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May 1, 2018
76 recorded votes, 2 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, 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 order be adopted — A communication dated April 25, 2018 with attachment was received from His Honor the Mayor as follows: Subject: Required Municipal Order to Initiate Land and Water...
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 matter be referred to Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Order: A Definitive Subdivision in Woburn, Massachusetts by Commonwealth Engineering, Inc."
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Kiwanis Club of Woburn, 10 Cedar Street, Suite 26, 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 public hearing be closed — On the petition by Kiwanis Club of Woburn, 10 Cedar Street, Suite 26, 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 condition as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted as a condition of the special permit — On the petition by...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted as a condition of 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 condition as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted as a condition of the special permit, 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 for a grant of right in a public way to allow installation of a new...
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 document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a public way to allow installation of a new...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document 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 for a grant of right in a public way to allow installation of a new subsurface 345 kilovolt...
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 Higgins draft be accepted and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the Higgins draft be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Higgins draft be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The Higgins draft shall be used as the working document for any additional amendments
Motion made and 2nd that the Higgins draft shall be used as the working document for any additional amendments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Higgins draft shall be used as the working document for any additional amendments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The title and opening paragraph of the Campbell draft be substituted for the title and opening paragraph of the Higgins draft
Motion made and 2nd that the title and opening paragraph of the Campbell draft be substituted for the title and opening paragraph of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the title and opening paragraph of the Campbell draft be substituted for the title and opening paragraph of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
Add paragraphs 55 through 59 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 4 of the Higgins draft
Motion made and 2nd to add paragraphs 55 through 59 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 4 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add paragraphs 55 through 59 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 4 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
Add the words "impede or" before the words "prohibit the use" in the third line of paragraph 5 in the Higgins draft
Motion made and 2nd to add the words "impede or" before the words "prohibit the use" in the third line of paragraph 5 in the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add the words "impede or" before the words "prohibit the use" in the third line of paragraph 5 in the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
Delete the word "exclusively" and insert in its place the word "primarily" in paragraph 5 of the Higgins draft
Motion made and 2nd to delete the word "exclusively" and insert in its place the word "primarily" in paragraph 5 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to delete the word "exclusively" and insert in its place the word "primarily" in paragraph 5 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
Delete from the first sentence in paragraph 10 of the Higgins draft the word "Petitioner" where it first appears and insert the words "Superintendent of DPW" in its place
Motion made and 2nd to delete from the first sentence in paragraph 10 of the Higgins draft the word "Petitioner" where it first appears and insert the words "Superintendent of DPW" in its place, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to delete from the first sentence in paragraph 10 of the Higgins draft the word "Petitioner" where it first appears and insert the words "Superintendent of DPW" in its place, all in favor, 9-0..”
Delete the words "that day" in paragraph 10 of the Higgins draft and insert in its place the word and numbers "April 25, 2018"
Motion made and 2nd to delete the words "that day" in paragraph 10 of the Higgins draft and insert in its place the word and numbers "April 25, 2018", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to delete the words "that day" in paragraph 10 of the Higgins draft and insert in its place the word and numbers "April 25, 2018", all in favor, 9-0..”
Insert new paragraph after paragraph 10 to read as follows: "The City of Woburn already contributes to the power grid and there are already approximately twelve miles of transmission lines...
Motion made and 2nd to insert new paragraph after paragraph 10 to read as follows: "The City of Woburn already contributes to the power grid and there are already approximately twelve miles of transmission lines currently in the city", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to insert new paragraph after paragraph 10 to read as follows: "The City of Woburn already contributes to the power grid and there are already approximately twelve miles of transmission lines currently in the city", all in favor, 9-0..”
Add paragraphs 19 and 20 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 29 of the Higgins draft
Motion made and 2nd to add paragraphs 19 and 20 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 29 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add paragraphs 19 and 20 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 29 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
Add a second sentence to Higgins draft paragraph 28 to read as follows: "The closest house from the vault on Pickering Street is a distance of eighteen feet according to the design on record as...
