City Council
Regular MeetingWaltham, MA · October 14, 2025
Minutes
Waltham City Council
Minutes of the Meeting of
October 14, 2025
President McLaughlin called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Artie Kronenfeld of the Waltham Times was recognized as recording the meeting.
Present: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LeBlanc,
Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, Vidal and President McLaughlin.
Absent: LaFauci.
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.
Councillor LaCava moved approval of the regular City Council meeting minutes of 9/22/2025.
The motion was adopted by a voice vote and the minutes were approved.
City Clerk Vizard read Rule 86.
First Public Hearing: Grant of Location at Felton and Adjacent Streets for Nationalgrid
Councillor Logan moved to wave the reading of the public notice. The motion as approved by a
voice vote. Mary Mulroney, 201 Rivermore Street, West Roxbury representing the petitioner
spoke on the matter. Waltham resident Maria Santiago, 126 Charles Street spoke in a neutral
matter 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, LaCava, Katz and LeBlanc
spoke on the matter with Ms. Mulroney providing answers. Councillor Logan made a request
that was approved by a voice vote to have the Public Works Director further review the request
for a Grant of Location from National Grid for Felton Street and adjoining streets, to determine if
the work at the intersection of Felton Street and Brown's Avenue will encroach on the recently
paved road, thereby requiring a 17-25 permit from the City Council. It is further requested that
the Public Works Director provide his response to the Committee in time of their next meeting
on Monday, October 20, 2025. Councillor Logan made a second request that was approved by a
voice vote to have the hat the City Solicitor attend the next meeting of the License and
Franchises Committee on Monday, October 20, 2025, to discuss the City Council’s authority to
issue grants of location to utilities for work that is partially on a private way. With no further
questions President McLaughlin referred the matter to the Licenses and Franchises Committee.
Second Public Hearing: Grant of Location at 25 Tavern Road for Ferdinand and Marie Michel
Clerk Vizard read the public hearing notice. Attorney Brett Francis, 10 Hammer Street,
Waltham, MA, 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 to the petition President McLaughlin
closed that part of the public hearing and opened the hearing up to questions from Councillors.
Councillor Katz spoke on the matter. With no further questions President McLaughlin referred
the matter to the Licenses and Franchises Committee.
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Third Public Hearing: Grant of Location at Hall and Taylor Streets for Nationalgrid.
Clerk Vizard read the public hearing notice. Mary Mulroney, 201 Rivermore Street, West
Roxbury, representing the petitioner spoke on the matter. 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
Durkee and Logan asked questions. Ms. Mulroney provided answers. With no further questions
President McLaughlin closed the public hearing and referred the matter to the Licenses and
Franchises Committee.
Communications from the Mayor
1. The Mayor respectfully requested that the Council designate an area of Lowell Street for
pedestrians and bicycles. Councillor Harris rose and made a request that was approved by
a voice vote to have the Mayor provide a diagram of the concept design and street layout
of the proposal described in her communication to the Council for Committee. Referred to
the Committee of the Whole.
2. The Mayor respectfully requested funding in the amount of $74,500 for the continuation
of the Illicit Discharge & Detection Elimination (IDDE) program. Referred to the Finance
Committee.
3. The Mayor respectfully requested a transfer in the amount of $13,628 from the
Stabilization Fund for the calendar year 2025 membership dues for the 128 Business
Council Community. Referred to the Finance Committee.
4. The Mayor respectfully requested approval of the DCR Flood Station Easement 48-R Pine
Street. Referred to the Committee of the Whole.
5. The Mayor respectfully requested a transfer in the amount of $10,000 from the
Stabilization Fund for the Benevolent Fund for the Mayor’s Office. Referred to the
Finance Committee.
6. The Mayor respectfully requested the confirmation of the appointment of Luke Stanton,
Waltham, Massachusetts as First Assistant City Solicitor for a two-year term. Referred to
the Committee of the Whole.
Applications and Licenses
All Applications and Licenses referred to the Licenses and Franchises Committee.
