MassVoter.com← Woburn City CouncilWoburn City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
August 14, 2018
74 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Michael D. Anderson, Richard F. Gately, Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Richard M. Haggerty
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to public hearing — A communication dated August 8, 2018 with attachments was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Re: Proposed 40R Zoning Overlay...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 1 abstained (Concannon abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 1 abstained (Concannon abstained)..”
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 in 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 in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order, all in favor, 9-0
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 Finance — Order: The City of Woburn appropriates the sum of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) to pay costs of cleaning and relining water mains throughout...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a way to relocate...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a way to relocate two (2) j.o. poles, Pole...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the petitioner shall coordinate with the Department of Public Works Water Department to mark out the...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the petitioner shall coordinate with the Department of Public Works Water Department to mark out the water main, 2. That the petitioner shall arrange for removal of any trees required for proper clearances for the wires that serve the residences to the west of the project, and 3. That the petitioner shall arrange with the property owner for payment of any costs related to the removal of trees, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the petitioner shall coordinate with the Department of Public Works Water Department to mark out the water main, 2. That the petitioner shall arrange for removal of any trees required for proper clearances for the wires that serve the residences to the west of the project, and 3. That the petitioner shall arrange with the property owner for payment of any costs related to the removal of trees, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication 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 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 Sports Management Services, Inc., 41 East Street, Winchester, Massachusetts 01890, an individual owning land to be...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Footworx Reflexology Spa LLC, 124 Broadway, Suite J, Saugus, Massachusetts 01906 for a special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Footworx Reflexology Spa LLC, 124 Broadway, Suite J, Saugus, Massachusetts 01906 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Municipal Code, 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 — On the petition by Footworx Reflexology Spa LLC, 124 Broadway, Suite J, Saugus, Massachusetts 01906 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Municipal Code, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, 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..”
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 communication 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 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 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 communication 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 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 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..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Hill Hockey Clinic LLC, 16 Seabrook Road, Salisbury, Massachusetts 01952 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the 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 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 denied for the following reasons: 1. Extension of a nonconforming use, 2. Increase in traffic on neighborhood and area streets, and 3. Safety issues — On the petition by Hill...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be DENIED for the following reasons: 1. Extension of a nonconforming use, 2. Increase in traffic on neighborhood and area streets, and 3. Safety issues, ROLL CALL: Anderson - No, Campbell - Yes, Concannon - No, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - No, Haggerty - Yes, Motion Passes.
Yes: Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Anderson, Concannon, Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be DENIED for the following reasons: 1. Extension of a nonconforming use, 2. Increase in traffic on neighborhood and area streets, and 3. Safety issues, ROLL CALL: Anderson - No, Campbell - Yes, Concannon - No, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - No, Haggerty - Yes, Motion Passes..”
For a two minutes recess
Motion made and 2nd for a two minutes recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd for a two minutes recess, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Sanctuary Medicinals Inc., 234 Taylor Street, Littleton, Massachusetts 01460 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 communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Sanctuary Medicinals Inc., 234 Taylor Street, Littleton, Massachusetts 01460 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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on September 18, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Sanctuary...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 18, 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 SEPTEMBER 18, 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 Woburn Foreign Motors, 394R Washington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Woburn Foreign Motors, 394R Washington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 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 communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Woburn Foreign Motors, 394R Washington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Woburn Foreign Motors, 394R Washington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. All conditions in the special permit not otherwise modified by this special permit shall remain in full force and...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. All conditions in the special permit not otherwise modified by this special permit shall remain in full force and effect, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. All conditions in the special permit not otherwise modified by this special permit shall remain in full force and effect, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order
Motion made and 2 to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order, all in favor, 9-0..”
Hear from the public on this matter
Motion made and 2nd to hear from the public on this matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to hear from the public on this matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Order: The Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands determine the appropriate steps necessary to place any of the land...
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..”
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..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Alderman Michael Anderson and Alderman Edward Tedesco to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
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 Alderman Michael Anderson and Alderman Edward Tedesco to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding Paragraph 12,...
