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Aug 12, 2026

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Council Chooses 2026 Leadership

Published Aug 12, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Waltham Approves FY2027 Budgets

The City Council approved a $269,820,972 FY2027 municipal budget and a revised $132,847,897 FY2027 school budget. It also approved a $569,973 parking meter budget and several public safety grants.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

City Council Advances Zoning and Funding

The Council advanced two zoning amendments to first reading and approved more than $818,000 in grants and spending, including $383,392.78 for public safety, $200,000 for Northeast Elementary roof design and feasibility work, $135,000 in tourism funding, and $100,000 for police overtime tied to the FIFA World Cup.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Waltham FY2027 budgets sent for review

The City Council referred Waltham’s proposed FY2027 municipal budget of $269,820,972 and school budget of $129,101,849 to the Finance Committee for review.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council approves Main Street building financing

The City Council approved an $8,640,291 loan authorization to acquire the building at 600 Main Street, with a recorded 14-0-1-1 vote. It also approved $50,458.50 for a 50% match toward 85 police body armor sets and 11 carriers.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

City Council Approves Police Station Funding

The Council approved a $10,536,466 loan authorization for owner’s project management and design services for a new police station at 155 Lexington Street, on a 13-0 vote with one councillor absent.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Library Renovation Funding Approved

The City Council approved estimated library renovation costs of up to $79,050,136 in a 13-0 vote, with two councillors absent.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council Advances Library Grant Funding

The City Council authorized a library project cost of up to $79,050,136 to advance a potential $19 million grant, while requiring the borrowing amount to be reduced by grants and other project gifts.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council advances housing and city investments

The Council approved a $35,000 fire-safety equipment grant, $55,000 for continuing the comprehensive zoning update, and several other appropriations, while continuing the affordable housing zoning hearing to May 26, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

School Department Staffing Update

The superintendent told councillors that the School Department budget and staffing are below needed levels, including a need for two additional assistant principals at Waltham High School.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council approves budget and major funding

The Council approved its $471,574 budget with an additional $15,000 for Council Chamber monitors. It also approved $217,157 for safety improvements at two Veterans Athletic Complex softball fields and $174,541 to address a School Department special-education tuition and transportation deficit.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Council Approves FY2027 Budget Request

The Council approved an amended FY2027 City Council budget request totaling $491,574, including $3,750 for See Click Fix software and $29,372 for 15 Surface Pro devices.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Council Approves $5.1 Million Project Loan

The City Council approved a $5.1 million loan authorization for the Koutoujian Playground and Woerd Avenue Environmental Mitigation Project by a 14-0-1 vote. The council also approved funding for a bridge replacement design, a pedestrian warning beacon, school labor costs, and department equipment.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council Advances Website Accessibility Review

The City Council voted to have the IT Director attend its March 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss updates needed to meet new ADA website requirements.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Council approves snow funding and facility loans

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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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council advances open-space and flood-station actions

The City Council approved a request to pursue 67 Crescent Street for park land and open space by eminent domain, 11-2, but tabled the matter after also asking the Law Department to determine whether the City has that legal authority. The council separately approved a draft easement for a DCR flood station at 48R Pine Street, 13-0.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

City Council Approves Major Funding Measures

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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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Approves Lawrence School Property Transfer

The City Council voted 15-0 to transfer care, custody, and control of the Lawrence School property at 258 Trapelo Road to the Recreation Department. The Council discussed possible rink and housing uses but did not select a final development plan.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

City Council meeting summary

The Council approved acceptance of a $183,432 Eversource rebate incentive grant, a donation of 300 toys, and a Class II license renewal for Waltham Auto Tow. It also advanced two borrowing proposals for first readings: $771,600 for Department of Public Works relocation design services and $5.1 million for the Koutoujian Playground and Woerd Avenue Environmental Mitigation Project; both matters were then tabled on the Council floor.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

School Committee Seat Filled

Elizabeth AlJammal was elected to the School Committee with 15 votes, defeating Carolina Lara’s 4 votes, and was sworn in to serve until 2028.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council Approves Roadwork Funding and Noise Rules

The City Council approved a $6.8 million loan authorization, by a 14-0 vote, for utility rehabilitation and roadway reconstruction at the 200 Trapelo Road property. It also approved a noise ordinance amendment unanimously after advancing it through second and third readings.

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Briefing

Jan 4, 2026

Council Chooses 2026 Leadership

Robert G. Logan was elected City Council President for 2026 with 8 votes, and Randall J. LeBlanc was confirmed as Vice President with 11 votes. The Council also adopted its 2025 rules for 2026.

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