Government · Licenses & Franchises Committee
Licenses Committee approves dual street namings and license renewals
Waltham Licenses Committee unanimously approves two street namings and multiple business licenses.
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Government · Economic & Community Development
Waltham Committee Approves Mental Health Awareness Resolution
Waltham Economic Development Committee approves Mental Health Awareness Resolution. The committee heard from 22 Mohawks Corp. Founder and CEO Dave Campisano and Co-Founder and COO Stacy Ann on upstream suicide prevention initiatives for veterans and first responders, including Pups for Vets and
Government · Historical Commission
Waltham Historical Commission designates Main Street corner building as historically significant
Waltham Historical Commission unanimously designates Main Street corner building as historically significant. The commission voted to support its planned renovation for mixed-use residential and commercial use; the Second Empire building at 719-723 Main Street was designed by architect H.W.
Government · City Council
City Council approves $3.9 million in CPA spending for housing and schools
Waltham approves $3.9M in CPA spending for housing and schools. The City Council allocated $1.75 million to acquire two Mt Walley Road properties for veterans' affordable housing, $1.13 million for an inclusive playground at Northeast Elementary, and $1 million to create a women's shelter. The
Government · Disability Services Commission
Commission tackles downtown grating and accessibility
Waltham Disability Services Commission addresses downtown accessibility and grating hazards in new review. Chairperson Mark Johnson convened the meeting with six members present. Members Robert Marcou and JT Graceffa reported that newly installed downtown grating can shift and heave in winter
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves prospectus sign-off and continues riverfront project hearing.
The Waltham Conservation Commission authorized prospectus sign-off and continued a riverfront hearing to June 18. Chair Bill Doyle and Vice Chair Lisa Limonciello were authorized to sign off on 719-23 Main Street, a project outside the Commission's jurisdiction. At a public hearing on 32 Riverview
Government · Parks Recreation Board
Parks Board approves Robinshaw for Recreation Supervisor/Inclusion
Waltham Parks-Recreation Board unanimously approves Robinshaw for the new Recreation Supervisor/Inclusion role. Director Kim Hebert recommended Robinshaw for the position, citing her year of service, demonstrated initiative in programming, and prior experience addressing intellectual and
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
Board approves comprehensive permit for residential development with conditions
Zoning board approved comprehensive permit for residential development 4-1. Chair John Sergi, Vice Chair Mark A. Hickernell, Clerk Matthew Deveaux, and Board Member Stephen Taranto voted yes; Glenna Gelineau voted no on Comprehensive Permit Case 2025-23.
Government · City Council
City Council Refers FY2027 Budgets to Finance Committee
The Waltham City Council received the FY2027 budgets and referred them to committee. The Council referred the FY2027 Municipal Budget of $269,820,972 and FY2027 School Budget of $129,101,849 to the Finance Committee on June 1.
Government · Long Term Debt Committee
Committee approves $4.07 million in Community Preservation Act allocations
The Long Term Debt Committee approved $4.07 million in Community Preservation Act funding on June 1, supporting community facilities and affordable housing.
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