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June 5, 2018
54 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..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order, all favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order, all favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by New England Orienteering Club, Inc., 9 Cannon Road for a Special Event Permit to allow a map and compass navigation event at Horn Pond on August...
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..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2 to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
Suspend the rules to hear from the Mayor on this matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to hear from the Mayor on this matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to hear from the Mayor on this matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
Accept and make part of the record the document indicating the insurance contributions in comparable communities
Motion made and 2nd to accept and make part of the record the document indicating the insurance contributions in comparable communities, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept and make part of the record the document indicating the insurance contributions in comparable communities, all in favor, 9- 0..”
Open the discussion to hear from the public
Motion made and 2nd to open the discussion to hear from the public, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to open the discussion to hear from the public, 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..”
Accept the communication dated May 31, 2018 from His Honor the Mayor
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication dated May 31, 2018 from His Honor the Mayor, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication dated May 31, 2018 from His Honor the Mayor, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Liaison — A communication dated May 31, 2018 was received from His Honor the Mayor as follows: Re: Retiree Health Insurance Contributions - Supplemental As...
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..”
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..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $56,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated from Cemetery Interest Fund and distributed as follows for Fiscal Year 2019: $8,000.00...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $4,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Outside Survey Consultants Acct #0141058-586622 $4,000.00 to Engineering...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 19, 2018 — On the petition by Sports Management Services, Inc., 41 East Street, Winchester, Massachusetts 01890,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 19, 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 19, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by 285 Locust LLC, c/o Duffy Bros Management Co., Inc., Kevin Duffy, 465 Waverley Oaks, Suite 500, Waltham, Massachusetts 02452 for a special permit...
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..”
Amend Condition 22 to read as follows: "22. That an ADA accessible sidewalk be established in the area of the project on Locust Street as determined in the field by the Police Chief and DPW...
Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition 22 to read as follows: "22. That an ADA accessible sidewalk be established in the area of the project on Locust Street as determined in the field by the Police Chief and DPW Superintendent", 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Campbell opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition 22 to read as follows: "22. That an ADA accessible sidewalk be established in the area of the project on Locust Street as determined in the field by the Police Chief and DPW Superintendent", 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Campbell opposed)..”
Add Condition 11(e) to read as follows: "11(e) This paragraph mitigates the impact the proposed development will have on motor vehicle traffic"
Motion made and 2nd to add Condition 11(e) to read as follows: "11(e) This paragraph mitigates the impact the proposed development will have on motor vehicle traffic", 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Concannon opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add Condition 11(e) to read as follows: "11(e) This paragraph mitigates the impact the proposed development will have on motor vehicle traffic", 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Concannon opposed)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended by adopting the conditions recommended by the Committee on Special Permits as further amended — On the petition by 285 Locust LLC, c/o Duffy Bros...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED by adopting the conditions recommended by the Committee on Special Permits as further amended, 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 SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED by adopting the conditions recommended by the Committee on Special Permits as further amended, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Haggerty opposed)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by The Dough Connection Corp., 32A, 32B and 32C Holton Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant...
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 The Dough Connection Corp., 32A, 32B and 32C Holton Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to...
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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 17, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by The Dough...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 17, 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 JULY 17, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 Diprio Construction Corp., 271 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a...
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 President Richard Haggerty and Alderman Michael Anderson to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 11.6.12 Rooftop...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted, as amended with the amendments as follows: 1. That Planning Board recommendation Number 1 be adopted as an amendment; and that 2. That the following be added to the Ordinance...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That Planning Board recommendation Number 1 be adopted as an amendment; and that 2. That the following be added to the Ordinance "The height shall not exceed what is reasonably required to comply with the Building Code requirements and reasonably required to install the elevator as determined by the Building Commissioner", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That Planning Board recommendation Number 1 be adopted as an amendment; and that 2. That the following be added to the Ordinance "The height shall not exceed what is reasonably required to comply with the Building Code requirements and reasonably required to install the elevator as determined by the Building Commissioner", all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Hill Hockey Clinic LLC, 16 Seabrook Road, Salisbury, Massachusetts 01952 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 documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Hill Hockey Clinic LLC, 16 Seabrook Road, Salisbury, Massachusetts 01952 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 17, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Hill Hockey...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 17, 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 JULY 17, 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 Montvale Land LLC, c/o Leggatt McCall Properties, 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 to amend the...
