City Council
Regular MeetingWaltham, MA · June 9, 2025
Minutes
Waltham City Council
Minutes of the Meeting of
June 9, 2025
President McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Vivian Ainomugisha of the Waltham Times was recognized as recording the meeting.
Present: Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan,
McMenimen, Stanley, Vidal and President McLaughlin.
Absent: Brasco, Dunn.
City Clerk Vizard recited the Council Prayer followed by President McLaughlin leading all
present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Councillor Durkee asked for a moment of silence for all the
military that have served past and present.
First Public Hearing: Special Permit application at 51 Hall Street for Hall Street Partners LLC
(Recessed 6/9/25)
Clerk Vizard read the public hearing notice. Attorney Joseph Connors, 404 Main Street,
Waltham representing the petitioner, spoke in favor of the petition. With no one else in favor, no
one in opposition and no one in a neutral position of the petition President McLaughlin closed
that part of the public hearing and opened the hearing up to questions from Councillors. With no
further questions President McLaughlin recessed the public hearing until a date certain of June
23, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Second Public Hearing: Grant of Location at Cutter Street and Newton for NationalGrid
Clerk Vizard read the public hearing notice. Mary Mulroney, 201 Rivermore Street, West
Roxbury, MA and Steve DiLorenzo, 160 Newton Street, Waltham, MA both representing the
petitioner, spoke in favor of the petition. Katherine Pinney, 41 Bolton Street, Unit 1 Waltham,
MA spoke in a neutral position of the petition. With no one in favor, no one in opposition and no
one else in a neutral position of the petition President McLaughlin closed that part of the public
hearing and opened the hearing up to questions from Councillors. Councillors Logan, Vidal and
LeBlanc asked questions. Ms. Mulroney and Mr. DiLorenzo provided answers. With no further
questions President McLaughlin referred the matter to the Licenses and Franchises Committee.
Councillor Vidal announced the meeting would be held Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Hoover Room.
Third Public Hearing: Grant of Location at Day Street and Newton Street for NationalGrid
Clerk Vizard read the public hearing notice. Mary Mulroney, 201 Rivermore Street, West
Roxbury, MA and Steve DiLorenzo, 160 Newton Street, Waltham, MA both representing the
petitioner, spoke in favor of the petition. With no one in favor, no one in opposition and no one
in a neutral position of the petition President McLaughlin closed that part of the public hearing
and opened the hearing up to questions from Councillors. Councillors Logan, LeBlanc, Harris,
Katz, LaFauci and McMenimen asked questions. Ms. Mulroney and Mr. DiLorenzo provided
answers. With no further questions President McLaughlin referred the matter to the Licenses
and Franchises Committee. Councillor Vidal announced the meeting would be held Monday,
June 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hoover Room.
Fourth Public Hearing: Second Hand Dealers License at 139 Moody Street for L&V
Collections Jewelry LLC
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Clerk Vizard read the public hearing notice. Levon Terzian, 6 Howe Street Watertown, MA and
Varden Aghajanvan, 11 Elton Avenue, Watertown, MA the petitioner, spoke in favor of the
petition. With no one else in favor, no one in opposition and no one in a neutral position of the
petition President McLaughlin closed that part of the public hearing and opened the hearing up to
questions from Councillors. Councillors Logan and Vidal spoke and asked questions with Mr.
Terzian and Mr. Aghajanvan provided answers. President McLaughlin referred the matter to the
Licenses and Franchises Committee. Councillor Vidal announced the meeting would be held
Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hoover Room.
Communications from the Mayor
1. The Mayor respectfully requested a transfer in the amount of $35,000 to fund the increase
in utility costs for the traffic lights and street lights. Referred to the Finance Committee.
2. The Mayor respectfully requested the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $29,460 from
the Department of Mental Health for the Jail Diversion Grant FY2025. Referred to the
Finance Committee.
3. The Mayor respectfully requested an appropriation in the total amount of $170,000 to pay
overtime expenses and general expenses (medical) for the Fire Department for the
remainder of the fiscal year. Referred to the Finance Committee.
4. The Mayor respectfully requested a transfer in the amount of $20,000 to fund the expected
deficit in the Pre-Employment Services account for FY2025. Referred to the Finance
Committee.
5. The Mayor respectfully requested a transfer in the amount of $3,700 to fund the cost of the
promotional exam for Dispatch Supervisors. Referred to the Finance Committee.
6. The Mayor respectfully requested an appropriation in the amount of $250,000 to fund the
expected deficit in the Worker’s Compensation account for FY2025. Referred to the
Finance Committee.