1. Class 2 License Renewal – 1486 Main Street – European Auto Solutions, LLC.
2. Class 2 License Renewal – 44 Charles Street – P.P.A. Inc.
3. Class 2 License Renewal – 50 Thayer Rd. – Hull Corporation, Inc.
4. Class 2 License Renewal – 935R Main Street – Pilicy Auto & Yacht in – Xpilicy
5. Class 2 License Renewal – 50 River Street – Absolute Auto Sales
6. Extended Hours Renewal – 677 Moody Street – MK and Company, LLC.
7. Extended Hours Renewal – 12 Harvard Street – CVS Pharmacy #114
8. Extended Hours Renewal – 591 Moody Street – 7-Eleven #37504A
9. Extended Hours Renewal – 1335 Main Street – Waltham Fuel Inc.
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Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month Resolution
Clerk Vizard read the Resolution. Councillor Vidal spoke on the matter. Councillor Vidal
moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter with Committee reference. The motion was
approved by voice vote. Councillor Vidal moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was
approved by a voice vote and the Breast Cancer Awareness Month Resolution was approved.
• United States Navy 250th Anniversary October 13, 1775 Resolution
Clerk Vizard read the Resolution. Councillor Durkee spoke on the matter. Councillor Durkee
moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter with Committee reference. The motion was
approved by voice vote. Councillor Vidal moved approval of the Resolution. The motion was
approved by a voice vote and the United States Navy 250th Anniversary October 13, 1775
Resolution was approved.
• Confusion on Noise Ordinance Resolution
Clerk Vizard read the Resolution. Councillor Logan spoke on the matter. Councillor Logan
made a request that was approved by a voice vote to have the City Solicitor attend the next
meeting of the Ordinances and Rules Committee, on Monday October 20, 2025 to discuss the
recently adopted amendments to the Noise Ordinance. Referred to the Ordinances and Rule
committee.
Committee Reports
Long Term Debt and Capital Planning
1. The Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommended a loan authorization in the
amount of $6,356,860 for funding of the fourth (Amphitheater/Arts) and fifth (Athletic) (final)
areas of the 200 Trapelo Road Recreation Plan be approved for a first reading. Councillor
McMenimen recused herself. Councillor Durkee moved that the action of the Committee be the
action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved
for a first reading. Councillor Durkee moved to table the matter on the Council floor. The
motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled on the Council floor.
2. The Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommended the allocation of CPA
funds in the amount of $77,250 for Steeple Preservation and Restoration at First Parish in
Waltham Universalist-Unitarian Inc. be approved. Councillor Bradley-MacArthur recused
herself. Councillor McMenimen moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the
Council. Roll call requested.
In favor: Councillors Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LeBlanc, Logan,
McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal.
Opposed: None.
Absent: LaFauci.
Recused: Bradley-MacArthur.
Presiding: McLaughlin.
Approved 12-0-1-1-1.
3. The Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommended allocation of CPA
funds in the amount of $942,575 for Window Restoration and Masonry Repointing at St.
Mary’s Parish’s St. Joseph Building be approved. Councillor McMenimen moved that the
action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested.
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In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz,
LaCava, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal.
Opposed: None.
Absent: LaFauci.
Presiding: McLaughlin.
Approved 13-0-1-1.
Ordinances and Rules
1. The Ordinances and Rules Committee recommended the Zoning Amendment for Fast Food
Establishments be approved for a first reading. Councillor Harris moved that the action of
the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and
the matter was approved for a first reading. Councillor Harris moved to table the matter.
The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was tabled.
Finance
1. The Finance Committee recommended a transfer in the amount of $2,901 between Auditor
– Copy Machine account and Auditor – Office Equipment/Furniture be approved.
Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council.
The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
2. The Finance Committee recommended a transfer in the amount of $9,704 to purchase and
install a BigBelly Solar receptacle on Newton Street be approved. Councillor LaCava
moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was
approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
3. The Finance Committee recommended the transfer of traffic funds in the amount of $9,700
to purchase a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) to be installed on Farwell Street
be approved. Councillor LaCava moved that the action of the Committee be the action of
the Council. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
4. The Finance Committee recommended a transfer in the amount of $140,000 for the
Owner’s Project Management (OPM) services for the move of Public Works to the former
Fernald Property be approved. Councillor McMenimen recused herself. Councillor LaCava
moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was
approved by a voice vote and the matter was approved.
