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September 18, 2018
54 recorded votes, 9 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
During the meeting:
- Michael P. Concannon left the Council Chamber during the meeting.
- Edward Tedesco recused from a matter.
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 two matters out of order
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following two matters 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 two matters out of order, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Woburn Friends of vna Hospice & Palliative Care, 400 TradeCenter, Suite G500, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 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 Woburn Host Lions Club Inc., p.o. Box 81, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race at Horn Pond and area...
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 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..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $700,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from General Stabilization Acct #704059-596100 $700,000.00 to Road...
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 $2,439,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Stabilization Fund Acct #704059-591600 $2,349,000.00 to Various...
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 President Haggerty to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new Section 30 entitled "Smart...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael P. Concannon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 16, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances — On the petition by President...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 16, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael P. Concannon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 16, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
Hold the public hearing on the next two matters collectively
Motion made and 2 to hold the public hearing on the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 to hold the public hearing on the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Jamieson Properties, 627 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1989 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 November 20, 2018 and that a communication be sent to the Mayor requesting information as to when or if the required...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 20, 2018 and that a communication be sent to the Mayor requesting information as to when or if the required 40R public hearing will be held, 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 NOVEMBER 20, 2018 and that a communication be sent to the Mayor requesting information as to when or if the required 40R public hearing will be held, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 20, 2018 and that a communication be sent to the Mayor requesting information as to when or if the required 40R public hearing will be held, 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 NOVEMBER 20, 2018 and that a communication be sent to the Mayor requesting information as to when or if the required 40R public hearing will be held, 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 public hearing be closed — On the petition by Sanctuary Medicinals Inc., 234 Taylor Street, Littleton, Massachusetts 01460 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. That the conditions in the report for the Committee on Special Permits be adopted as conditions of the special permit,...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the conditions in the report for the Committee on Special Permits be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and 2. Any disbursement of a charitable contribution received under the Host Agreement is subject to appropriation and approval by the City Council and shall be processed as set forth in the memorandum of the City Solicitor dated September 17, 2018 and in accordance with applicable State law, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Haggerty opposed), 0 absent.
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 with the conditions as follows: 1. That the conditions in the report for the Committee on Special Permits be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and 2. Any disbursement of a charitable contribution received under the Host Agreement is subject to appropriation and approval by the City Council and shall be processed as set forth in the memorandum of the City Solicitor dated September 17, 2018 and in accordance with applicable State law, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Haggerty opposed), 0 absent..”
Hold the public hearing on the next two matters collectively
Motion made and 2 to hold the public hearing on the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
The journal says Edward Tedesco was out of this matter (recused from this matter), but the count (9-0) includes every member present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 to hold the public hearing on the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of right in a way to locate a small cell wireless antenna,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The public hearing relative to utility pole #178/1 at 550 main street be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 2, 2018 — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO UTILITY POLE #178/1 AT 550 MAIN STREET be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 2, 2018, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO UTILITY POLE #178/1 AT 550 MAIN STREET be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 2, 2018, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The petition relative to utility pole #594-2 at 14 industrial parkway be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PETITION RELATIVE TO UTILITY POLE #594-2 AT 14 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PETITION RELATIVE TO UTILITY POLE #594-2 AT 14 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The public hearing relative to utility pole #178/1 at 550 main street be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 2, 2018 — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO UTILITY POLE #178/1 AT 550 MAIN STREET be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 2, 2018, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO UTILITY POLE #178/1 AT 550 MAIN STREET be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 2, 2018, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The petition relative to utility pole #594-2 at 14 industrial parkway be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PETITION RELATIVE TO UTILITY POLE #594-2 AT 14 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PETITION RELATIVE TO UTILITY POLE #594-2 AT 14 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 283 Salem Street, LLC, 283 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
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 document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 283 Salem Street, LLC, 283 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
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..”
A communication be sent to the Building Commissioner to levy fines as he deems necessary on businesses operating illegally at 4 Draper Street currently
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner to levy fines as he deems necessary on businesses operating illegally at 4 Draper Street currently, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner to levy fines as he deems necessary on businesses operating illegally at 4 Draper Street currently, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 2, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by 283 Salem...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 2, 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 OCTOBER 2, 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 Terrafugia, Inc., 23 Rainin Road a/k/a 23 Mack Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 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 document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Terrafugia, Inc., 23 Rainin Road a/k/a 23 Mack Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
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 document be received and made prt of the record — On the petition by Terrafugia, Inc., 23 Rainin Road a/k/a 23 Mack Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made prt of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made prt of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the 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 Ordinances,...
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. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit entitled: "Commercial Site Development Plans, 23 Mack Road, Woburn, MA Sheets T100, C200, and C300 dated August 7, 2018 and sheet C301 dated August 7, 2018 and revised September 18, 2018; and Limited Existing Conditions Plan of Land Sheets 1 & 2 prepared by Highpoint Engineering Inc., 45 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 2. All commercial vehicles that will be parked on the site overnight must be registered in
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit entitled: "Commercial Site Development Plans, 23 Mack Road, Woburn, MA Sheets T100, C200, and C300 dated August 7, 2018 and sheet C301 dated August 7, 2018 and revised September 18, 2018; and Limited Existing Conditions Plan of Land Sheets 1 & 2 prepared by Highpoint Engineering Inc., 45 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 2. All commercial vehicles that will be parked on the site overnight must be registered in the City of Woburn; 3. That the overnight parking of a commercial vehicle shall be limited to one commercial vehicle; 4. That the special permits shall be issued to Terrafugia, Inc. and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which Terrafugia, Inc. is the primary or principal owner; and 5. That the special permit shall be subject to any conditions imposed by the Conservation Commission, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by JianPing Lin, 3 Sandpiper Lane, West Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02673 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 public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 16, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by JianPing...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 16, 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 OCTOBER 16, 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 Madison Woburn Holdings LLC, 333 Newbury Street, Suite 201, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 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 public hearing be closed — On the 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 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 amendments as follows: 1. That any conditions of prior special permits shall remain in full force and effect; and 2. That all property owners...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That any conditions of prior special permits shall remain in full force and effect; and 2. That all property owners shall be responsible for a pest control program at the dumpster sites and shall provide an annual report to the Board of Health, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That any conditions of prior special permits shall remain in full force and effect; and 2. That all property owners shall be responsible for a pest control program at the dumpster sites and shall provide an annual report to the Board of Health, all in favor, 9-0..”
Citizen’s Participation
Suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of 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 Liaison — Petition from Frank Piazza, 15 Cummings Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 relative to an issue with a blind driveway on Cummings Avenue
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 — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Loan Order in the sum of $5,000,000.00 to pay costs of cleaning and relining water mains throughout the City, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes, Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Haggerty - Yes, Motion Passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes, Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Haggerty - Yes, Motion Passes..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit and site plan approval pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
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 Presidential Ventures LLC, 275 Mishawum Road, 4th Floor, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit and site plan approval 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..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated September 5, 2018 was received from Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging along with a copy of the Director's Report...
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 August 16, 2018 was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison Avenue as follows: Council...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 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 September 5, 2018 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Campbell: By the power...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, 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
Take the next four matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the next four matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next four matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding a new Section 10 Speed Limits therein the...
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..”
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..”
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..”
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 City Council Regular Meetings scheduled for January 1, 2019 and January 15, 2019 be rescheduled to January 8, 2019 and January 22, 2019; and Further, due to the...
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 — Resolve: The Committee on Special Permits meet with representatives of the Hilton Hotel on 2 Forbes Road to discuss the issue of deliveries being made in the early morning...
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..”
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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