Waltham Historical Commission clears dual residential developments. The Historical Commission unanimously approved phase four development at the Waltham Watch Factory at 241 Crescent Street, allowing 140 new residential units in a parking deck replacement, finding the site historically significant
The Waltham City Council approved a $5.1 million loan authorization for the Koutoujian Playground and Woerd Avenue Environmental Mitigation Project on a 14-0 rollcall vote, ending a tabled item from January 26. The Finance Committee brought six separate appropriations and transfers to approval,
Waltham City Council authorized a $5.1 million loan for Kutuzian Playground renovation and approved $564,581 for a new teachers contract at its March 9 meeting.
Waltham Parks-Recreation Board re-elects leadership and approves annual schedule. Jerry Walker was unanimously elected Chairperson and John Graceffa as Vice Chairperson at the March 4 meeting. Assistant Director Ed Kelley II reported all budget accounts in good standing despite ongoing capital
Canoe rental company wins dock permit; auto dealer renewal stalled over snow removal. The Licenses & Franchises Committee approved a temporary Section 10A Dock Permit for Charles River Canoe & Kayak at Cronin's Landing. In a separate matter, the committee tabled a Class 2 renewal for JJJ Auto
Waltham Ordinances & Rules Committee advances pet grooming ordinance to public hearing stage. The five-member committee voted unanimously to adopt the Pet Grooming Ordinance Amendment language and directed the Law Department to draft advertising language and the Clerk to schedule a joint public
Waltham's Licenses & Franchises Committee approved a temporary dock permit and tabled an auto dealer license. President Logan moved approval of the Section 10A Temporary Dock Permit for Charles River Canoe & Kayak at Cronin's Landing by voice vote. The committee tabled the Class 2 Renewal for JJJ
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
The Waltham City Council Committee of the Whole approved the prior meeting's minutes and scheduled IT director testimony on website accessibility. Vice-President LeBlanc called the meeting to order with 14 members present; Councillor LaCava was absent. Councillor Katz moved to request the IT
Conservation Commission reorganizes leadership ahead of spring project reviews. The board unanimously elected Bill Doyle as chair, Lisa Limonciello as vice-chair, and Gerard Dufromont as clerk for 2026-27, filling the vacancy created by outgoing Chair Alexander Sbordone's departure. Frank
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