Waltham Parks Board approves 93-person summer seasonal staffing. Director Kim Hebert reported that the department received over 117 applications from March 2 through April 27, with 93 candidates recommended for positions or alternate standing. Seasonal positions include programming staff for Summer
Waltham Ordinances & Rules Committee approves Handicap Resolution, advances regulatory work. The committee voted by voice to approve the Handicap Resolution and the Best Practices for Intensity of Uses Resolution, and filed the Solar Energy Resolution. Multiple items including the 220 Moody Street
Licenses & Franchises Committee approves renewals for three secondhand dealers and a restaurant permit. Chair Vidal and Councillors Brasco, Katz, Logan, and Tzioumis unanimously endorsed secondhand dealers licenses for Milano Gold at 487 Moody Street, Reclaim/ReChic at 709 Main Street, and L&V
Economic and Community Development Committee tables two resolutions following presentations on public health. The committee heard from City Engineer Robert Winn and Director of Public Health Michelle Feeley on a city-wide strategy to address rodent activity, approving Councillor Harris's request
City Council approves $79.05 million library renovation project cost estimate. The council voted 13-0 to approve the maximum estimated project costs, with Councillors Hanley and King absent. Simultaneously, the Finance Committee secured two transfers: $44,950 for paving the parking lot at 92 Felton
The Waltham Conservation Commission continued a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a redevelopment at 455 Totten Pond Road proposed by applicant 455 DIV TPR LLC. Wetland scientist Dr. Lars Carlson, presenting for the applicant, described work within the previously disturbed buffer zone with a
Waltham's Licenses & Franchises Committee approved 10 business renewals without opposition. The committee voted unanimously on three secondhand dealers license renewals at 88 Maple Street for La Boutiqua, 100 River Street for Four Jwaze LLC, and 1250 Main Street for Clean Out Your House Inc, and