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Licensing Commission
The Licensing Commission will meet to consider one-day alcohol permits for Bentley University and Tapped Beer Trucks, approve outdoor dining on Moody Street for four establishments, and discuss a police incident involving Mighty Squirrel and a liquor license application for Sonni's Restaurant.
- One-day all-alcohol permit for Bentley University President's reception (Sept 18, 190 ppl)
- One-day beer and wine permits for Tapped Beer Trucks at 275 Second Ave (June 4 and Sept)
- Outdoor dining on Moody Street for Deep Ellum, Lizzy's Ice Cream, Peppino's Dosa, Farmer's India Market
- Discussion of police incident at Mighty Squirrel (report #26016252)
- Discussion of all-alcohol liquor license for Sonni's Restaurant at 888 Main St
School Department
The Waltham School Committee will hold a special meeting to vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget and approve the contract for the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations.
- Vote on FY'27 School Department Operating Budget
- Vote to approve contract for Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
- Executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel
- Discussion of Superintendent's Metrics
School Department
The Waltham School Committee will hold a special meeting to vote on the FY2027 School Department Operating Budget. This is the primary and only listed agenda item for the meeting.
- Vote on FY2027 School Department Operating Budget
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will hold a special meeting to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. The session will specifically include a cutting session to adjust spending levels.
- Review of FY2027 proposed budget
- Budget cutting session
City Council
Various city committees are scheduled to meet during the City Council recess. These groups will consider items on their specific committee dockets and any new business referred to them during the full council meeting.
- Public Works and Public Safety matters
- Economic and Community Development discussions
- Finance and Long Term Debt planning
- Rules and Ordinances review
City Council
The Waltham City Council will review mayoral appropriations, approve zoning amendments for three major developments, and consider purchasing Mt. Walley Road properties for affordable housing. Members will also vote on several state grants, local business licenses, and the FY2027 school budget increase. The meeting includes public hearings on a National Grid location grant and a secondhand dealer license.
- Zoning amendments for Bay Colony, BXP, Stonybrook, and 1265 Main St. developments
- Mayor’s request for $132.8M FY2027 school budget and $350K stabilization fund
- Purchase of Mt. Walley Road properties for affordable housing
- $1.59M reimbursement to Boston Dynamics and Hyundai for Waltham Expansion
- Public hearings on National Grid location grant and secondhand dealer license
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission will consider numerous petitioned items including stop sign requests, traffic studies for new developments, and event traffic restrictions. Key items include design plans for the Green Street Extension project with new traffic signals, traffic assessments for a proposed hotel on Moody Street and residential developments at 51 Bacon Street and 719-723 Main Street, and a traffic study for a credit union at 995 Main Street. The meeting also includes tabled items (not discussed) and departmental reports on parking meters and signal inventories.
- Stop sign request at Farnsworth St (Taddeo Way) at Bacon St near Plympton Elementary School
- Do Not Block Intersection marking at Newton St and Barton St
- Green Street Extension project design with three new or revised traffic signals
- Traffic assessment for conversion of office space to four residential units at 719-723 Main St
- Revised traffic study for proposed hotel at 220 Moody St
Conservation Commission
The Waltham Conservation Commission is holding public hearings on several development proposals, including a new single-family home within the riverfront area at 339 Bacon Street and a retaining wall and parking expansion at 32 Riverview Ave. They will also review requests for certificates of compliance for a memorial, disc golf course, and parking lot at 190-282 Trapelo Road, and a culvert replacement at Trapelo Road over Beaver Brook. Other business includes a stormwater system installation at 153 Second Ave, a budget update for FY2027, and election of officers.
- Public hearing on new home in riverfront area at 339 Bacon Street
- Public hearing on retaining wall and parking expansion at 32 Riverview Ave
- Certificate of compliance for disc golf course and memorial at 190-282 Trapelo Road
- Certificate of compliance for culvert replacement at Trapelo Road over Beaver Brook
- Request for determination for stormwater system at 153 Second Ave
School Department
The School Committee will hold executive sessions to negotiate collective bargaining agreements with multiple staff unions and discuss ongoing litigation. The regular meeting will cover the FY 2027 budget, superintendent evaluation, and updates to student handbooks.
- FY 2027 School Department Budget
- Collective bargaining with WSSA, WSAA, MIS Technicians, Food Service Workers, and Building Trades
- Reutilization of 617 Lexington Street for Dual Language School Model
- 2026-2027 Elementary and Middle School Handbooks
- Litigation strategy regarding Waltham Educators Association/MTA (MUP-26-12065)
Board of Health
The Waltham Board of Health will consider 10 tobacco violation cases from local businesses, including first and second offenses. They may also take up tabled regulations for bodywork establishments. Routine approval of minutes and old/new business are also on the agenda.
- Tobacco violation: Haffner's, 185 Prospect St. (1st offense)
- Tobacco violation: Ryan's Wine Shop, 192 Lexington St. (2nd offense)
- Tobacco violation: Wal-Lex Gulf, 892 Lexington St. (1st offense)
- Tobacco violation: Global Montello Group #2762, 1033 Trapelo Rd. (1st offense)
- Tabled discussion: BodyWorks regulations (from Feb. 2026)
City Council
The City Council's committees will meet to discuss and vote on several longstanding items. The Public Works committee will consider updates on the proposed new police, public safety, and fire departments, including a related property at 187 Lexington Street. Other committees will handle licensing renewals, street naming requests, and private street conversion petitions.
- Update on funding, location, and construction of new Police/Public Safety/Fire Depts. (Resolution Brasco et al.)
- Acceptance of temporary easement and permanent fee interest for MWRA project on Waverly Oaks Road
- Request to name 48 Mt Walley Rd 'Arrigo's Place' and 50 Mt Walley Rd 'Mac's Place'
- Lodging house renewals at 77 Prospect St, 94 Adams St, and 107 Adams St
- Multiple private-to-public street conversion petitions (Forest Park Drive, Lory Drive, etc.)