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January 8, 2019
42 recorded votes, 11 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
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael P. Concannon recused from a matter.
- Edward Tedesco recused from a matter.
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Nominate Alderman Anderson as President of the City Council
Motion made and 2nd to nominate Alderman Anderson as President of the City Council, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to nominate Alderman Anderson as President of the City Council, all in favor, 8-0..”
Election of Council President
Elect Michael D. Anderson President of the City Council (first ballot, eight votes), after Richard M. Haggerty resigned
ROLL CALL: Anderson - Anderson, Campbell - Anderson, Concannon - Anderson, Gaffney - Anderson, Higgins - Anderson, Mercer-Bruen - Anderson, Tedesco - Anderson, Gately - Anderson.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Anderson).
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL: Anderson - Anderson, Campbell - Anderson, Concannon - Anderson, Gaffney - Anderson, Higgins - Anderson, Mercer-Bruen - Anderson, Tedesco - Anderson, Gately - Anderson..”
Regular meeting
A copy of the address be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that a copy of the address be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
The journal gives the count as 9-0, which does not add up with the eight members on the roll call (Michael D. Anderson, Richard F. Gately, Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney and Edward Tedesco). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a copy of the address be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
For a two minute recess
Motion made and 2nd for a two minute recess, all in favor, 9-0.
The journal gives the count as 9-0, which does not add up with the eight members on the roll call (Michael D. Anderson, Richard F. Gately, Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney and Edward Tedesco). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd for a two minute recess, 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, 8-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 8-0..”
Take the following matter out of order
Motion made and 2nd to take the following matter out of order, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the following matter out of order, all in favor, 8-0..”
Go into Executive Session under g.l. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) Purpose 3 to discuss strategy relative to pending litigation in the matter of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy efsb 18-03...
Motion made and 2nd to go into Executive Session under G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) Purpose 3 to discuss strategy relative to pending litigation in the matter of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy EFSB 18-03 and that the Chair declares that if an open meeting was held on the matter this may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the City Council, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes, Motion Passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to go into Executive Session under G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) Purpose 3 to discuss strategy relative to pending litigation in the matter of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy EFSB 18-03 and that the Chair declares that if an open meeting was held on the matter this may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the City Council, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes, Motion Passes..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The amount of $240,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct #01-356000 $240,000.00 to Veteran's...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The amount of $8,400.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated from Demo /Clapp School Acct #0112158-587050 $8,400.00 to Demo/Plympton...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0..”
Public Hearings
Suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matters out of order collectively
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matters out of order collectively, 7 in favor, 1 opposed (Mercer-Bruen opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, TedescoNo: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matters out of order collectively, 7 in favor, 1 opposed (Mercer-Bruen opposed)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Jamieson Properties, 627 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1989 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Jamieson Properties, 627 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1989 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended by adding a Section 31...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by Jamieson Properties, 627 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1989 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by Jamieson Properties, 627 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the Zoning Map of the City of Woburn by...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 8-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2 to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by President Haggerty to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new Section 30 entitled "Smart...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael P. Concannon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 22, 2019 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 JANUARY 22, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Gately, 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 JANUARY 22, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., 424 Essex Street, Lynn, Massachusetts 01902 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., 424 Essex Street, Lynn, Massachusetts 01902 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., 424 Essex Street, Lynn, Massachusetts 01902 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the two proposed conditions of the Planning Department be adopted as conditions of the special permit; 2. That the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the two proposed conditions of the Planning Department be adopted as conditions of the special permit; 2. That the dumpster shall be located away from the residential abutters and shall be screened; 3. That a rodent and pest control plan shall be submitted to the Board of Health; 4. That a snow plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 5. That vehicles shall enter the property from Elm Street only with no vehicle access from Main Street; 6. That the outside lighting shall not interfere with the residential abutters and shall be directed down; 7. That all vehicles shall be registered in Woburn; 8. That an ANR plan showing the consolidation of the lots shall be submitted to the Planning Board and the Building Commissioner; 9. That any vehicles parked on site shall parked in the parking spaces closest to Main Street; and 10. That if a vehicle has a backup warning alarm the vehicle shall be backed into the parking spaces, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the two proposed conditions of the Planning Department be adopted as conditions of the special permit; 2. That the dumpster shall be located away from the residential abutters and shall be screened; 3. That a rodent and pest control plan shall be submitted to the Board of Health; 4. That a snow plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 5. That vehicles shall enter the property from Elm Street only with no vehicle access from Main Street; 6. That the outside lighting shall not interfere with the residential abutters and shall be directed down; 7. That all vehicles shall be registered in Woburn; 8. That an ANR plan showing the consolidation of the lots shall be submitted to the Planning Board and the Building Commissioner; 9. That any vehicles parked on site shall parked in the parking spaces closest to Main Street; and 10. That if a vehicle has a backup warning alarm the vehicle shall be backed into the parking spaces, all in favor, 8-0..