5. The Finance Committee recommended a transfer in the amount of $128,000 for structural
design services for the Common Street Garage be approved. Councillor LaCava moved that
the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by a
voice vote and the matter was approved.
Licenses and Franchises
1. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommended the Class 2 license at 215
Lexington Street for New England Transit Sales, Inc. be approved. Councillor Vidal moved
that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. The motion was approved by
a voice vote and the matter was approved.
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Unfinished Business & Other Business
Tabled Items
• 66 Brewster Road (Tabled 6/9/25)
Rule 58
• Mayors Communication regarding the Police Station Schematic Design
• Mayors Communication regarding the Library Renovation
• Mayor’s Confidential Communication regarding Safe Harbor response
Recessed Public Hearings
• Special Permit application at 305 Second Avenue for Middlesex Integrated Medicine, Inc.
(9/22/25)
With no further matters Councillor Harris made a motion to adjourn. The motion was approved
by a voice vote. President McLaughlin declared the meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by:
Cathy Magliarditi
Executive Assistant to the City Clerk
October 14, 2025
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Agenda
City Council Docket
October 14, 2025
The Waltham City Council will meet in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 610 Main Street,
Waltham, MA on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. The following matters and others may be
considered.
Approval of Minutes
Regular Meeting of September 22, 2025
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:
As part of the Cast Iron Replacement Program, Nationalgrid recommends the relay of:
Approximately 750 feet of 12- inch, Cast Iron (1925), approximately 1265 feet of 6- inch, Cast Iron (1914),
approximately 255 feet of 4 -inch, Cast Iron (1914), approximately 20 feet of 6- inch, Plastic (2005),
approximately 20 feet of 6- inch, Coated Steel (1957), approximately 20 feet of 6- inch, Coated Steel (1978),
and approximately 30 feet of 6- inch, Bare Steel (1943) with approximately 2050 feet of 12- inch, Plastic in
Felton St from Water St to Prospect St,
approximately 25 feet of 4- inch, Cast Iron (1914) with approximately 25 feet of 6- inch, Plastic in the
intersection of Water St and Felton St,
approximately 490 feet of 4- inch, Cast Iron (1914/1925) and approximately 10 feet of 4- inch, Coated Steel
(1981) with approximately 500 feet of 6- inch, Plastic in Fountain St from Felton St to Charles St,
approximately 350 feet of 6- inch, Cast Iron (1914), approximately 20 feet of 6- inch, Plastic (2020) and
approximately 25 feet of 6- inch, Coated Steel (1956) with approximately 395 feet of 6- inch, Plastic in
Williams St from Charles St to Felton St,
approximately 275 feet of 4- inch, Cast Iron (1911) and approximately 20 feet of 4- inch, Plastic (2020) with
approximately 295 feet of 6- inch, Plastic in Williams St from Felton St to end of main at #55 William St,
approximately 60 feet of 4- inch, Cast Iron (1900/1929) and approximately 10 feet of 4- inch, Plastic (2010)
with approximately 70 feet of 6- inch, Plastic in the intersection of Felton St and Harvard St,
approximately 15 feet of 6- inch, Cast Iron (1952) with approximately 15 feet of 6- inch, Plastic in the
intersection of Browns Av and Felton St,
approximately 195 feet of 6- inch, Cast Iron (1924), approximately 20 feet of 4- inch, Coated Steel (1955) and
approximately 105 feet of 3- inch, Cast Iron (1914) with approximately 320 feet of 6- inch, Plastic in Fern St
from Felton St to end of main at #22 Fern St, and
approximately 395 feet of 6- inch, Cast Iron (1918) with approximately 395 feet of 6- inch, Plastic in Sun St
from Fern St to #45 Sun St.
Public Hearing
Grant of Location
Ferdinand & Marie Michel, with a mailing address of 25 Tavern Road, Waltham, Massachusetts
(“Petitioners” and “Owners”), Owners of 25 Tavern Road, Waltham, Massachusetts (“Locus”)
hereby petition the City Council for the necessary Authorization to open the sidewalk at 25 Tavern
Road, Waltham, to grant underground sidewalk access to the Locus for the proposed electrical
connections.
