MassVoter.com← Woburn City CouncilWoburn City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
November 20, 2018
53 recorded votes, 8 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:
- Edward Tedesco recused from a matter.
- Darlene Mercer-Bruen recused from a matter.
- Michael P. Concannon recused from a matter.
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
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 Festival on the Common, p.o. Box 211, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to allow a festival on Woburn Common and surrounding...
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 Tanner TaTa Foundation, 100 Tower Office Park F, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race and walk beginning 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..”
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..”
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 Committee on Ordinances — A communication dated November 15, 2018 with attachment was received from His Honor the Mayor as follows: Re: Proposed Order - Revision of Title...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
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 be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 18, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — On the...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 18, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, 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 be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 18, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
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..”
A communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting a listing of the procedure and guidelines of the m.g.l. Ch. 40R process
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting a listing of the procedure and guidelines of the M.G.L. Ch. 40R process, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting a listing of the procedure and guidelines of the M.G.L. Ch. 40R process, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 8, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances — On the petition by Jamieson...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 8, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 8, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 8, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 8, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Presidential Ventures LLC, 275 Mishawum Road, 4th Floor, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit and site...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 4, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Presidential...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 4, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen 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 DECEMBER 4, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communication be accepted 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 accepted 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 accepted 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 December 18, 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 DECEMBER 18, 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 DECEMBER 18, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by striking the definition for "Floor Area, Gross" and inserting in...
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 communication be accepted and made part of the record — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new Section 29 Conversion of...
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..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 4, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 4, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 4, 2018 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on February 5, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 5, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 5, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Wig Big, Inc. for a new Livery 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 appropriate the sum of $4,649.50 from Traffic Safety & Infrastructure to Mitigation New Boston St Bridge Acct, committee report was received...
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 matters be Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by c.n. Wood Company, Inc., 200 Merrimac Street; m&l Transit Systems,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by Robert McSheffrey dba Bob McSheffrey Auto Sales, 880 Main...
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 for renewal of Third Class Motor Vehicle Sales License by Woburn Truck and Auto, Inc., 1095R Main Street
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 authorization to provide personal services pursuant to m.g.l. ch. 268A, sec. 20(b) be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CH. 268A, SEC. 20(b) be APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CH. 268A, SEC. 20(b) be APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Condition 2 of the special permit issued May 24, 2018 be amended by replacing the words "blueline rental" with the words "united rentals, inc." and that all other conditions remain the same
Motion made and 2nd that CONDITION 2 OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED MAY 24, 2018 be AMENDED BY REPLACING THE WORDS "BLUELINE RENTAL" WITH THE WORDS "UNITED RENTALS, INC." AND THAT ALL OTHER CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that CONDITION 2 OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED MAY 24, 2018 be AMENDED BY REPLACING THE WORDS "BLUELINE RENTAL" WITH THE WORDS "UNITED RENTALS, INC." AND THAT ALL OTHER CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Park Avenue Solar Solutions, 102 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 for a special permit to amend a special permit issued...
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 American Towers LLC, 10 Presidential Way, 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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Tedesco abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-BruenAbstained: Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Tedesco abstained)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by cpet Realty, LLC, 350 Washington Street, 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit 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 Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., 424 Essex Street, Lynn, Massachusetts 01902 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated October 23, 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 October 18, 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 November 1, 2018 was received from Department of Public Utilities relative to notice of filing and public hearing on a petition by...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The matter be referred to Committee on Special Permits — Resolve: The Committee on Special Permits review a special permit issued to Unified Construction Group LLC on March 1, 2018 for land...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Special Permits — Resolve: The Committee on Special Permits review a special permit issued to Superior Contracting Services LLC on August 6, 2015 for land...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: A communication be forwarded to the City Solicitor requesting a status report on the appeal by NStar Electric Company dba Eversource Energy relative to the proposed...
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: A communication substantially in the form attached hereto be forwarded to Stephanie Pollack, Secretary and ceo of MassDOT requesting the re- establishment of Mishawum...
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 — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 3 Stop Signs of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding the following:...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding 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 order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions be further amended by deleting from therein...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered That the 2016 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding to Schedule 3 Stop Signs the following: dix road ext. - Stop...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered 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..”
The order be adopted — Order: whereas, there presently exists a structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, Massachusetts known and numbered as 43-45 Church Street; and now, therefore,...
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: whereas, on November 6, 2012 the voters of the Commonwealth approved legislation regulating the cultivation, distribution, possession and use 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: whereas, the Table of Use Regulations currently has 2 sections numbered 80 and no section 81; and whereas, this is error can be rectified by...
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 order be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, Woburn Police Chief Robert J. Ferullo, Jr. demonstrated extraordinary dedication and devotion to law enforcement and service to the citizens of the City of...
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..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following late filed matters to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes 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 purposes of adding the following late filed matters to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for December 18, 2018 will begin at 6:00 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 matter be referred to Committee on Special Permits — A communication dated November 19, 2018 with attachments was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn...
Motion made and 2nd that the matter be referred to Committee on Special Permits, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the matter be referred to Committee on Special Permits, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Liaison — A communication dated November 19, 2018 with attachments was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park...
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..”
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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