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by American Towers LLC, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by American Towers LLC, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the amendments as follows: 1. That the four conditions recommended by the Planning Board be adopted, as amended, as conditions of the special permit;...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That the four conditions recommended by the Planning Board be adopted, as amended, as conditions of the special permit; 2. That the second Planning Department recommended condition be amended to read as follows: That the use of the intermittent tripod stand is permitted onsite at the designated location only during regular business hours and will be stored indoors at the end of the day; 3. That all dumpsters onsite shall be screened if possible and a rodent and pest control plan be submitted to the Board of Health; 4. That a snow removal plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; and 5. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "American Tower One Site Address: 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801" dated 08/31/18, revised 01/07/19 and further dated Jan. 8, 2019 prepared by American Tower ATC Tower Services, LLC, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That the four conditions recommended by the Planning Board be adopted, as amended, as conditions of the special permit; 2. That the second Planning Department recommended condition be amended to read as follows: That the use of the intermittent tripod stand is permitted onsite at the designated location only during regular business hours and will be stored indoors at the end of the day; 3. That all dumpsters onsite shall be screened if possible and a rodent and pest control plan be submitted to the Board of Health; 4. That a snow removal plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; and 5. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "American Tower One Site Address: 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801" dated 08/31/18, revised 01/07/19 and further dated Jan. 8, 2019 prepared by American Tower ATC Tower Services, LLC, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Park Avenue Solar Solutions, 102 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 for a special permit to amend a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Park Avenue Solar Solutions, 102 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 for a special permit to amend a special permit issued pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That all conditions from the prior special permit remain in effect unless amended herein; 2. That the plan entitled...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That all conditions from the prior special permit remain in effect unless amended herein; 2. That the plan entitled "Special Permit Modification Plan in Woburn, Massachusetts for 300 Wildwood Avenue" dated January 3, 2019 prepared by Green Seal Environmental, Inc. shall be adopted as part of the Plan of Record; 3. That an updated scheduling plan (relative to the proposed site improvements) shall be submitted to the Building Commissioner within thirty (30) days of the Council's Decision; and 4. That the special permit is issued only to Park Avenue Solar Solutions and is not transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which Park Avenue Solar Solutions is the primary or principal owner, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That all conditions from the prior special permit remain in effect unless amended herein; 2. That the plan entitled "Special Permit Modification Plan in Woburn, Massachusetts for 300 Wildwood Avenue" dated January 3, 2019 prepared by Green Seal Environmental, Inc. shall be adopted as part of the Plan of Record; 3. That an updated scheduling plan (relative to the proposed site improvements) shall be submitted to the Building Commissioner within thirty (30) days of the Council's Decision; and 4. That the special permit is issued only to Park Avenue Solar Solutions and is not transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which Park Avenue Solar Solutions is the primary or principal owner, all in favor, 8-0..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by cpet Realty, LLC, 350 Washington Street, 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by cpet Realty, LLC, 350 Washington Street, 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0..”
The following finding shall be made: 1. That such change, extension or alteration shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing non-conforming use to the neighborhood
Motion made and 2nd that the following finding shall be made: 1. That such change, extension or alteration shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing non-conforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following finding shall be made: 1. That such change, extension or alteration shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing non-conforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 8-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the Site Layout Plan and Zoning Information, Schematic Floor Plans and Schematic Exterior Renderings plan set,...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the Site Layout Plan and Zoning Information, Schematic Floor Plans and Schematic Exterior Renderings plan set, dated November 14, 2018 revised 1-8-2019, shall be the Plan of Record; 2. That the revised plan set shall be filed with the Office of Inspectional Services upon approval; and 3. That the special permit is issued to only CPET Realty LLC and is not transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which CPET Realty LLC is the primary or principal owner, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the Site Layout Plan and Zoning Information, Schematic Floor Plans and Schematic Exterior Renderings plan set, dated November 14, 2018 revised 1-8-2019, shall be the Plan of Record; 2. That the revised plan set shall be filed with the Office of Inspectional Services upon approval; and 3. That the special permit is issued to only CPET Realty LLC and is not transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which CPET Realty LLC is the primary or principal owner, all in favor, 8-0..”
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 Michael...
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, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, 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 FEBRUARY 5, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 22, 2019 — On the petition by Alderman Michael Anderson and Alderman Lindsay Higgins to further amend the 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 22, 2019, all in favor, 8-0.
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, all in favor, 8-0..”
Citizen’s Participation
Matter be referred to Committee on Liaison — Petition by Richard Longland, 11 Cedarwood Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for Citizens Participation Time to discuss 5G technology that is being...
Motion made and 2nd that MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of right in a way to locate a replacement utility pole #138/21B and small cell wireless...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 7 in favor, 0 in favor, 1 abstained (Tedesco abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenAbstained: Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 7 in favor, 0 in favor, 1 abstained (Tedesco abstained)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a way to lay and maintain underground conduits and manholes with the wires and cables to be...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Boys & Girls Club of Woburn, Charles Gardner Lane, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated January 2, 2019 was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: Whereas, Alderman at Large, Richard M. Haggerty, resigned his position as Alderman at Large to take his seat in the General Court of the Massachusetts Legislature;...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Order: As amended, be further amended by adding a new Section 29.4.2 as follows: 2
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0..”
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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