Motion made and 2nd to add a second sentence to Higgins draft paragraph 28 to read as follows: "The closest house from the vault on Pickering Street is a distance of eighteen feet according to the design on record as confirmed by the City Engineer", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add a second sentence to Higgins draft paragraph 28 to read as follows: "The closest house from the vault on Pickering Street is a distance of eighteen feet according to the design on record as confirmed by the City Engineer", all in favor, 9-0..”
Add paragraph 22 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 30 of the Higgins draft
Motion made and 2nd to add paragraph 22 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 30 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add paragraph 22 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 30 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
The words "large areas of" after the words "the pumping station" in paragraph 33 of the Higgins draft
Motion made and 2nd that the words "large areas of" after the words "the pumping station" in paragraph 33 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the words "large areas of" after the words "the pumping station" in paragraph 33 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
Add paragraphs 27 and 28 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 34 of the Higgins draft
Motion made and 2nd to add paragraphs 27 and 28 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 34 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add paragraphs 27 and 28 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 34 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
Add from paragraph 29 of the Campbell draft the words ", with 18,000 cars per day according to information from the MassDOT Traffic Data Collection" to the end of paragraph 35 of the Higgins draft
Motion made and 2nd to add from paragraph 29 of the Campbell draft the words ", with 18,000 cars per day according to information from the MassDOT Traffic Data Collection" to the end of paragraph 35 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add from paragraph 29 of the Campbell draft the words ", with 18,000 cars per day according to information from the MassDOT Traffic Data Collection" to the end of paragraph 35 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
Add from paragraph 34 of the Campbell draft the words ", with 25,000 cars per day according to information from the MassDOT Traffic Data Collection" to the end of paragraph 39 of the Higgins draft
Motion made and 2nd to add from paragraph 34 of the Campbell draft the words ", with 25,000 cars per day according to information from the MassDOT Traffic Data Collection" to the end of paragraph 39 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add from paragraph 34 of the Campbell draft the words ", with 25,000 cars per day according to information from the MassDOT Traffic Data Collection" to the end of paragraph 39 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
Add paragraphs 45 through 49 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 52 of the Higgins draft
Motion made and 2nd to add paragraphs 45 through 49 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 52 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add paragraphs 45 through 49 of the Campbell draft after paragraph 52 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
Add at the end of paragraph 53 of the Higgins draft the words ", a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health" from paragraph 50 of the Campbell draft
Motion made and 2nd to add at the end of paragraph 53 of the Higgins draft the words ", a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health" from paragraph 50 of the Campbell draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add at the end of paragraph 53 of the Higgins draft the words ", a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health" from paragraph 50 of the Campbell draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
Paragraph 54 of the Campbell draft be added after paragraph 56 of the Higgins draft
Motion made and 2nd that paragraph 54 of the Campbell draft be added after paragraph 56 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that paragraph 54 of the Campbell draft be added after paragraph 56 of the Higgins draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
The petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a public way to allow installation of a new subsurface 345 kilovolt transmission conduit duct bank with...
