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Government · City Council

Council approves $269.8 million budget with $3.7 million school boost

Waltham City Council approves $269.8 million fiscal 2027 budget. The council approved a $269,820,972 municipal budget and a $132,847,897 school budget, an increase of $3,746,048 from the mayor's initial recommendation. Councillor Harris requested the superintendent deliver detailed performance

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Conservation Commission approves riverfront home and permits

Conservation Commission approves riverfront home and permits. The Waltham Conservation Commission issued Orders of Conditions and Certificates of Compliance for multiple environmental projects at its June 18 meeting. Chair Bill Doyle's board approved a new single-family home at 339 Bacon Street in

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Government · Finance Committee

Finance Committee approves utilities funding and police grants

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

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