MassVoter.com← Woburn City CouncilWoburn City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
March 6, 2018
39 recorded votes, 39 with disagreement.
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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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $125,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct #31359-595000 $125,000.00 to Fire Ambulance...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $26,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct #31359-595000 $26,000.00 to Fire Ambulance...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $700,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct #01-356000 $700,000.00 to Road...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $1,265,637.68 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated from Mayor Salary Adjustments Acct #0112151-511019 $1,265,637.68 to Fire...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Public Hearings
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 36 Cabot Road LLC, 36 Cabot Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by 36 Cabot Road LLC, 36 Cabot Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit entitled: "Site Development Plans for Mixed Use Development 32 Cabot Road, Woburn, MA dated June 8, 2017; revised August 23, 2017; revised September 12, 2017; revised December 8, 2017; revised December 11, 2017; revised January 10, 2018; revised January 22, 2018; revised February 23, 2018; Sheets 1; ABB-1; ABB-2; C-1; C-2; C-3; C-4; C-5A-C- 5C; C-6; C-7A; C-7B; C-8; D-1 to D-10 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Pet
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit entitled: "Site Development Plans for Mixed Use Development 32 Cabot Road, Woburn, MA dated June 8, 2017; revised August 23, 2017; revised September 12, 2017; revised December 8, 2017; revised December 11, 2017; revised January 10, 2018; revised January 22, 2018; revised February 23, 2018; Sheets 1; ABB-1; ABB-2; C-1; C-2; C-3; C-4; C-5A-C- 5C; C-6; C-7A; C-7B; C-8; D-1 to D-10 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan. 2. A snow plow removal plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner prior to occupancy. 3. All dumpsters and waste containers shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinance and the removal of trash shall conform with the Woburn Zoning Ordinance as it is amended from time to time. 4. The Petitioner will install all landscaping substantially in conformance with Sheets C- 5A; C-5B and C-5C of the Site Plan. Plants on the premises shall be maintained in perpetuity, and any dead or diseased plants shall be removed. 5. Mitigation for this Special Permit as shown on the Off-Site Mitigation Exhibit Plan (the "Mitigation Plan") dated March 6, 2018 prepared by Allen & Major Associates Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801-8501 shall consist of the following: a. Installation of new handicapped ramps at Cabot Road and Commerce Way; b. Installation of impressed crosswalk; c. Dedicated left and right turn lanes; d. 14,500 square feet more or less of roadway reconstruction of existing Cabot Road Three Hundred Forty (340) feet, more or less, from Commerce Way, as shown on the Mitigation Plan; e. Pavement overlay of approximately 35,500 square feet, more or less, of existing Cabot Road as shown on the Mitigation Plan. 6. The petitioner shall comply with any conditions imposed by the Conservation Commission. 7. All mitigation shall be executed by the developer. 8. No occupancy permit, temporary or otherwise, shall be issued until all mitigation work is finished. 9. If the Conservation Commission imposes any conditions inconsistent with this special permit then said special permit shall be reviewed by the Committee on Special Permits to determine if the special permit needs to be modified. 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The communications 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 communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The document 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 Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Leo Realty Holdings LLC, 17 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts for special permits pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. The Plan of Record shall be entitled "371-375 Main Street" for Leo Realty Holdings LLC dated February 27, 2018 by...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Plan of Record shall be entitled "371-375 Main Street" for Leo Realty Holdings LLC dated February 27, 2018 by KHALSA Design Inc., 7 Ivaloo St., Suite 400, Somerville, MA, 02143. 2. The hours of operation of the additional space in the restaurant shall be identical to those of the Brickyard. 3. The height of the building shall not exceed 40 feet or three stories per Table 6.1 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance. 4. The area between the subject property and 385 Main Street shall be kept clear of excess snow and debris and shall be the responsibility of the petitioner. 5. Deliveries to the restaurant shall occur only between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM and subject to the same conditions, if any, of the existing special permit that applies to the Brickyard. 6. Constructions shall only be allowed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday. There shall be no construction on Sundays or Federal holidays. 7. During the site development and construction phases, the petitioner shall maintain all roadways and sidewalks free and clear of all debris. 8. All lighting shall be arranged and shielded so as to prevent glare from the light source to adjacent streets and properties. 9. No trash receptacles shall be left on Main Street. 10. All signage must comply in all respects with the provisions of Section 13 of the W
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Plan of Record shall be entitled "371-375 Main Street" for Leo Realty Holdings LLC dated February 27, 2018 by KHALSA Design Inc., 7 Ivaloo St., Suite 400, Somerville, MA, 02143. 2. The hours of operation of the additional space in the restaurant shall be identical to those of the Brickyard. 3. The height of the building shall not exceed 40 feet or three stories per Table 6.1 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance. 4. The area between the subject property and 385 Main Street shall be kept clear of excess snow and debris and shall be the responsibility of the petitioner. 5. Deliveries to the restaurant shall occur only between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM and subject to the same conditions, if any, of the existing special permit that applies to the Brickyard. 6. Constructions shall only be allowed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday. There shall be no construction on Sundays or Federal holidays. 7. During the site development and construction phases, the petitioner shall maintain all roadways and sidewalks free and clear of all debris. 8. All lighting shall be arranged and shielded so as to prevent glare from the light source to adjacent streets and properties. 