7. The Mayor respectfully requested acceptance of photos of Nutting on the Charles donated
by Karen O’Brien for the City Hall Museum Room. Referred to the Finance Committee.
8. The Mayor respectfully requested acceptance of a draft ordinance for Floodplains and
Floodways. Councillor Harris moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without
Committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote. Councillor Harris made a
request to Clerk Vizard schedule a joint hearing with the Board of Survey and Planning.
The motion was approved by a voice vote. Councillor Harris moved to table the matter.
The motion was approved by a voice vote and the draft ordinance for Floodplains and
Floodways was tabled on the Council Floor.
9. The Mayor respectfully requested a transfer in the amount of $110,700 to provide
additional funding for the overnight patrol and security camera monitoring at the property
located at 200 Trapelo Road. Referred to the Finance Committee.
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10. The Mayor respectfully requested funding in the total amount of $394,200 for the
retaining wall project at the property located at 48 Chestnut Street. Referred to the Finance
Committee.
11. The Mayor respectfully requested acceptance a confidential communication regarding 66
Brewster Road. Councillor Hanley made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to
table this matter until the end of the meeting.
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
• Waltham at Bunker Hill Resolution
Clerk Vizard read the Resolution. Councillor Durkee spoke on the Resolution. Councillor
Durkee moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference. The
motion was approved by a voice vote. Councillor Durkee moved approval. The motion was
adopted by a voice vote and the Waltham at Bunker Hill Resolution was approved.
• 250th Anniversary of the United States Army June 14, 1775 Resolution
Clerk Vizard read the Resolution. Councillors Durkee and McMenimen spoke on the
Resolution. Councillor Durkee moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without
committee reference. The motion was approved by a voice vote. Councillor Durkee moved
approval. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the Waltham at Bunker Hill
Resolution was approved.
• Fast Food Establishment Resolution
Clerk Vizard read the Resolution. Councillors Logan, Harris and LaFauci spoke on the
Resolution. Referred to the Ordinances and Rules Committee.
• Solar Compactable Trash Cans for Waltham’s Public Parks and City Land Resolution
Clerk Vizard read the Resolution. Councillors Harris and Logan spoke on the Resolution.
Referred to the Economic and Community Development Committee.
Committee Reports
Committee of the Whole
1. The Committee of the Whole recommended the Resolution for Waltham Pride Day 2025
be approved. Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of
the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
Ordinances and Rules
1. The Ordinances and Rules Committee recommended the Extension of Time for Order #
36287 for King First West Owner, LLC at 55 First Avenue be approved. Councillor Logan
spoke on the matter. Clerk Vizard read the Order. Councillor Harris moved that the action
of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required.
In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci,
LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal.
Opposed: None.
Absent: Brasco, Dunn.
Presiding: McLaughlin.
Approved 12-0-2-1.
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2. The Ordinances and Rules Committee recommended the Zoning Amendment for
marijuana retail hours and days and to allow ownership to be transferrable be approved for
a second reading. Councillor Harris moved that the action of the Committee be the action
of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote. Councillor Harris moved to
suspend Rule 45 to have a third and final reading. The motion was approved by a voice
vote. Councillor Harris moved for approval of the matter. Roll call required.
In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci,
LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal.
Opposed: None.
Absent: Brasco, Dunn.
Presiding: McLaughlin.
Approved 12-0-2-1.
Finance
1. The Finance Committee recommended an appropriation for $181,500 to relocate the
Waltham Schools Facilities Department from 258 Trapelo Road to 617 Lexington Street
be approved. Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of
the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
2. The Finance Committee recommended an appropriation for $812,688 to fund numerous
department requests for minor capital items for 2025 be approved. Councillor LaFauci
moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was
adopted by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
3. The Finance Committee recommended the Trust Agreement for the Joseph and Harriet N.
Kingsbury Temperance Scholarship Trust be approved. Councillor LaFauci moved that
the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a
voice vote and the matter was approved.
Licenses and Franchises
1. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommends the Class Two License for Global
Lease Group Co. at 260 Bear Hill Road be approved. Councillor Vidal moved that the
action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice
vote and the matter was approved.
2. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommends the approval of the Mayor’s
recommendation that a plaque be erected at the entrance of the area where the former
Activity Center was located at 200 Trapelo for Jerry LeBlanc, the founding member of the
Waltham Disability Services Commission be approved. Councillor Vidal moved that the
action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice
vote and the matter was approved.
3. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommended that Grant of Location at Moody Street and
Carter Street for Eversource be approved as amended. Councillor Vidal moved that the action of
the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the
matter was approved.
