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Woburn City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting

December 4, 2018

52 recorded votes, 52 with disagreement.

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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

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mayor’s Communications

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...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 7–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

The matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances — Order: Buildings and Construction, of the Woburn Municipal Code be amended as follows: 1

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Public Hearings

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...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Section 29.4.2 be deleted

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that Section 29.4.2 be deleted, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "any existing building" in the first sentence the words "as of December 4, 2018"

Minutes, page 16

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

The revised for of order be adopted, as further amended

Minutes, page 17

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 26

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 26 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 27

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

Allow an amendment to the petitioner from Section 5.1.3a to 5.1.3d

Minutes, page 27

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 27

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 27 (PDF)

Add the word "permit" in Condition 2 after the word "occupancy"

Minutes, page 31

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 31

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

Amend Condition 2(c) to be Condition 2(b)

Minutes, page 31

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition 2(c) to be Condition 2(b), 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 31

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 31

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 31 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

Condition 25 be renumbered as Condition 30

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that Condition 25 be renumbered as Condition 30, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

Add a new Condition 26 as follows: "26. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan shall be developed prior to the commencement of site clearing,"

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

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,"

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

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,"

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

Amend Condition 13 by deleting the words "construction activities" and replacing same with the word "work"

Minutes, page 32

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

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

Minutes, page 32

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 32 (PDF)

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,...

Minutes, page 36

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

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 SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 36 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 40

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 40 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 40

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

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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...

Minutes, page 42

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 42 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 42

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

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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...

Minutes, page 43

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

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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...

Minutes, page 43

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

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Committee Reports — Ordinances

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...

Minutes, page 44

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 44 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 44

ApprovePassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

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New Petitions

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.,...

Minutes, page 45

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

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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...

Minutes, page 45

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“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)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 45 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 45

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 45 (PDF)

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....

Minutes, page 45

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 45 (PDF)

Communications and Reports

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...

Minutes, page 45

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

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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...

Minutes, page 46

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 46 (PDF)

Appointments and Elections

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...

Minutes, page 46

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 46 (PDF)

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 46 (PDF)

Motions, Orders and Resolutions

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...

Minutes, page 47

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 47 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 47

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

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.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 47 (PDF)

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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