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52 recorded votes, 52 with disagreement.
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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
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, 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.
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The order of the City Council passed October 17, 2017, is hereby amended to increase the amount appropriated and to be borrowed such that...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The amount of $45,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated to it Department Salary Account Acct #0115451-511000 - Purpose: Hiring...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The amount of $180,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated to Police Department Salary Acct #0121051-519111 - Purpose: Reserve and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent), 1 abstained (Concannon abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: ConcannonThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent), 1 abstained (Concannon abstained)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The amount of $45,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated to Library Salary Account Acct #0161051-511000 - Purpose: Hiring of a...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances — Order: Administration and Personnel, of the 1989 Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by deleting Article xvi. Data Processing...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances — Order: Buildings and Construction, of the Woburn Municipal Code be amended as follows: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
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.
“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 18, 2018 — On the petition by Presidential Ventures LLC, 275 Mishawum Road, 4th Floor, Woburn, Massachusetts...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 18, 2018, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 18, 2018, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communication be received 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 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.
“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)..”
Amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "conditions set forth herein are met" in the first sentence the words "the entire building, original and any additions, must be deemed to be a...
Motion made and 2nd to amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "conditions set forth herein are met" in the first sentence the words "the entire building, original and any additions, must be deemed to be a historically significant building by the Woburn Historical Commission", 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "conditions set forth herein are met" in the first sentence the words "the entire building, original and any additions, must be deemed to be a historically significant building by the Woburn Historical Commission", 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Section 29.4.2 be deleted
Motion made and 2nd that Section 29.4.2 be deleted, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that Section 29.4.2 be deleted, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "any existing building" in the first sentence the words "as of December 4, 2018"
Motion made and 2nd to amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "any existing building" in the first sentence the words "as of December 4, 2018", 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "any existing building" in the first sentence the words "as of December 4, 2018", 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new Section 29 Conversion of Significant Historic Building or...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The revised for of order be adopted, as further amended
Motion made and 2nd that the REVISED FOR OF ORDER be ADOPTED, AS FURTHER AMENDED, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the REVISED FOR OF ORDER be ADOPTED, AS FURTHER AMENDED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — Sheets 1-8 prepared by alan Engineering l.l.c. 110 Winn Street Suite 209 Woburn, MA 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — Sheets 1-8 prepared by alan Engineering l.l.c. 110 Winn Street Suite 209 Woburn, MA 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design...
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.
“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)..”
Allow an amendment to the petitioner from Section 5.1.3a to 5.1.3d
Motion made and 2nd to allow an amendment to the petitioner from Section 5.1.3a to 5.1.3d, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to allow an amendment to the petitioner from Section 5.1.3a to 5.1.3d, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The plan entitled "Site Plan East Dexter Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated September 10, 2018, revised November 29, 2018 prepared by alan Engineering, l.l.c. be accepted as the plan of record
Motion made and 2nd that the plan entitled "Site Plan East Dexter Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated September 10, 2018, revised November 29, 2018 prepared by ALAN Engineering, L.L.C. be accepted as the plan of 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the plan entitled "Site Plan East Dexter Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated September 10, 2018, revised November 29, 2018 prepared by ALAN Engineering, L.L.C. be accepted as the plan of record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Add the word "permit" in Condition 2 after the word "occupancy"
Motion made and 2nd to add the word "permit" in Condition 2 after the word "occupancy", 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to add the word "permit" in Condition 2 after the word "occupancy", 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Amend Condition 2(a) to read as follows: "The Petitioner will replace the 6" water main with an 8" ductile iron main to connect at Merrimac Street to properly loop the system as described in the...
Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition 2(a) to read as follows: "The Petitioner will replace the 6" water main with an 8" ductile iron main to connect at Merrimac Street to properly loop the system as described in the Superintendent of Public Works memo dated December 3, 2018 and to his satisfaction," 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition 2(a) to read as follows: "The Petitioner will replace the 6" water main with an 8" ductile iron main to connect at Merrimac Street to properly loop the system as described in the Superintendent of Public Works memo dated December 3, 2018 and to his satisfaction," 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Amend Condition 2(c) to be Condition 2(b)
Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition 2(c) to be Condition 2(b), 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition 2(c) to be Condition 2(b), 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Add a new Condition 2(c) as follows: "2(c) A fire flow test shall be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit. In the event of unsatisfactory results during the fire flow, the...
Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 2(c) as follows: "2(c) A fire flow test shall be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit. In the event of unsatisfactory results during the fire flow, the Petitioner shall design and construct all necessary improvements that are sufficient for fire flow requirements. If necessary, the Petitioner must also install any individual booster pumps that may be required for the buildings on the site," 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 2(c) as follows: "2(c) A fire flow test shall be completed prior to the issuance of a building permit. In the event of unsatisfactory results during the fire flow, the Petitioner shall design and construct all necessary improvements that are sufficient for fire flow requirements. If necessary, the Petitioner must also install any individual booster pumps that may be required for the buildings on the site," 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Add a new Condition 2(d) as follows: "2(d) The Petitioner must also paint a crosswalk connecting the two sidewalks on East Dexter Avenue and install blinking yellow cross signs to allow for a safe...
Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 2(d) as follows: "2(d) The Petitioner must also paint a crosswalk connecting the two sidewalks on East Dexter Avenue and install blinking yellow cross signs to allow for a safe crossing location as described in the Superintendent of Public Work's memo dated December 3, 2018," 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 2(d) as follows: "2(d) The Petitioner must also paint a crosswalk connecting the two sidewalks on East Dexter Avenue and install blinking yellow cross signs to allow for a safe crossing location as described in the Superintendent of Public Work's memo dated December 3, 2018," 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Add a new Condition 2(e) as follows: "2(e) The Petitioner shall perform one hundred fifty (150) feet curb to curb restoration on East Dexter Avenue to allow for the installation of the new water...
Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 2(e) as follows: "2(e) The Petitioner shall perform one hundred fifty (150) feet curb to curb restoration on East Dexter Avenue to allow for the installation of the new water main connection," 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 2(e) as follows: "2(e) The Petitioner shall perform one hundred fifty (150) feet curb to curb restoration on East Dexter Avenue to allow for the installation of the new water main connection," 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Condition 25 be renumbered as Condition 30
Motion made and 2nd that Condition 25 be renumbered as Condition 30, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that Condition 25 be renumbered as Condition 30, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Add a new Condition 25 as follows: "25. The new sewer service for the connection into North Maple shall be owned by the Petitioner and subsequently by the Townhouse Association, or similar...
Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 25 as follows: "25. The new sewer service for the connection into North Maple shall be owned by the Petitioner and subsequently by the Townhouse Association, or similar association, once its legal rights have been vested in the development," 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 25 as follows: "25. The new sewer service for the connection into North Maple shall be owned by the Petitioner and subsequently by the Townhouse Association, or similar association, once its legal rights have been vested in the development," 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Add a new Condition 26 as follows: "26. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed prior to the commencement of site clearing,"
Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 26 as follows: "26. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed prior to the commencement of site clearing," 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 26 as follows: "26. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed prior to the commencement of site clearing," 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Add a new Condition 27 as follows: "27. As-built plans shall be provided at the conclusion of the project to the satisfaction of the DPW, Water, and Engineering Departments,"
Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 27 as follows: "27. As-built plans shall be provided at the conclusion of the project to the satisfaction of the DPW, Water, and Engineering Departments," 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 27 as follows: "27. As-built plans shall be provided at the conclusion of the project to the satisfaction of the DPW, Water, and Engineering Departments," 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Moion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 28 as follows: "28. Subject to the City obtaining the required land takings by June 1, 2020 at the intersection of Merrimac Street and School Street, the...
Moion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 28 as follows: "28. Subject to the City obtaining the required land takings by June 1, 2020 at the intersection of Merrimac Street and School Street, the Petitioner shall construct a perpendicular intersection at Merrimac Street and School Street as described in the City Engineer's memo dated December 4, 2018 and done to his satisfaction by June 1, 2021. In the event the City is not able to complete the required land takings by the aforementioned date, the Petitioner shall pay $__________," 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.