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 amendment as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted — On the petition by Alderman Michael Anderson and Alderman Edward...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition for the purposes of accepting the relinquishment and revoking the Inflammable Licenses held by abc Supply Co., 8 Draper...
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 for the purposes of accepting the relinquishment and revoking the Inflammable Licenses held by abc Supply Co., 8 Draper Street; and J. Shannon &...
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 licenses be revoked
Motion made and 2nd that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSES be REVOKED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSES be REVOKED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by President Haggerty concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts known...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9- 0..”
The matter be placed on file — On the petition by President Haggerty concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts known...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $86,000.00 from Traffic Safety & Infrastructure to Various 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 $700,000.00 from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct to Road Improvements 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 — Special Permits
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to review a special permit issued to 4-K Realty Trust on August 14, 2003 and last extended on June 27, 2017 up to and including August 14, 2019 to...
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 Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of right in a way to locate a small cell wireless antenna, radio unit, meter, ac/dc...
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..”
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 JianPing Lin, 3 Sandpiper Lane, West Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02673 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by 283 Salem Street, LLC, 283 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Monroe Tractor & Implement Co., Inc., 1001 Lehigh Station Road, Henrietta, New York 14467 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 Madison Woburn Holdings LLC, 333 Newbury Street, Suite 201, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 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 Terrafugia, Inc., 23 Rainin Road a/k/a 23 Mack Road, 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..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated July 13, 2018 was received from Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging along with a copy of the Director's Report and...
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 July 17, 2018 was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison Avenue as follows: Council...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting a copy of the appraisal
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting a copy of the appraisal, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting a copy of the appraisal, all in favor, 9- 0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — A communication dated July 23, 2018 with attachments was received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan Doucette as follows:...
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..”
The conservation restriction be accepted
Motion made and 2nd that the CONSERVATION RESTRICTION be ACCEPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the CONSERVATION RESTRICTION be ACCEPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — A communication was received from John Buonopane, President, usw Local 12012 and Joe Kirylo, President, usw Local 12003, United...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes from hearing from the petitioner
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes from hearing from the petitioner, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes from hearing from the petitioner, 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..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — A communication was received from John Buonopane, President, usw Local 12012 and Joe Kirylo, President, usw Local 12003,...
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..”
A communication be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works for his opinion on the issue and that the Superintendent of Public Works and representatives of National Grid and the union employees...
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works for his opinion on the issue and that the Superintendent of Public Works and representatives of National Grid and the union employees be invited to attend the committee meeting, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works for his opinion on the issue and that the Superintendent of Public Works and representatives of National Grid and the union employees be invited to attend the committee meeting, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The matter be referred to Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Resolve: Whereas, National Grid services many residential and commercial natural gas consumers within the City of Woburn,...
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..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: A communication be sent to MassDOT District 4 requesting assistance with street repairs on Salem Street at the intersection with Washington Street and Carlena Terrace
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 — Resolve: The Committee on Special Permits meet in September 2018 to review the special permits granted to New Creek II LLC or its predecessors at 425 Washington Street...
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 — Resolve: The Committee on Special Permits meet in September 2018 to review the special permits granted to Madison Woburn Holdings LLC for the property located at 369...
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 adopted, as amended with the amendment as follows: "That the New Boston Street Bridge project be included in the request — Order: A communication be sent to the City Engineer...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: "That the New Boston Street Bridge project be included in the request, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: "That the New Boston Street Bridge project be included in the request, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: A communication substantially in the form attached be sent to His Honor the Mayor regarding petitions for grants of location
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 Liaison review the provision of m.g.l. 85, Section 17A relative to the regulation of soliciting from vehicles on public ways
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 public hearing — Order: As amended, be further amended by adding a new Section 29 Conversion of Significant Historic Building or Structure as follows: 29.1 Purpose 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 — Order: As amended, be further amended by striking Section 5.7.5.3 and inserting in its place the following: "Day time or overnight parking of passenger...
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 — Order: As amended, be further amended as follows: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0..”
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