9. No trash receptacles shall be left on Main Street. 10. All signage must comply in all respects with the provisions of Section 13 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance. 11. Petitioner shall pay $63,000.00 into the Downtown Parking Enhancement Fund pursuant to Section 8.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 12. This Special Permit shall be exclusive to Leo Realty Holdings LLC and shall not be transferable. 13. The petitioner and the owner of 385 Main Street shall enter into an mutually agreed upon agreement regarding any damage caused by the razing and construction of 375 Main Street and provide a letter confirming an agreement to the Building Commissioner before construction begins. 14. During construction, deliveries, storage of equipment, materials and a dumpster shall be coordinated with the Superintendent of Public Works and the Building Commissioner. 15. The special permit shall be reviewed one year after the date of the issuance of the occupancy permit. 16. Prospective tenants of the apartments be made aware the municipal lot where parking may be provided is slated to be metered in the future, and parking may be limited or unavailable throughout any given day. 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by New Creek II LLC, 3333 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde, New York 11042 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 3, 2018, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits and that a communication be sent to the...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 3, 2018, THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS and that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner to attend the next meeting on the matter to discuss his interpretation of snow storage plan and to provide insight on the issue, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 3, 2018, THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS and that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner to attend the next meeting on the matter to discuss his interpretation of snow storage plan and to provide insight on the issue, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Ionic Materials Inc., 10 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Ionic Materials Inc., 10 Commerce Way, 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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the two Planning Board recommendations be adopted as conditions of the special permit — On the petition by Ionic...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the two Planning Board recommendations be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the two Planning Board recommendations be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 285 Locust LLC, c/o Duffy Bros Management Co., Inc., Kevin Duffy, 465 Waverley Oaks, Suite 500, Waltham,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 3, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by 285 Locust LLC,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 3, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 3, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Thomas C. Quinn as a Member of the Woburn Housing Authority, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Camargo Chauffeur Service LLC for renewal of a Livery License, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The committee report be adopted to allow for 90 vehicles with no more than 43 parked on site — On the petition by TransAction Corporate Shuttles, Inc. for renewal of a Common Carrier License,...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED to allow for 90 vehicles with no more than 43 parked on site, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED to allow for 90 vehicles with no more than 43 parked on site, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by ecoATM, LLC for renewal of a License to Purchase and Sell Second- Hand and Personal Articles of Value and Collectibles, committee report was...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Woburn Bowladrome Inc., 32 Montvale Avenue for renewal of Bowling Alley License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Mourad Djiar dba abce Taxi of Woburn, 165M New Boston Street, Suite 241 for renewal of Taxi Cab License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Gevorg Melikyan dba Milano Jewelry, 494B Main Street for renewal of License to Purchase and Sell Second-Hand and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by m&l Transit Systems Inc., 60 Olympia Avenue for renewal of Common Carrier License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Reliable Millwork, LLC, 105 Irving Street, Framingham, Massachusetts 01702 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Hugo Moraes, 1 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated February 16, 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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
Take the matter from the table
Motion made and 2nd to take the matter from the table, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the matter from the table, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The committee report be adopted with the total transfer of $3,390,214.26 and replacement of one 6-wheel dump at Department of Public Works — On the Order to transfer the sum of $4,090,214.26 from...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED with the total transfer of $3,390,214.26 and replacement of one 6-wheel dump at Department of Public Works, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED with the total transfer of $3,390,214.26 and replacement of one 6-wheel dump at Department of Public Works, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to Committee on Personnel — A communication dated February 23, 2018 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Campbell: By the power...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The resolve be adopted and refer to Committee on Special Permits — Resolve: The Committee on Special Permits review the special permit issued to Wendy's International
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED and refer to Committee on Special Permits, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED and refer to Committee on Special Permits, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The resolve be adopted and refer to Committee on Special Permits — Resolve: The Committee on Special Permits review the special permit issued to Speedway LLC on May 12, 2016 relative to violations...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED and refer to Committee on Special Permits, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED and refer to Committee on Special Permits, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: A communication be sent to Paul Stedman, Operations Manager, MassDOT, District 4, requesting a meeting to discuss the on-going concerns with the timing of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
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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