Motion made and 2nd that the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a public way to allow installation of a new subsurface 345 kilovolt transmission conduit duct bank with appurtenant communication/signal wires beneath Lake Avenue, Pickering Street, Border Street, Cross Street, Washington Street, and Montvale Avenue be DENIED for the following reasons: NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Findings of Fact and Reasons for Denial Based on the authority granted to the Woburn City Council under M.G.L. Ch.166, §22 and M.G.L. Ch.164, §72(a), the general discretion of the Woburn City Council and the following Findings of Fact and Reasons for Denial, the Woburn City Council hereby denies the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (hereinafter "the petitioner") for a grant of right in a public way pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 166, Section 22 to allow installation of a new subsurface 345 kilovolt transmission conduit duct bank with appurtenant communication/signal wires beneath Lake Avenue (approximately 1485 linear feet), Pickering Street (approximately 475 linear feet), Border Street (approximately 540 linear feet), Cross Street (approximately 365 linear feet), Washington Street (approximately 2,275 linear feet), and Montvale Avenue (approximately 2090 linear feet) (hereinafter "the Project"): 1. The grant of a right of way to construct or alter transmission lines is within the authority of th
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a public way to allow installation of a new subsurface 345 kilovolt transmission conduit duct bank with appurtenant communication/signal wires beneath Lake Avenue, Pickering Street, Border Street, Cross Street, Washington Street, and Montvale Avenue be DENIED for the following reasons: NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy Findings of Fact and Reasons for Denial Based on the authority granted to the Woburn City Council under M.G.L. Ch.166, §22 and M.G.L. Ch.164, §72(a), the general discretion of the Woburn City Council and the following Findings of Fact and Reasons for Denial, the Woburn City Council hereby denies the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (hereinafter "the petitioner") for a grant of right in a public way pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 166, Section 22 to allow installation of a new subsurface 345 kilovolt transmission conduit duct bank with appurtenant communication/signal wires beneath Lake Avenue (approximately 1485 linear feet), Pickering Street (approximately 475 linear feet), Border Street (approximately 540 linear feet), Cross Street (approximately 365 linear feet), Washington Street (approximately 2,275 linear feet), and Montvale Avenue (approximately 2090 linear feet) (hereinafter "the Project"): 1. The grant of a right of way to construct or alter transmission lines is within the authority of the City Council. 2. The City Council shall not act arbitrarily or capriciously. 3. An important consideration for the City of Woburn in granting a right of way is the impact said right of way would have on the community and whether the grant would incommode the public. 4. The proposed project, as set forth herein, incommodes the public use of public ways and/or interrupts navigation. 5. Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch.166, §22, the City Council has exclusive authority in the City of Woburn to grant a right in a public way for the installation of electric transmission lines. 6. Pursuant to M.G.L Ch.164, §72(a), unless the City Council grants a right in a way for the installation of an electric transmission line, the petitioner shall not transmit electricity through any transmission line that may be installed. 7. In Boston Edison Company vs. Board of Selectman of Concord, 355 Mass. 79, 242 NE 2nd 868 (1968), the Supreme Judicial Court found in favor of the Board of Selectman of Concord which denied Boston Edison Company permission to cross certain public ways in the respective towns with its high tension wires due to incommoding the public. 8. Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 166, §21, the basic standard stated by the Supreme Judicial Court is that the petitioner in installing transmission lines "shall not incommode the public use of public ways or endanger or interrupt navigation". [See Boston Edison Company vs. Board of Selectman of Concord, 355 Mass. at 87, 242 NE 2nd at 874 (1968)] 9. The Supreme Judicial Court defined incommode as "…to give inconvenience or trouble to; to disturb or molest; to put out…" and "…to subject to inconvenience or discomfort; to trouble, annoy …". Boston Edison Company vs. Board of Selectman of Concord, 355 Mass. at 90, 242 NE 2nd at 876, Footnote 2 (1968). 10. A valid consideration in whether or not to grant a right of way as contemplated by M.G.L. c.166, section 22 is the economy and/or efficiency of granting a right of way to the extent that other wires or cables of other providers may use the same right of way. M.G.L. c.166, section 22 specifically authorizes the City after granting a right of way and after the erection of the same to permit an increase in the number of wires or cables and grant other companies the right to attach its wires. The proposed right of way, due to the nature of the voltage, will impede or prohibit the use by other users and indeed would more than likely prohibit the placement of other utilities in the ground proximate to the proposed line. Granting a public way that primarily benefits one service and excludes other uses is not in the best interests of the City and will potentially cause further disruption and interference with public ways in other locations if other utilities need to stay outside of the same right of way and other rights of way are required. 