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City Council Approves Major Funding Measures

WalthamFeb 9, 20262 min read

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The Council approved acceptance of $7.5 million in state grants through the HousingWorks Infrastructure and MassWorks programs. It also approved funding for water and sewer operations, road resurfacing, a skating-rink machine, and other municipal needs.

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What this means

The approved grants and appropriations will support infrastructure and other city services, including $143,000 for Water and Sewer Operations and $106,872.50 for Pine Vale Road resurfacing. The Council also approved a $152,129.27 ice resurfacing machine, transferred the Lawrence School property to the Recreation Department, and approved a special permit for a fast-food establishment at 864 Lexington Street. A $940,000 loan authorization for design services at the Pool/Howe Building advanced through a first reading.

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Approved the special permit application for TTGROUP, Wal-Lex, LLC at 864 Lexington Street by a 14-0 vote.
Approved transferring care, custody, and control of the Lawrence School property at 258 Trapelo Road to the Recreation Department by a 14-0 vote.
Approved a $152,129.27 appropriation for a new ice resurfacing machine at Veterans Memorial Skating Rink.
Approved $143,000 in funding transfers for Department of Public Works Water and Sewer Operations through the end of fiscal year 2026.
Approved a $106,872.50 appropriation for resurfacing Pine Vale Road.
Approved acceptance of a $1,500,000 Community One Stop Growth State Grant from the HousingWorks Infrastructure Program.
Approved acceptance of a $6,000,000 Community One Stop Growth State Grant from the MassWorks Program.
Approved reassignment of the Accountant Grade 11 position in the Auditors’ Office to Senior Accountant Grade 13.
Approved a first reading of a $940,000 loan authorization for design and architectural services for the Pool/Howe Building at 200 Trapelo Road.
Approved a resolution recognizing Waltham Consolidated Public Works, the Waltham Police Department, the Waltham Fire Department, and 911 Dispatch for snow response efforts.
Approved filing an amendment to Chapter 17-85 concerning on-street parking on private ways.

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