The Long Term Debt Committee approved $4.07 million in Community Preservation Act funding on June 1, supporting community facilities and affordable housing.
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
Ordinances Committee recesses MICOL special permit hearing to August 3. The committee took the MICOL LLC special permit application at 220 Moody Street off the table and then tabled it again while the Law Department awaits the mayor's response on an easement and input on parking from the June
Waltham Licenses and Franchises Committee approves National Grid location with conditions on Main Street. The committee unanimously backed the Grant of Location contingent on conditions that accommodate the August deadline for the company's Felton Street project and potential conflicts with MWRA
Public Works Committee tables street opening and private-way petitions. The board, chaired by Councillor Dunn with Councillors Katz, King, LaFauci, and Tzioumis present, deferred action on all pending street opening and private-to-public conversion matters pending a briefing from Assistant
Waltham City Council accepts Mayor McCarthy's FY2027 spending plans totaling nearly 399 million dollars. The Council referred the 269 million 820 thousand 972 dollar Municipal Budget and 129 million 101 thousand 849 dollar School Budget to the Finance Committee, along with a 569 thousand 973 dollar
City Council approves $8.64 million loan for 600 Main Street acquisition. The unanimous roll call vote (14-0-1-1) advances the loan to second and final reading. In related municipal business, the Council accepted a $289,982 MassDOT construction grant and approved farm license agreements for Waltham
Waltham Traffic Commission approves comprehensive Lowell Street safety improvements and parking changes. The commission voted unanimously to implement a multi-intersection plan for Lowell Street, including rumble strips, curb extensions, all-way stops, pavement markings, and a citywide
Waltham Conservation Commission approves Beaver Brook Reservation invasive species zone expansion. The five-member panel unanimously backed a request by the Department of Conservation and Resources to expand Management Zone 5 within DEP file number 316-0777, clearing the way for volunteers from the
Waltham's Zoning Board of Appeals approved a residential variance and a food pantry appeal on May 19, voting unanimously on both decisions.
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