The property is shown in Atlas Page 057, Block 018, Lot 0005. The property is situated in the
Residence A-3 Zoning District.
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City Council Docket
October 14, 2025
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:
To install vent poles on Hall Street @ Taylor Street, Waltham. To support existing regulator
station.
Communications from the Mayor
1. The Mayor respectfully requests that the Council designate an area of Lowell Street for
pedestrians and bicycles.
2. The Mayor respectfully requests funding in the amount of $74,500 for the continuation of
the Illicit Discharge & Detection Elimination (IDDE) program.
3. The Mayor respectfully requests a transfer in the amount of $13,628 from the Stabilization
Fund for the calendar year 2025 membership dues for the 128 Business Council
Community.
4. The Mayor respectfully requests approval of the DCR Flood Station Easement 48-R Pine
Street.
5. The Mayor respectfully requests a transfer in the amount of $10,000 from the Stabilization
Fund for the Benevolent Fund for the Mayor’s Office.
6. The Mayor respectfully requests the appointment of Luke Stanton, Waltham, Massachusetts
as First Assistant City Solicitor for a two-year term.
Applications and Licenses
1. Class 2 License Renewal – 1486 Main Street – European Auto Solutions, LLC.
2. Class 2 License Renewal – 44 Charles Street – P.P.A. Inc.
3. Class 2 License Renewal – 50 Thayer Rd. – Hull Corporation, Inc.
4. Class 2 License Renewal – 935R Main Street – Pilicy Auto & Yacht in – Xpilicy
5. Class 2 License Renewal – 50 River Street – Absolute Auto Sales
6. Extended Hours Renewal – 677 Moody Street – MK and Company, LLC.
7. Extended Hours Renewal – 12 Harvard Street – CVS Pharmacy #114
8. Extended Hours Renewal – 591 Moody Street – 7-Eleven #37504A
9. Extended Hours Renewal – 1335 Main Street – Waltham Fuel Inc.
Resolutions, Orders and Ordinances
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month Resolution
• United States Navy 250th Anniversary October 13, 1775 Resolution
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City Council Docket
October 14, 2025
Committee Reports
Long Term Debt and Capital Planning
1. The Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommends a loan authorization in
the amount of $6,356,860 for funding of the fourth (Amphitheater/Arts) and fifth (Athletic)
(final) areas of the 200 Trapelo Road Recreation Plan be approved for a first reading.
2. The Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommends the allocation of CPA
funds in the amount of $77,250 for Steeple Preservation and Restoration at First Parish in
Waltham Universalist-Unitarian Inc.be approved.
3. The Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommends allocation of CPA funds
in the amount of $942,575 for Window Restoration and Masonry Repointing at St. Mary’s
Parish’s St. Joseph Building be approved.
Ordinances and Rules
1. The Ordinances and Rules Committee recommends the Zoning Amendment for Fast Food
Establishments be approved for a first reading.
Finance
1. The Finance Committee recommends a transfer in the amount of $2,901 between Auditor –
Copy Machine account and Auditor – Office Equipment/Furniture be approved.
2. The Finance Committee recommends a transfer in the amount of $9,704 to purchase and
install a BigBelly Solar receptacle on Newton Street be approved.
3. The Finance Committee recommends the transfer of traffic funds in the amount of $9,700 to
purchase a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) to be installed on Farwell Street be
approved.
4. The Finance Committee recommends a transfer in the amount of $140,000 for the Owner’s
Project Management (OPM) services for the move of Public Works to the former Fernald
Property be approved.
5. The Finance Committee recommends a transfer in the amount of $128,000 for structural
design services for the Common Street Garage be approved.
Licenses and Franchises
1. The Licenses and Franchises Committee recommends the Class 2 license at 215 Lexington
Street for New England Transit Sales, Inc. be approved.
Unfinished Business & Other Business
Tabled Items
• 66 Brewster Road (Tabled 6/9/25)
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City Council Docket
October 14, 2025
Rule 58
• Mayors Communication regarding the Police Station Schematic Design
• Mayors Communication regarding the Library Renovation
• Mayor’s Confidential Communication regarding Safe Harbor response
Recessed Public Hearings
• Special Permit application at 305 Second Avenue for Middlesex Integrated Medicine, Inc. (9/22/25)
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