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 — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Leggatt McCall Properties, 10 Post Office Square, Boston,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 19, 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 19, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 19, 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 19, 2018, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Steven Alicandro dba SureRide Taxi for renewal of a Taxi Cab License, 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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Musto Jewelers for a renewal of a Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License, 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 — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $113,000.00 from DPW/Overtime Acct to various DPW Accounts, 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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $815,000.00 from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct to various Fire Department Accounts, 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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to appropriate the sum of $260,000.00 from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct to Demolition of Clapp School 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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to appropriate the sum $50,000.00 from peg Cable fund to purchase projector, tv, digital signage for media enhancement to City Hall, committee report...
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 — Petition by Yuying Huang, 3 Unicorn Avenue, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended...
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 22, 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 May 23, 2018 to City Clerk William C. Campbell was received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan Doucette as follows: Re: Review of...
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 copy of a communication dated May 16, 2018 with attachment to Joseph Lemay, pe, EPA Region New England was received from Michael L. Raymond, Chairman,...
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..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
Take the matter from the table
Motion made and 2nd to take the matter from the table, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the matter from the table, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Liaison — On the communication dated May 10, 2018 with attachments received from Mayor Scott D. Galvin relative to retiree health insurance contributions
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..”
Take the matter from the table
Motion made and 2nd to take the matter from the table, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the matter from the table, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — On the Order to approve deficit spending that is in excess of appropriation for removal of snow and ice
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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas several street lights along Olympia Avenue and all street lights on Normac Road have been inoperable for over two months, and Whereas, Eversource...
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 Order be amended by adding before the words "World War II" the words "Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I," — Order: As amended, be further amended by adding a new paragraph 13 to...
Motion made and 2nd that the Order be amended by adding before the words "World War II" the words "Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I,", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Order be amended by adding before the words "World War II" the words "Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I,", all in favor, 9-0..”
The Order be amended to amend the words "man and woman" to "man or woman" — Order: As amended, be further amended by adding a new paragraph 13 to Section 11, Special Permits and Variances, 11.6...
Motion made and 2nd that the Order be amended to amend the words "man and woman" to "man or woman", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Order be amended to amend the words "man and woman" to "man or woman", all in favor, 9-0..”
Amend the Order by adding after the word "forces" the words "and said person shall have a connection to Woburn,"
Motion made and 2nd to amend the Order by adding after the word "forces" the words "and said person shall have a connection to Woburn," all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend the Order by adding after the word "forces" the words "and said person shall have a connection to Woburn," all in favor, 9-0..”
The order, as amended be referred to public hearing — Order: As amended, be further amended by adding a new paragraph 13 to Section 11, Special Permits and Variances, 11.6 Additional Conditions...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER, AS AMENDED be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER, AS AMENDED be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The Order be amended by adding before the words "World War II" the words "Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I," — Order: As amended, be further amended as follows: (added language shown...
Motion made and 2nd that the Order be amended by adding before the words "World War II" the words "Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I,", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Order be amended by adding before the words "World War II" the words "Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I,", all in favor, 9-0..”
The Order be amended to amend the words "man and woman" to "man or woman" — Order: As amended, be further amended as follows: (added language shown underlined) 12-1 Naming of streets
Motion made and 2nd that the Order be amended to amend the words "man and woman" to "man or woman", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Order be amended to amend the words "man and woman" to "man or woman", all in favor, 9-0..”
Amend the Order by adding after the word "forces" the words "and said person shall have a connection to Woburn"
Motion made and 2nd to amend the Order by adding after the word "forces" the words "and said person shall have a connection to Woburn", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend the Order by adding after the word "forces" the words "and said person shall have a connection to Woburn", all in favor, 9-0..”
The order, as amended be referred to Committee on Ordinances — Order: As amended, be further amended as follows: (added language shown underlined) 12-1 Naming of streets
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER, AS AMENDED be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER, AS AMENDED be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 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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