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February 6, 2018
43 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Michael D. Anderson, Richard F. Gately, Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Richard M. Haggerty
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: 000) to pay the costs of the labor, materials and equipment required for the project known as Ned O'Brien Ice Rink Refrigeration Equipment &...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $4,090,214.26 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct #01-356000 $4,090,214.26 to Various...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Leo Realty Holdings LLC, 17 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts for special permits pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 6, 2018 — On the petition by Leo Realty Holdings LLC, 17 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts for special...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 6, 2018, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 6, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — On the petition by Vecna Technologies, Inc., 36 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140 for a special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Vecna Technologies, Inc., 36 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by Vecna Technologies, Inc., 36 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a public way to...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a public way to remove three joint occupancy...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor. 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor. 9-0..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the amendments as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant, and 2....
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant, and 2. That the old utility poles shall be removed and no double utility poles shall remain, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant, and 2. That the old utility poles shall be removed and no double utility poles shall remain, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Subhadraben Patel, 18 Westgate Drive, Apt
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Subhadraben Patel, 18 Westgate Drive, Apt
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended, with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations from the Committee on Special Permits, as further amended, be adopted as conditions of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED, with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations from the Committee on Special Permits, as further amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit; 2. The Condition 7 shall be amended to read as follows: "7. Mitigation for this special permit shall comply with the memorandum dated February 2, 2018 received from the Superintendent of Public Works; and 3. That a reference to Section 7.3 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended shall be added to the special permit, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED, with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations from the Committee on Special Permits, as further amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit; 2. The Condition 7 shall be amended to read as follows: "7. Mitigation for this special permit shall comply with the memorandum dated February 2, 2018 received from the Superintendent of Public Works; and 3. That a reference to Section 7.3 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended shall be added to the special permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Shaun K. Marsh, 101 Forest Park Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Committee on Special Permits shall be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Committee on Special Permits shall be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and 2. That Condition 5 shall read as follows: "5. That there shall be no construction before 7:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m., and no construction on Sundays", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Committee on Special Permits shall be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and 2. That Condition 5 shall read as follows: "5. That there shall be no construction before 7:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m., and no construction on Sundays", all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Benchmark Senior Living, 201 Jones Road, Suite 300, West Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Campbell abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Campbell abstained)..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Benchmark Senior Living, 201 Jones Road, Suite 300, West Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 for a special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Campbell abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Campbell abstained)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Benchmark Senior Living, 201 Jones Road, Suite 300, West Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Campbell abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Campbell abstained)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Planning Board, as further amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 2....
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Planning Board, as further amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 2. That Condition 2 be amended to read as follows: "2. That a Decision to authorize the removal of the 'Future Reserve Parking Area' from the Plan of Record incorporates a condition requiring the Petitioner to re- submit an analysis of parking demand at the conclusion of a new two (2)-year period, beginning on the date of issuance of the special permit modification; and 3. That the petitioner shall remove the asphalt curbing along Cedar Street and replace it with five- inch granite curbing, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Campbell abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Planning Board, as further amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 2. That Condition 2 be amended to read as follows: "2. That a Decision to authorize the removal of the 'Future Reserve Parking Area' from the Plan of Record incorporates a condition requiring the Petitioner to re- submit an analysis of parking demand at the conclusion of a new two (2)-year period, beginning on the date of issuance of the special permit modification; and 3. That the petitioner shall remove the asphalt curbing along Cedar Street and replace it with five- inch granite curbing, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Campbell abstained)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Unified Construction Group LLC, 29 Draper Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Unified Construction Group LLC, 29 Draper Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Unified Construction Group LLC, 29 Draper Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the ten conditions proposed by the petitioner, as further amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit;...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the ten conditions proposed by the petitioner, as further amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit; 2. That Condition 2 shall be revised as follows: "2. The Petitioner shall park the two (2) box trucks at the loading docks shown on the Plan and four (4) cargo vans shall park in the parking lot and that the box trucks and cargo vans shall be clearly marked with the Unified Construction Group LLC logo, and 3. That Condition 11 shall read as follows: "11. That the special permit shall be granted to Unified Construction Group LLC and shall not be transferable," all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the ten conditions proposed by the petitioner, as further amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit; 2. That Condition 2 shall be revised as follows: "2. The Petitioner shall park the two (2) box trucks at the loading docks shown on the Plan and four (4) cargo vans shall park in the parking lot and that the box trucks and cargo vans shall be clearly marked with the Unified Construction Group LLC logo, and 3. That Condition 11 shall read as follows: "11. That the special permit shall be granted to Unified Construction Group LLC and shall not be transferable," all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by President Richard Haggerty and Alderman Michael Anderson to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, as follows: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — On the petition by President Richard Haggerty and Alderman Michael Anderson to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, as follows: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Alderman Michael Anderson to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 11, Special Permits and Variances, 11.3...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Alderman Michael Anderson to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 11, Special Permits and Variances, 11.3...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to appropriate the sum of $240,000.00 from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct to Veteran's Cash Aid Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the re-appointment of Geraldine Benecke, Myles Collins and Vincent Simeone as a Members of the Council on Aging, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Ordinances
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to amend the 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 12-40 relative to Conservation Area Use Regulations, committee report was received...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The matters be referred to committee on public safety — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by Wassim (Sam) Nicolas dba Woburn Square Mobil, 23 Pleasant Street; and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to committee on public safety — Petition by Sahil Sherchan, Sams Liv Express LLC, 22 N. Warren Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Livery License for three vehicles
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, all in favor, 9- 0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Ionic Materials Inc., 10 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Vecna Technologies, Inc., 36 Cambridgepark Drive, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by 285 Locust LLC, c/o Duffy Bros Management Co., Inc., Kevin Duffy, 465 Waverley Oaks, Suite 500, Waltham, Massachusetts 02452 for a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to the Building Commissioner for a report on the status of zoning violations at the property
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner for a report on the status of zoning violations at the property, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner for a report on the status of zoning violations at the property, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by New Creek II LLC, 3333 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde, New York 11042 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated January 17, 2018 was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison Avenue as follows: Council...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated January 22 , 2018 was Heather Maguire, Executive Director, Woburn Business Association, 10 Tower Office Park, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated January 24, 2018 with attachment was received from Leslie May-Chibani, Assistant Director, Minuteman Senior Services, 26 Crosby...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The matter be referred to public hearing — Order: As amended, be further amended by adding a new Section 5.2.1.5 as follows: "The maximum residential density on any parcel in all districts, except...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0..”
From the Woburn City Council’s official journals (its minutes), posted on the city’s Minutes & Agendas page (City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the city’s website has no councilor photos): Robert Toro, Joseph Demers (courtesy of each), Jeffrey Dillon, Lou DiMambro and Charles Viola from Woburn Patch (2019–2023); Yano Amara (December 31, 2025) and Darlene Mercer-Bruen (July 23, 2021, captioned group photo, cropped) from the Daily Times Chronicle; William Pappalardo and Robert Ferullo cropped from the Daily Times Chronicle’s captioned 2026 City Council photo (January 7, 2026). Former councilors show initials.
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