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Long Term Debt and Capital Planning
1. Community Preservation Committee requested for funds in the amount of $2,842,612.00 to
be allocated from the CPA Housing account ($482,851.50) and CPA Undesignated account
($2,359,760.50) for the renovation of existing structure and construction of an addition at
15 Fiske Avenue. (The Long Term Debt & Capital Planning Committee is meeting June 9,
2025 prior to the City Council Meeting.)
Councillor McMenimen rose and spoke about the Long Term Dept and Capital Planning
meeting held earlier that evening. Councillor McMenimen moved that the action of the
Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required.
In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci,
LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen and Vidal.
Opposed: None.
Absent: Brasco, Dunn, Stanley.
Presiding: McLaughlin.
Approved 11-0-3-1.
Tabled Items
• 995 Main Street
• Kevin M. Ritcey Award for Outstanding Public Service Resolution – Jack Cox
• City Ordinance for Building Inspections Department (1st reading 5/27/25)
Councillor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the matter off
the table. Councillor Harris moved for a second reading. The motion was approved by a
voice vote. Councilor Harris made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to table the
matter.
Councillor Hanley made a motion that was approved by a voice vote to take the Mayor’s
communication regarding 66 Brewster Road off the table. Councilor’s Harris and Durkee
escorted the Mayor into the Chamber. Councillor Hanley made a motion to go into Executive
session regarding 66 Brewster Road. Roll Call required.
In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci,
LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen and Vidal.
Opposed: None.
Absent: Brasco, Dunn, Stanley.
Presiding: McLaughlin.
The special permit was approved 11-0-3-1.
City Council went into Executive Session at 9:05 p.m. and will reconvene in public session only
to adjourn the meeting.
City Council reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
Councillor Hanley made a motion to table the Mayor’s Communication regarding 66 Brewster
Road. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled on the Council floor.
With no further matters Councillor Hanley made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved
by a voice vote. President McLaughlin declared the meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Cathy Magliarditi, Executive Assistant to the City Clerk, June 16, 2025
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Agenda
City Council Docket
June 9, 2025
The Waltham City Council will meet in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 610 Main Street,
Waltham, MA on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. The following matters and others may be
considered.
Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting of May 27, 2025
Public Hearing
Special Permit (Recessed 5/27/25)
Hall Street Partners LLC, 275 Lexington Street, Waltham, Massachusetts 02452, as Petitioner,
hereby petitions the City Council for a modification and/or amendment to the special permit issued
in Order # 35982 for an increase in floor area ratio (FAR) to 1.22 with additional units per acre
pursuant to §3.5, § 3.51 and § 3.552 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Waltham. The
modification is sought to amend so much of the approved site plans approved in the special permit.
The modification shall allow for minor site changes to the approved plans affecting 637.42 square
feet of land.
The locus is known and numbered as 51 Hall Street, aka 61 Hall Street and is shown in the
“Atlas, City of Waltham, Massachusetts 1988”, as Map 69 Block 18 Lot 4.
The property is situated in a Residence C Zoning District.
The Legal Owner of the locus is Hall Street Partners LLC, 275 Lexington Street, Waltham,
Massachusetts 02452.
Public Hearing
Grant of Location
The Nationalgrid hereby respectfully requests your consent to the locations of mains as hereinafter
described for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the following public streets,
lanes, highways and places of the City of Waltham and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes
and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said
mains and accomplish the objects of said Company; and the digging up and opening the ground to
lay or place same:
Due to Water work by the City of Waltham, National Grid recommends the replacement of:
Approximately 685 feet of 4-inch Cast Iron (1915) and 5 feet of 4-inch Plastic (2003) main in
Bolton St from Newton St intersection to end of Bolton St with 690 feet of 6-inch Plastic
Approximately 195 feet of 4-inch Cast Iron (1917) and 45 feet of 4-inch Plastic (2005) main in
Day St from Bolton St to Clinton St with 240 feet of 6-inch Plastic
Approximately 556 feet of 4-inch Cast Iron (1917), 10 feet of 4-inch Plastic (2017), and 110 feet
of 4-inch Plastic (unknown install year) main in Clinton St from Newton St intersection to end of
main at #20B Day St with 676 feet of 6-inch Plastic.