11. City water mains, water service lines to water users, city sewer mains and service lines are all in the ground in proximity to the proposed transmission line. 12. The City Council is duty bound to protect the integrity of the City infrastructure from damage that may occur during the proposed construction of the transmission line and for the long-term maintenance and repair of City infrastructure which would be significantly hindered and/or problematic if such repairs and maintenance are necessary in the proximity of a subsurface 345 kilovolt transmission conduit. 13. At the request and/or agreement of the Petitioner, this matter was continued to allow Petitioner to answer a myriad of questions that arose as well as to give the Petitioner time to confer with City Department heads, including the Superintendent of DPW. 14. Petitioner was unable to address all of the issues that arose with the Superintendent of DPW because, as acknowledged by the Petitioner, two Nor'easters in March interfered with their ability to conduct survey work along the project route. On or about Tuesday, April 17, 2018, the same date of the last meeting of the City Council, the Petitioner informed the Superintendent of DPW of the following: a. "Lake Ave Routing: Black and Veatch is completing a feasibility study to determine the best way to get the duct bank off of Lake Ave. We had to complete a detailed survey of the city property between Lake Ave and Horn Pond to ensure that all impacts to city property could be identified. The survey work was delayed due to the back to back Nor'easters in March. This survey has now been completed and B&V is working on conceptual design for the area. Once the study has been completed we plan to reach back out to review the options." b. "Utility relocations due to Manhole on Pickering Street: Black and Veatch is completing a feasibility study to show the anticipated utilities to be relocated as part of the manhole location on Pickering Street. Once the study has been completed we plan to reach back out to review the drawings." c. "Geotechnical and Test Pit Data: My apologies for not sending this information sooner. I mistakenly thought that this had been provided. I have attached the geotechnical report for your review." d. "Test Pit Data: My apologies for not sending this information sooner. I mistakenly thought that this had been provided. I have attached the test pit Information for your review." 15. The Superintendent of DPW met with the Petitioners Team and new plans were submitted to the Superintendent of DPW on April 25, 2018. The Superintendent requested that additional details be provided which clearly demonstrate that the proposed transmission line can be properly positioned to allow clear access and provide reasonable clearances away from City infrastructure. The Petitioner requested additional time be granted to them to provide these details. 16. The City of Woburn already contributes to the power grid and there are already approximately twelve miles of transmission lines currently in the city. 17. A portion of the Project will be constructed under the Horn Pond Brook at the Scalley Dam. 18. The dam is critical to the security and integrity of Horn Pond and the aquifer below it that provides a significant portion of the City water. 19. The roadway at the Scalley Dam has been subject to settling during washouts. 20. The Scalley Dam has been reconstructed a number of times over the years to ensure the integrity of the dam to protect the safety and welfare of the residents and property owners downstream from the dam. 21. Past breaches of the Scalley Dam have caused millions of dollars of property damage in Woburn and Winchester over the years. 22. The most recent reconstruction of the Scalley Dam was completed in 2017 at a cost of approximately $1,000,000.00. 23. The 2017 reconstruction of the Scalley Dam was performed to address known risks to future deterioration of the dam based on existing conditions at the time of construction. 24. Even during the 2017 reconstruction of the Scalley Dam a breach occurred that indicates the uncertainty of the stability of controlling the flow of water from Horn Pond to the Horn Pond Brook downstream. 25. Plans provided by Eversource do not include construction details including the impact of the 345 kV transmission line on the Scalley Dam or other infrastructure. 26. Possible breach of the Scalley Dam could cause millions of dollars of property damage in both Woburn and Winchester. 27. Further breach of the Scalley Dam caused by construction of or the impact from the operation of the 345 kV transmission line over time may result in additional property damage as well as potential personal injury. 28. Also, a breach of the Scalley Dam in the future would undermine Lake Avenue and any infrastructure under the roadway including the 345 kV transmission line. 29. The Scalley Dam is also located on Lake Avenue. The area of the Project on Lake Avenue is a heavily used passive recreation area with hundreds of pedestrians walking along the street sidewalks on any given day. 30. A municipal parking lot is located on Lake Avenue that is used for public access to the Horn Pond recreation area along the route of the Project. 