Waltham Finance Committee approved more than $8.2 million in major capital and compensation spending. Unanimously approved was a $3.717 million financing transaction for water, sewer, and street infrastructure improvements across seven streets including Bolton, Caughey, Clinton, Cutter, Day,
The Finance Committee approved three state grants for police 911 operations totaling $419,953.52. All five members present: Chairman Katz, Vice President LeBlanc, and Councillors Durkee, King, and LaFauci. The committee also approved a $125,000 transfer from unreserved fund balance to cover
Waltham Finance Committee approved collective bargaining funding of $151,420 and accepted a federal sidewalk grant of $289,982. The committee voted $22,000 for the Mechanics' Union and $129,420 for the Manager's Union three-year agreements, with City Auditor Paul Centofanti noting excess CPW
Finance Committee approves $64,950 in paired budget transfers for facilities. The committee adopted two transfers: $44,950 from Building Full-Time Wages to fund paving at the 92 Felton Street property, and $20,000 from Housing Salaries to cover increased maintenance costs at Hardy Residences,
Finance Committee approves $85,339.91 in appropriations and emergency funding. The panel, led by Chairman Councillor Katz, accepted a $3,500 FY2024-FY2026 MA Telecommunicator Emergency Response Task Force grant for the Police Department and approved a $50,000 supplement to the Police Department's
Finance Committee approves $174,541 for school special education out-of-district tuition shortfall. School Superintendent Dr. Marisa Mendonsa and Assistant Superintendent Chad Mazza testified that the deficit stems from encumbered costs not reflected in the mid-year budget review, with the FY2027
Finance Committee approves $564,581 for school contract contingency in mid-year funding push. Chair Councillor Katz led the vote backing the appropriation for the first year of a three-year Waltham Educators Association agreement, with Superintendent Marisa Mendonsa explaining financial terms and
Waltham Finance Committee approves $2.5M snow removal appropriation after 14 events and 41.7 inches. The appropriation, drawn from unreserved fund balance, allocates $650,000 for overtime and $1.85 million for general snow expenses, with approximately $1.1 million already spent on salt as of
Waltham Finance Committee approves $7.5 million in state grants for Green Street Connector project. The committee accepted a $6 million MassWorks Program grant and a $1.5 million HousingWorks Infrastructure Program grant on voice votes, with the Mayor noting the City expects to receive matching
Finance Committee names Katz 2026 chair; absent nominee defeated LaFauci in three-to-one vote. Councillor Durkee, King, and Vice President LeBlanc voted for Katz; LaFauci alone supported himself. With Katz absent, the committee installed LaFauci as chair pro-tem after Vice President LeBlanc
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