Waltham boards take up $132.8M school budget, zoning amendments in late June

The Waltham City Council on June 22 was scheduled to vote on a $132.8 million school budget for fiscal year 2027, zoning amendments for three large development projects, and the purchase of Mt. Walley Road properties for affordable housing. Minutes from that meeting and several other municipal sessions were not yet published as of July 5.

City Council

The full council agenda included a request from the mayor for a $132.8 million FY2027 school budget and a $350,000 transfer to the stabilization fund. Members were also set to act on zoning changes for Bay Colony, BXP, Stonybrook, and 1265 Main St. developments. Other items included a $1.59 million reimbursement to Boston Dynamics and Hyundai for a Waltham expansion, a National Grid location grant, a secondhand dealer license, and the Mt. Walley Road affordable-housing purchase.

Council committees met the same evening to review public works, public safety, economic development, finance, and rules dockets.

Finance Committee

Also on June 22, the Finance Committee held a special meeting to review the proposed FY2027 budget and conduct a cutting session to adjust spending levels.

School Committee

The School Committee met on June 23 to vote on the FY2027 School Department operating budget and the contract for the assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction. The agenda also included discussion of the superintendent’s metrics and an executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel, including the assistant superintendent for finance and operations.

Licensing Commission

On June 24, the Licensing Commission considered one-day alcohol permits for a Bentley University president’s reception (Sept. 18, 190 people) and for Tapped Beer Trucks events at 275 Second Ave. Outdoor dining on Moody Street for Deep Ellum, Lizzy’s Ice Cream, Peppino’s Dosa, and Farmer’s India Market was also up for approval. The agenda included discussion of a police incident at Mighty Squirrel (report #26016252) and an all-alcohol liquor license application for Sonni’s Restaurant at 888 Main St.

Coming up

No public meetings were listed for the next two weeks as of July 5.

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