Waltham City Council approves $35,000 fire safety grant while advancing $10.5 million police station design loan. At its April 13 meeting with all 15 councillors present, the council unanimously approved acceptance of the $35,000 Executive Office of Public Safety and Security grant for Waltham Fire
WALTHAM -- April 13, 2026, Waltham City Council gave first-reading approval to a $10,536,466 loan for police station design at 155 Lexington Street and cleared $55,000 for a zoning update consultant
WALTHAM -- April 13, 2026, Waltham City Council opened public hearings on three zoning changes, including a major affordable housing overhaul, at its April 13 meeting. Ward 8 Councillor Cathyann Harris presented a Metropolitan Area
Waltham Conservation Commission issues Negative 2 determination for Atrius Health emergency generator project. Environmental Scientist Taylor Donovan presented plans for installing an emergency generator, associated conduit, and dumpster at 1601 Trapelo Road within a previously developed buffer
Parks-Recreation Board approves FY 2027 budget with new positions and expanded operations. Director Kim Hebert's proposal includes an Assistant Superintendent for Park Rangers, four additional facility maintenance positions at 200 Trapelo Road, and a full-time Administrative Assistant, along with
The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two residential variances at its April 7 meeting. Case 2026-07 grants Alan Wilhelm and Alexandra Clee relief to construct a basement addition beneath an existing rear deck at 34 Edwin Road, increasing lot coverage to 27.4 percent.
Licenses and Franchises Committee approved an Eversource underground service grant at 195 Bear Hill Road. The committee voted to approve the grant of location to support an Extra Space expansion project, with underground service running along the sidewalk only. Councillor Brasco moved approval of
Ordinances & Rules Committee approves three one-year special permit extensions. President Logan and the full committee voted unanimously by voice vote to grant extensions for permits at 1432 Main Street, 850-940 Winter Street, and 460 Totte Pond Road, allowing petitioners time to pull building
Waltham Licenses & Franchises Committee approves Eversource utility grant and secondhand dealer renewal. The committee unanimously approved a grant of location for Eversource at 195 Bear Hill Road for underground service supporting an Extra Space expansion, with sidewalk work only; Councillor
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
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