31. Further, Lake Avenue is a heavily traveled roadway connecting Woburn with Winchester and Arlington. 32. Many passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailer trucks, pass along Lake Avenue each day. 33. The extended period of construction and future maintenance work on the Project will cause disruption in the flow of traffic, impact residents and pedestrians, and be a continuing source of such disruption as the ground is dug up to make repairs as needed, on Lake Avenue as well as other streets along the route of the Project. 34. Pickering Street, which is also along the route of the Project, is a narrow street with smaller house lots that have numerous homes constructed with little or no setback from the street. The closest house from the vault on Pickering Street is a distance of eighteen feet according to the design on record as confirmed by the City Engineer. 35. The construction and future maintenance of the Project will cause severe disruption and annoyance for the residents and property owners along Pickering Street and will prohibit the flow of vehicles along the inferior roadway and access to the homes. 36. A ten foot by thirty foot vault is proposed to be constructed on Pickering Street. 37. The construction of the vault on Pickering Street will prohibit vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the street and access by residents to their homes, including deliveries, visiting nurses and other necessary travel. 38. Further, Border Street, also along the route of the Project, is a narrow street with smaller house lots that have numerous homes constructed with little or no setback from the street. 39. The construction plans of petitioner do not address current conditions of the city's existing infrastructure under the roadways. 40. The construction and future maintenance of the Project will cause severe disruption and annoyance for the residents and property owners along Border Street and will prohibit the flow of vehicles along the roadway and access to the homes. 41. Further, the areas of Lake Avenue, Pickering Street and Border Street are among the oldest settled areas in the city and the extensive construction and maintenance of the Project may jeopardize the integrity of the many homes and buildings along the roadways which have inferior rubble stone basements and older/outdated construction methods. 42. In addition, the water service from the pumping station to large areas of the city passes along Lake Avenue, potentially leaving the city's water source susceptible to disruption caused by the Project. 43. The water lines, sewer lines, and other underground infrastructure in the area of Lake Avenue, Pickering Street, and Border Street will be disturbed and may be jeopardized by the extensive construction and future maintenance of the Project. 44. Cross Street is a heavily traveled and thickly settled roadway connecting Woburn, Winchester and Stoneham and used by many commuters to access Interstate Route 93. 45. The construction and future maintenance of the project will cause severe disruption and annoyance for the residents, property owners and the travelling public along the roadway. 46. The Project also runs along Washington Street which is a heavily traveled roadway connecting Woburn and Winchester, with 18,000 cars per day according to information from the MassDOT Traffic Data Collection. 47. Ambulance services constantly use Washington Street for access to Winchester Hospital. 48. The line of the Project on Washington Street will pass an established playground with baseball fields, football fields, a street hockey rink, a seasonal swimming pool, children's playground equipment and is a place of gathering for children and their families year round. 49. The construction and future maintenance of the Project along Washington Street will severely disrupt travel and cause additional inconveniences and annoyances to the residents and traveling public along the roadway. 50. Montvale Avenue, also along the route of the Project, is a heavily traveled roadway that connects Woburn to Interstate Route 93, with 25,000 cars per day according to information from the MassDOT Traffic Data Collection. 51. The intersection of Washington Street and Montvale Avenue is one of the most congested intersections in the city. 52. Washington Street, as well as Montvale Avenue will be part of a street widening project. Upon completion of the widening of Washington Street and Montvale Avenue, the Washington Street roadway will absorb additional heavy traffic volume. 53. In addition, upon completion of the widening of Washington Street and Montvale Avenue, the Montvale Avenue roadway will absorb additional heavy traffic volume. 54. There are at least six (6) bus routes along the proposed route of the underground transmission line with stops along the route. These routes would most certainly be disrupted during construction causing significant inconvenience and disruption. 55. There are at least six (6) bus routes along the proposed route of the underground transmission line with stops along the route where children could be exposed to EMF if the transmission line is in operation. 56. Further, the Project's proposed transmission line will be constructed along Montvale Avenue including the section that passes over the Aberjona River. 