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May 15, 2018
46 recorded votes, 3 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 accepted — A communication dated May 9, 2018 with attachment was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Re: June 30, 2017 Independent Auditor's report Dear...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be ACCEPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be ACCEPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to hear from Woburn Retirement System Administrator Maureen Marcucci
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to hear from Woburn Retirement System Administrator Maureen Marcucci, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to hear from Woburn Retirement System Administrator Maureen Marcucci, all in favor, 9-0..”
Reject the letter dated May 10, 2018 (the motion failed)
Motion made and 2nd that the letter be rejected, President Haggerty declared the motion failed.
The journal records the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the letter be rejected, President Haggerty declared the motion failed..”
The matter be laid on the table pending further information from the Mayor — A communication dated May 10, 2018 with attachments was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows:...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE PENDING FURTHER INFORMATION FROM THE MAYOR, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Gaffney, Gately opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Gaffney, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE PENDING FURTHER INFORMATION FROM THE MAYOR, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Gaffney, Gately opposed)..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Adam Quinn, Quinn Management, Inc., 360 Route 101, Unit 4B, Bedford, New Hampshire 03110 for a special permit...
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 given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by Adam Quinn, Quinn Management, Inc., 360 Route 101, Unit 4B, Bedford, New Hampshire 03110 for a special permit pursuant...
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 on the following two matters be held collectively
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing on the following two matters be held collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing on the following two matters be held collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 17, 2018 — On the petition by Jamieson Properties, 627 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1989...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 17, 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 JULY 17, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 17, 2018 — On the petition by Jamieson Properties, 627 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 17, 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 JULY 17, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Woburn Foreign Motors, 394 Washington Street for an Inflammable License to allow the storage of waste oil, Class iiib, 4,000 gallons, underground...
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 inflammable license be granted
Motion made and 2nd that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSE be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSE be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by James Nadeau, 78 School Street, Woburn, Massachusetts for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
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 June 19, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by James Nadeau,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 19, 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 19, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by All-Tex Inc. d/b/a Inline Distributing Co., 14093 Balboa Boulevard, Sylmar, California 91342 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
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 three recommendations of the Planning Department be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 2. That the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the three recommendations of the Planning Department be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 2. That the City Clerk shall notify the City Council one month prior to the expiration date of the special permit, and 3. The City Council makes a finding that the extension or alteration will not be substantially more detrimental than the current use, 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 three recommendations of the Planning Department be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 2. That the City Clerk shall notify the City Council one month prior to the expiration date of the special permit, and 3. The City Council makes a finding that the extension or alteration will not be substantially more detrimental than the current use, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 19, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by New Creek II...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 19, 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 19, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by President Haggerty, Alderman Michael Anderson, Alderman Higgins, Alderman Tedesco, Alderman Mercer-Bruen, Alderman...
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 President Haggerty, Alderman Michael Anderson, Alderman Higgins, Alderman Tedesco, Alderman Mercer-Bruen, Alderman Gately and Alderman Campbell to...
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 President Haggerty, Alderman Michael Anderson, Alderman Higgins, Alderman Tedesco, Alderman Mercer-Bruen, Alderman Gately and Alderman Campbell...
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 public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 5, 2018 — On the petition by President Richard Haggerty and Alderman Michael Anderson to further amend the 1985...
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..”
Citizen’s Participation
The matter be referred to Committee on Liaison — Petition by David DeMambro, 7 Center Street relative to paint shop fumes being emitted in the neighborhood
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Infrastructure and Public Lands
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to authorize the Mayor to accept on behalf of the City of Woburn the perpetual right and easement in certain water mains and sanitary sewers in 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..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Friends of Mary Cummings Park, 101 Middlesex Turnpike, Suite 6, pmb#343, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 for a Special Event Permit to allow a...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Social Capital Inc., 165 New Boston Street, Suite M, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to allows a music concert series at...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by SureRide Taxi, 400 Trade Center, Suite 5900, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Taxi Cab License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED 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 COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Musto Jewelers, 186 Cambridge Road, #9, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Secondhand Dealers and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED 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 COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by McDonald's Corporation, c/o William J. Squires, Esq., Hinckley Allen, 28 Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 for a special permit pursuant to...
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 Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, 2nd Floor, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, as an individual owning land to be affected by change or...
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 May 3, 2018 was received from Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging along with a copy of the Director's Report and the...
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..”
A letter be sent to the City Engineer requesting that he meet with the City Council after the bid is approved to discuss the construction schedule and anticipated impacts in the area
Motion made and 2nd that a letter be sent to the City Engineer requesting that he meet with the City Council after the bid is approved to discuss the construction schedule and anticipated impacts in the area, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a letter be sent to the City Engineer requesting that he meet with the City Council after the bid is approved to discuss the construction schedule and anticipated impacts in the area, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A copy of a communication dated April 12, 2018 to Mayor Scott D. Galvin was received from Paul Stedman, District Highway Director, MassDOT, 519 Appleton...
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..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to Committee on Personnel — A communication dated May 9, 2018 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Campbell: By the power vested...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meetings on July 17, 2018 and August 14, 2018 shall be held begin at 6:30 p.m
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 — Order: The Committee on Special Permits meet with representatives of Town Fair Tire Centers of Massachusetts LLC relative to a special permit issued on August 11, 2011 for...
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 — Order: The Committee on Special Permits meet with representatives of nasdi, LLC relative to a special permit issued on March 26, 2015 for the property located at 39 Olympia...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Concannon abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Concannon abstained)..”
The order be adopted — Order: The Committee on Special Permits meet with owners of 17A Maywood Terrace relative to a special permit issued on July 7, 1981 concerning compliance with the special permit
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 resolve be adopted and referred to Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Resolve: The Board of Health Agent be requested to attend a meeting with the City Council or a committee...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, sections of a block wall constructed by the city along Willow Street Brook have fallen into the brook; and Whereas, the fallen blocks have begun to...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The resolve be adopted and a copy be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works — Resolve: Whereas, Rumford Park Avenue is a heavily travelled roadway; and Whereas, Rumford Park Avenue does not...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED and a copy be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED and a copy be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works, all in favor, 9-0..”
The resolve be adopted and a copy be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works — Resolve: Whereas, Alfred Street is a heavily travelled roadway; and Whereas, there is a crosswalk at the...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED and a copy be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED and a copy be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules for the purpose of adding the following late filed matters to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purpose of adding the following late filed matters to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purpose of adding the following late filed matters to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Liaison — A communication dated May 15, 2018 was received from Tina P. Cassidy, Planning Board and wra Director, as follows: Subject: 5-21-18...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands and that representatives of MassDOT and Woburn Foreign Motors be invited to attend the meeting — A communication dated May 9,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS and that representatives of MassDOT and Woburn Foreign Motors be invited to attend the meeting, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS and that representatives of MassDOT and Woburn Foreign Motors be invited to attend the meeting, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, 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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