Waltham Council Overrides Veto on Bay Colony Zoning Change
Waltham’s council overrode a mayoral veto of zoning tied to the Bay Colony and BXP Waltham Woods redevelopment proposal, which could allow up to 1,200 homes.
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Waltham’s council overrode a mayoral veto of zoning tied to the Bay Colony and BXP Waltham Woods redevelopment proposal, which could allow up to 1,200 homes.
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