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Public Hearing
Grant of Location
The Nationalgrid hereby respectfully requests your consent to the locations of mains as hereinafter
described for the transmission and distribution of gas in and under the following public streets,
lanes, highways and places of the City of Waltham and of the pipes, valves, governors, manholes
and other structures, fixtures and appurtenances designed or intended to protect or operate said
mains and accomplish the objects of said Company; and the digging up and opening the ground to
lay or place same:
Due to water work proposed by the City of Waltham, National Grid recommends the replacement
of approximately 788 feet of 4-inch Cast Iron (1913), 10 feet of 4- Plastic (2005), and 5 feet of 4-
inch Plastic (2016) gas main in Cutter St from the intersection of Newton St and Cutter St to Cedar
St with 803 feet of 6-inch Plastic.
Public Hearing
Secondhand Dealers License
Levon Terzian, 6 Howe Street, Watertown, MA 02472 and Varden Aghajanyan, 11 Elton Ave,
Watertown, MA 02472, owners of L&V Collections Jewelry LLC located at 139 Moody Street Unit
1, Waltham, MA 02453 petition the City Council for a Secondhand Dealers License to sell all types
of jewelry at this location.
Communications from the Mayor
1. The Mayor respectfully requests a transfer in the amount of $35,000 to fund the increase in
utility costs for the traffic lights and street lights.
2. The Mayor respectfully requests the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $29,460 from
the Department of Mental Health for the Jail Diversion Grant FY2025.
3. The Mayor respectfully requests an appropriation in the total amount of $170,000 to pay
overtime expenses and general expenses (medical) for the Fire Department for the
remainder of the fiscal year.
4. The Mayor respectfully requests a transfer in the amount of $20,000 to fund the expected
deficit in the Pre-Employment Services account for FY2025.
5. The Mayor respectfully requests a transfer in the amount of $3,700 to fund the cost of the
promotional exam for Dispatch Supervisors.
6. The Mayor respectfully requests an appropriation in the amount of $250,000 to fund the
expected deficit in the Worker’s Compensation account for FY2025.
7. The Mayor respectfully requests acceptance of photos of Nutting on the Charles donated by
Karen O’Brien for the City Hall Museum Room.
8. The Mayor respectfully requests acceptance of a draft ordinance for Floodplains and
Floodways.
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9. The Mayor respectfully requests a transfer in the amount of $110,700 to provide additional
funding for the overnight patrol and security camera monitoring at the property located at
200 Trapelo Road.
10. The Mayor respectfully requests funding in the total amount of $394,200 for the retaining
wall project at the property located at 48 Chestnut Street.
11. The Mayor respectfully requests acceptance a confidential communication regarding 66
Brewster Road.
Applications and Licenses
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
Committee Reports
Committee of the Whole
1. The Committee of the Whole recommends the Resolution for Waltham Pride Day 2025 be
approved.
Ordinances and Rules
1. The Ordinances and Rules Committee recommends the Extension of Time for Order # 36287
for King First West Owner, LLC at 55 First Avenue be approved.
2. The Ordinances and Rules Committee recommends the Zoning Amendment for marijuana
retail hours and days and to allow ownership to be transferrable be approved for a second
reading.
Finance
1. The Finance Committee recommends an appropriation for $181,500 to relocate the Waltham
Schools Facilities Department from 258 Trapelo Road to 617 Lexington Street be approved.
2. The Finance Committee recommends an appropriation for $812,688 to fund numerous
department requests for minor capital items for 2025 be approved.
3. The Finance Committee recommends the Trust Agreement for the Joseph and Harriet N.
Kingsbury Temperance Scholarship Trust be approved.
Licenses and Franchises
1. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommends the Class Two License for Global
Lease Group Co. at 260 Bear Hill Road be approved.
2. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommends the approval of the Mayor’s
recommendation that a plaque be erected at the entrance of the area where the former
Activity Center was located at 200 Trapelo for Jerry LeBlanc, the founding member of the
Waltham Disability Services Commission.
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City Council Docket
June 9, 2025
Long Term Debt and Capital Planning
1. Community Preservation Committee request for funds in the amount of $2,842,612.00 to be
allocated from the CPA Housing account ($482,851.50) and CPA Undesignated account
($2,359,760.50) for the renovation of existing structure and construction of an addition at 15
Fiske Avenue. (The Long Term Debt & Capital Planning Committee is meeting June 9, 2025 prior to
the City Council Meeting.)
Unfinished Business & Other Business
Tabled Items
• 995 Main Street
• Kevin M. Ritcey Award for Outstanding Public Service Resolution – Jack Cox
• City Ordinance for Building Inspections Department (1st reading 5/27/25)
Rule 58
Recessed Public Hearings
• SP application at 1265 Main Street to a date certain of 5/27/25 at 7:30 p.m. (5/27/24)
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