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Council approves snow funding and facility loans

WalthamFeb 23, 20262 min read

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The City Council approved $2.5 million for the Department of Public Works’ January snow-related deficit and projected expenses, along with $771,600 for Department of Public Works relocation design and $940,000 for Howe Building design services. All three measures passed 15-0-0.

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The snow-related appropriation covers a reported January deficit and about 10% in projected Department of Public Works expenses. The approved loans support design work for relocating the Department of Public Works and for the Howe Building at 200 Trapelo Road. The Council also approved a $70,000 skating rink reimbursement, a $33,295.36 Council on Aging grant, and changes to Council Rule 77 that move a specified meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and change a January scheduling reference to the first Monday in March.

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$2,500,000 appropriated for the Department of Public Works snow overtime and general expense account.
$771,600 loan authorization approved for Department of Public Works relocation design and architectural services at 200 Trapelo Road.
$940,000 loan authorization approved for Howe Building pool and interior design services at 200 Trapelo Road.
$70,000 appropriated to reimburse Veterans Memorial Skating Rink operating expenses for the remainder of FY2026.
$33,295.36 second installment grant accepted for the Council on Aging.
Council Rule 77 amendments approved, changing the specified time from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and changing the January scheduling reference to the first Monday in March.
$5,000 additional appropriation approved for the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink ice resurfacing machine.
A DCR Flood Station Easement at 48R Pine Street was approved.
A $564,581 appropriation request for the School Department and Waltham Educators Association collective bargaining agreement was referred to the Finance Committee.
$275,000 for conceptual design services for the Farwell Street Bridge replacement and roadway improvements was referred to the Finance Committee.

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