57. The proposal to excavate in, around and/or under the Aberjona River would have a negative impact upon the city of Woburn. It is well-established that the sediment in and around the wetlands and riverbed of the Aberjona river is potentially contaminated as a result of the numerous Superfund sites in the area. The disruption and movement of this potentially contaminated settlement prohibits approval of the proposal. 58. The construction and future maintenance of the Project along Montvale Avenue will severely disrupt travel and cause additional inconveniences and annoyances to the residents and traveling public along the roadway. 59. The petitioner argues there is no causal link to negative health effects as a result of continued exposure to EMF. Nevertheless, the Petitioner concedes that it is also true that it has not been established that EMF does not cause negative health effects as a result of continued exposure to EMF. 60. The impact of the electromagnetic field ("EMF") emitted from the Project creates public health concerns, as the majority of the Project will run through single and two family residential neighborhoods. 61. In the final decision of the Energy Facilities Siting Board (the "EFSB"), the EFSB recognized the existing EMF impact from construction and operation of the Project. 62. In the final decision of the EFSB, the EFSB ordered Eversource to continue to evaluate the mitigation of the EMF indicating that the mitigation proposed to date is not sufficient to alleviate public health concerns. 63. The Project may diminish the property value of homes along the route of the Project because of the close proximity and location of the Project. 64. The petitioner was unable, after repeated requests, to provide evidence of the location of a comparable installation of a 345kV transmission line using the cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) cable system method of installation for such a distance or in such a thickly settled residential area on a substandard road. 65. During the multiple Public Hearings, the petitioner touted their public relations capabilities in notifying the public and frequently stated that residents were consistently notified, including mailings and visits to residents' homes referred to by the petitioner as "door knocking". Many residents that live directly on the route of the transmission line stated that they had not received one mailing or notification from the petitioner about the project or about the public hearings that were taking place. 66. After the first Public Hearing held on February 20, 2018, the petitioner's representatives stated that they would send out notifications of any future Public Hearings that were to follow to the residents. The petitioner presented no evidence of the notification being sent to the residents. 67. At the Public Hearing on April 17, 2018, the City Council asked for the list of residents that have been notified about this project. The petitioner agreed to provide the list of residents. As of May 1, 2018, the City Council has not received any such list from the petitioner. 68. At the Public Hearing on April 17, 2018, the petitioner offered to send to the City Council, in care of the office of the City Clerk, a PDF file of the construction plans of the project to post on the City of Woburn's website to give residents more information on the project. As of May 1, 2018, the City Clerk has not received said construction plans of the project from the petitioner. 69. The vaults along Lake Avenue, Pickering Street, Washington Street and Montvale Avenue will have high levels of EMF exceeding those determined to have effect on human health by the World Health Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. 70. The 90° turn at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Pickering Street will have higher levels of EMF exceeding those determined to have effect on human health by the World Health Organization. 71. The 90° turn at the intersection of Pickering Street and Border Street will have higher levels of EMF exceeding those determined to have effect on human health by the World Health Organization. 72. The 90° turn at the intersection of Washington Street and Montvale Avenue will have higher levels of EMF exceeding those determined to have effect on human health by the World Health Organization. 73. Although health effects of the EMF may be outside the scope of the term incommoding, the City Council is cognizant of the history of the industrial uses in the city which caused or contributed to childhood leukemia from land designated by the Federal Government as a Superfund Site. [See Anderson vs. W.R. Grace & Co., 628 F. Supp. 1219 (D. Mass. 1986); Anderson vs. Cryovac, Inc., 862 F.2d 910 (1988)]. 74. The evidence presented including plans, documents, and testimony at the public hearing shows a significant incommoding of the public during construction and future operation of the 345 kV transmission line and therefore the petition for a grant of right in a way must be denied. 75. Although the review of the petition for a grant of right in a way by the City Council is limited to the incommoding of the public and that the plans, documents and testimony provided as evidence clearly demonstrates a significant incommoding of the public during construction and future operation of the 345 kV transmission line, the City Council noted during testimony by the petitioner that a route along an existing utility easement controlled by the petitioner exists which would relieve that public of the significant incommoding presented in the proposed petition for a grant of right in a way. , all in favor, 9-0..”
