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City Council approves $6 million state growth grant

Waltham City Council unanimously approves $6 million MassWorks Program grant and $1.5 million HousingWorks grant with all 15 members present. Council votes 15-0 on capital approvals including $5.1 million for Koutoujian Playground and Woerd Avenue Environmental Mitigation Project and $771,600 for

Conservation Commission issues positive order for Beaver Brook stone wall project

Waltham Conservation Commission unanimously approves two environmental projects. The board issued a positive order of conditions for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's stone wall construction and walkway repaving at Beaver Brook Reservation on Waverley Oaks Road,

Waltham Board of Health denies two Body Works therapist permits pending certification

Waltham Board of Health denies two Body Works therapist permits pending certification. The board unanimously rejected applications from Bo Wu and Renying Yi, deferring both until February for complete certifications. Director Michelle M. Feeley reported fourteen establishments have not renewed 2026

Waltham Ordinances & Rules elects Harris as 2026 chair

Waltham Ordinances & Rules Committee unanimously elected Councillor Harris as Chair for 2026, with all five members present voting for her. The committee tabled two special permit applications and three MIRROD zoning amendments after President Logan moved to authorize a consultant to conduct

Long Term Debt Committee approves two loan authorizations totaling $5.87 million.

Long Term Debt Committee unanimously approves two loan authorizations totaling $5.87 million. Councillor Durkee was elected Chair for 2026. The committee approved $771,600 for design and architectural services to relocate the Department of Public Works to 200 Trapelo Road, with Capital Planning and