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Waltham City Council approves historical resolutions, advances zoning and capital items; several matters sent to committee
Summary
The Waltham City Council on June 9 approved ceremonial resolutions, advanced a marijuana zoning amendment to a third reading, approved committee recommendations for capital and CPA funding, and sent infrastructure petitions to committee for further review.
The Waltham City Council on June 9 took a series of votes that approved ceremonial resolutions, advanced zoning changes, and moved multiple committee recommendations to final action or committee review.
Key votes and council actions
- Battle of Bunker Hill resolution: Councilor Shanti Durkee introduced a resolution recognizing Waltham’s historical role in the Battle of Bunker Hill. The council suspended the rules and approved the resolution by voice vote.
- 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army: Councilor Durkee introduced a resolution recognizing the Army’s founding (June 14, 1775). The council suspended rules and approved the resolution by voice vote.
- Flood plains and floodways draft ordinance: The mayor submitted a draft ordinance. Councilor Kathy Ann Harris moved to suspend Rule 39 to act on the matter without committee reference; the motion passed by voice vote. Harris then moved that the clerk schedule a joint public hearing with the Board of Survey and Planning; that motion passed. Harris moved to table…
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