The decision including the list of reason for denial be posted on the city's website
Motion made and 2nd that the decision including the list of reason for denial be posted on the city's website, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the decision including the list of reason for denial be posted on the city's website, all in favor, 9-0..”
For a two minute recess — Nd
Motion made and 2 for a two minute recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 for a two minute recess, all in favor, 9-0..”
A copy of the decision and reasons for denial in the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a public way to allow installation of a new subsurface 345...
Motion made and 2 that a copy of the decision and reasons for denial in the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a public way to allow installation of a new subsurface 345 kilovolt transmission conduit duct bank with appurtenant communication/signal wires beneath Lake Avenue, Pickering Street, Border Street, Cross Street, Washington Street, and Montvale Avenue be sent to the Town of Stoneham, the Town of Wakefield and the Town of Winchester, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 that a copy of the decision and reasons for denial in the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a public way to allow installation of a new subsurface 345 kilovolt transmission conduit duct bank with appurtenant communication/signal wires beneath Lake Avenue, Pickering Street, Border Street, Cross Street, Washington Street, and Montvale Avenue be sent to the Town of Stoneham, the Town of Wakefield and the Town of Winchester, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications 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 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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 5, 2018 — On the petition by 285 Locust LLC, c/o Duffy Bros Management Co., Inc., Kevin Duffy, 465 Waverley Oaks,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 5, 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 JUNE 5, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Sports Management Services, Inc., 41 East Street, Winchester, Massachusetts 01890, an individual owning land to be...
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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 5, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances — On the petition by Sports Management...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 5, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 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 JUNE 5, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the 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 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 proposed conditions be accepted and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed conditions be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed conditions be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The petitioner will comply with all appropriate noise ordinances in the City of Woburn
Motion made and 2nd that the petitioner will comply with all appropriate noise ordinances in the City of Woburn, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the petitioner will comply with all appropriate noise ordinances in the City of Woburn, all in favor, 9-0..”
Proposed condition 8 be amended to read as follows: "8. The City Council authorizes the petitioner to have live entertainment, music, speakers, and televisions on the rooftop dining area and that...
Motion made and 2nd that proposed condition 8 be amended to read as follows: "8. The City Council authorizes the petitioner to have live entertainment, music, speakers, and televisions on the rooftop dining area and that the petitioner shall comply with all applicable noise ordinances of the City of Woburn," all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that proposed condition 8 be amended to read as follows: "8. The City Council authorizes the petitioner to have live entertainment, music, speakers, and televisions on the rooftop dining area and that the petitioner shall comply with all applicable noise ordinances of the City of Woburn," all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the proposed conditions, as amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit — On the petition by Hugo...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the proposed conditions, as amended, be adopted as conditions of 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 proposed conditions, as amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by BlueLine Rental, 8401 New Trails Drive, Suite 150, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 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 BlueLine Rental, 8401 New Trails Drive, Suite 150, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 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 BlueLine Rental, 8401 New Trails Drive, Suite 150, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 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 following condition be added to the special permit: 1. That the hours of operation shall be between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Motion made and 2nd that the following condition be added to the special permit: 1. That the hours of operation shall be between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Haggerty opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Haggerty
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following condition be added to the special permit: 1. That the hours of operation shall be between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Haggerty opposed)..”
The following condition be added to the special permit: 2. That the special permit shall be granted to BlueLine Rental and shall not be transferable
Motion made and 2nd that the following condition be added to the special permit: 2. That the special permit shall be granted to BlueLine Rental and shall not be transferable, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following condition be added to the special permit: 2. That the special permit shall be granted to BlueLine Rental and shall not be transferable, all in favor, 9-0..”
