Waltham Public Works Committee tabled McDevitt resolution, reviewed private road projects. The Public Works and Public Safety Committee, chaired by Chairwoman Dunn, voted by voice to take all 17-80s and private-to-public way projects collectively off the table for discussion, with Assistant
Waltham Ordinances Committee votes to forward compensation amendments while tabling three development applications. The Ordinances and Rules Committee voted to send four compensation amendments and a Department of Public Works ordinance amendment to the full city council for first reading. The
Waltham Licenses Committee approves secondhand dealer license. Roadshow Concepts won approval on June 22 with an amendment by Councillor Logan setting the license to expire on September 28, 2026, requiring reapplication for renewal. Councillor Tzioumis questioned the applicant's liability
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
The Traffic Commission approved the Green Street extension design and EV charging fees. The commission voted to approve design plans for the Green Street Extension, including new traffic signals at Route 20 and revised signals on Main Street, plus rectangular rapid flashing beacons at I-95 ramp
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
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
Waltham Public Works Committee approves Big Belly Trash Container for railroad depot. The committee unanimously approved Councillor LaFauci's motion to request that DPW Director Chiasson identify suitable city locations for the installation, followed by approval of the full Resolution. The
Waltham Ordinances Committee advances three RCI zoning amendments. The committee approved ordinance language for the RCI 1, 2, and 3 overlay district zoning amendments and voted to forward the zoning amendment map to the full city council on voice votes. Attorney Laughman stated the amendments will