“Moion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 28 as follows: "28. Subject to the City obtaining the required land takings by June 1, 2020 at the intersection of Merrimac Street and School Street, the Petitioner shall construct a perpendicular intersection at Merrimac Street and School Street as described in the City Engineer's memo dated December 4, 2018 and done to his satisfaction by June 1, 2021. In the event the City is not able to complete the required land takings by the aforementioned date, the Petitioner shall pay $__________," 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Add a new Condition 29 as follows: "29. The Townhouse association, or similar association, shall be responsible for maintaining the trees and bushes on site,"
Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 29 as follows: "29. The Townhouse association, or similar association, shall be responsible for maintaining the trees and bushes on site," 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to add a new Condition 29 as follows: "29. The Townhouse association, or similar association, shall be responsible for maintaining the trees and bushes on site," 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Amend Condition 13 by deleting the words "construction activities" and replacing same with the word "work"
Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition 13 by deleting the words "construction activities" and replacing same with the word "work", 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition 13 by deleting the words "construction activities" and replacing same with the word "work", 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
A communication be sent to the City Engineer asking for a cost estimate to make improvements at the intersection of School Street and Merrimac Street
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Engineer asking for a cost estimate to make improvements at the intersection of School Street and Merrimac Street, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Engineer asking for a cost estimate to make improvements at the intersection of School Street and Merrimac Street, 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 18, 2018 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — 29) The Townhouse association,...
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 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.
“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 SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Copy Pro, 46 Fowle Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications 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 January 22, 2019 — On the petition by Copy Pro, 46 Fowle Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 22, 2019, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 22, 2019, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Center Inc., p.o. Box 2058, 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, 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.
“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 document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Center Inc., p.o. Box 2058, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the document 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Scrub-A-Dub Auto Wash Center Inc., p.o. Box 2058, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That all modified signage is subject to Section 13 of the WZO and final approval of Building Commissioner, and that...
Motion made and 2nd that SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That all modified signage is subject to Section 13 of the WZO and final approval of Building Commissioner, and that separate building permits must be sought from the Inspectional Services Department for all new signage; 2. That the applicant must replace any currently damaged/missing traffic signage within sixty (60) days of the Council's decision; 3. That all other conditions of the City Council's prior special permits on this Petition not in conflict with this special permit shall remain in full force and effect to the extent still applicable, unless otherwise modified by the Council; 4. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "ScrubaDub Minor Site Modification, 295 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated December 4, 2018 prepared by VHB, and 5. The City Council makes the finding that the expansion, alteration or modification of the property has been determined to be less detrimental, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That all modified signage is subject to Section 13 of the WZO and final approval of Building Commissioner, and that separate building permits must be sought from the Inspectional Services Department for all new signage; 2. That the applicant must replace any currently damaged/missing traffic signage within sixty (60) days of the Council's decision; 3. That all other conditions of the City Council's prior special permits on this Petition not in conflict with this special permit shall remain in full force and effect to the extent still applicable, unless otherwise modified by the Council; 4. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "ScrubaDub Minor Site Modification, 295 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated December 4, 2018 prepared by VHB, and 5. The City Council makes the finding that the expansion, alteration or modification of the property has been determined to be less detrimental, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the Order to amend 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 3, Section 3-25 Senior Citizen Property Work-Off Program, committee...
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.
“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 committee report be adopted, as amended with the amendment as follows: That Section 3-25(E)(7) and Section 3-25A(E)(7) be deleted — On the Order to amend 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: That Section 3-25(E)(7) and Section 3-25A(E)(7) be deleted, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: That Section 3-25(E)(7) and Section 3-25A(E)(7) be deleted, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matters be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by Lannan Chevrolet, Inc., 40 Winn Street; and Lawless Inc.,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matters be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by Gordon Colonial, Inc. dba Colonial Cadillac, 201...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Primaira LLC, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts for a special permit pursuant to 1989 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Heritage Builders, Inc. and Joseph Surianello and Christine A. Surianello, Trustees of Surianello Realty Trust, c/o Attorney Brian D....
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated November 21, 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, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated November 9, 2018 was received from Joanne F. Campo, Deputy General Counsel, Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Personnel — A communication dated November 28, 2018 was received from His Honor Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: By the power vested in me as Mayor of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: The Committee on Special Permits meet with representatives of Seaver Properties LLC to review the special permit issued June 8, 2017 relative to the property located...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 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.
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
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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