The following condition be added to the special permit: 3. That all equipment maintenance and repairs shall be done inside the building
Motion made and 2nd that the following condition be added to the special permit: 3. That all equipment maintenance and repairs shall be done inside the building, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following condition be added to the special permit: 3. That all equipment maintenance and repairs shall be done inside the building, all in favor, 9-0..”
The following condition be added to the special permit: 4. That the special permit excludes authorization for the sale and/or rental of automobiles and motorcycles from the locus
Motion made and 2nd that the following condition be added to the special permit: 4. That the special permit excludes authorization for the sale and/or rental of automobiles and motorcycles from the locus, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following condition be added to the special permit: 4. That the special permit excludes authorization for the sale and/or rental of automobiles and motorcycles from the locus, all in favor, 9-0..”
The following condition be added to the special permit: 5. That the petitioner shall file a snow storage plan with the Building Commissioner
Motion made and 2nd that the following condition be added to the special permit: 5. That the petitioner shall file a snow storage plan with the Building Commissioner, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following condition be added to the special permit: 5. That the petitioner shall file a snow storage plan with the Building Commissioner, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended — On the petition by BlueLine Rental, 8401 New Trails Drive, Suite 150, The Woodlands, Texas 77381 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Mercer-Bruen, Haggerty opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, TedescoNo: Haggerty, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Mercer-Bruen, Haggerty opposed)..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Diprio Construction Corp., 271 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 5, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Diprio...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 5, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 JUNE 5, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Diversified Construction Corp. 271 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
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 Diversified Construction Corp. 271 Salem 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..”
A communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting an update in the next two weeks on the status of the zoning violations and informing his office of the action taken by the City...
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting an update in the next two weeks on the status of the zoning violations and informing his office of the action taken by the City Council at this meeting, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting an update in the next two weeks on the status of the zoning violations and informing his office of the action taken by the City Council at this meeting, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by Diversified Construction Corp. 271 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 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 public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council August 14, 2018 — On the petition by President Haggerty concerning the structure or structures located in the City of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 14, 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 AUGUST 14, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $2,000,000.00 from Overlay Reserve Acct to opeb Trust Fund Acct, Assessor Appraisals Acct, Personal Property Audit Acct and...
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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $14,000.00 from Traffic Improvements E. Woburn Acct to Cedar Street Ramp Study 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 — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Roman Limousine Inc. for new Livery License, committee report was received "ought to pass with the condition as follows: All limousines must be...
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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petitions by Logan Way for new Livery Licenses, committee report was received "ought to pass with the conditions as follows: 1
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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Woburn Cab Co
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 matter be referred to public hearing and to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Woburn Foreign Motors, 394 Washington Street for an Inflammable License to allow the storage...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING AND TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING AND TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — Petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Leggatt McCall Properties, 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 to amend the 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 matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Leggatt McCall Properties, 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 to amend the 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 Montvale Land LLC, c/o Leggatt McCall Properties, 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 to amend the Zoning Map of the City of...
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 The Dough Connection Corp., 32A, 32B and 32C Holton Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 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 Hill Hockey Clinic LLC, 16 Seabrook Road, Salisbury, Massachusetts 01952 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 April 19, 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 April 19, 2018 Jay Picone, Director of Finance, Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Assessment advising the FY2019...
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 order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meetings for July 2018 and August 2018 shall be held on July 17, 2018 and August 14, 2018; and Further, due to the State Primary, the City...
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 order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered That Schedule 3 Stop Signs of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended be further amended by adding the following: george avenue - That...
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 order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered That Schedule 3 Stop Signs of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended be further amended by adding the following: robert avenue - That...
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 order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered That the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding to Schedule 3 Stop Signs the following: jefferson avenue -...
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..”
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..”
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