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January 22, 2019
61 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Richard F. Gately, Michael D. Anderson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael P. Concannon recused from a matter.
- Edward Tedesco recused from a matter.
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 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..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance and ordinances — A communication dated January 17, 2019 with attachment was received from His Honor the Mayor as follows: Dear Honorable Members of...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND ORDINANCES, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND ORDINANCES, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $16,002.62 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated from Park's Library Park Electric Acct #0112158-589203 $13,402.62 and...
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 sum of $125,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct #31359-595000 $125,000.00 to Fire Ambulance...
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 sum of $25,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated from Library Custodian o/t Acct #0161051-513100 $10,000.00 and Library...
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
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new Section 30 entitled "Smart Growth Overlay...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications 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 communications be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new Section 30 entitled "Smart Growth Overlay Districts" in accordance with the...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 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 closed, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The order to adopt a new Section 30 Smart Growth Overlay District(s) dated 1-15-19 as further amended by the document dated 1-22-19 be adopted — On the petition to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER to adopt a new Section 30 Smart Growth Overlay District(s) dated 1-15-19 as further amended by the document dated 1-22-19 be ADOPTED, 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 ORDER to adopt a new Section 30 Smart Growth Overlay District(s) dated 1-15-19 as further amended by the document dated 1-22-19 be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The City of Woburn Zoning Map be amended by overlaying the Smart Growth Overlay District zoning provisions over one parcel of land as shown on Assessors Map 20, Block 1, Lot 1 at 300 Mishawum Road
Motion made and 2nd that the City of Woburn Zoning Map be amended by overlaying the Smart Growth Overlay District zoning provisions over one parcel of land as shown on Assessors Map 20, Block 1, Lot 1 at 300 Mishawum Road, 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 City of Woburn Zoning Map be amended by overlaying the Smart Growth Overlay District zoning provisions over one parcel of land as shown on Assessors Map 20, Block 1, Lot 1 at 300 Mishawum Road, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The Woburn Mall Smart Growth Overlay District Design Standards be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that the Woburn Mall Smart Growth Overlay District Design Standards be adopted, 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 Woburn Mall Smart Growth Overlay District Design Standards be adopted, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The Smart Growth Overlay District Plan Review and Special Permit Application Form and the Smart Growth Overlay District Regulations and Submission Requirements for use by applicants seeking...
Motion made and 2nd that the Smart Growth Overlay District Plan Review and Special Permit Application Form and the Smart Growth Overlay District Regulations and Submission Requirements for use by applicants seeking approval under a Smart Growth Overlay Zoning District be adopted, 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 Smart Growth Overlay District Plan Review and Special Permit Application Form and the Smart Growth Overlay District Regulations and Submission Requirements for use by applicants seeking approval under a Smart Growth Overlay Zoning District be adopted, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
Take the following two matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the following two matters collectively, 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 (Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Richard F. Gately and Michael D. Anderson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the following two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by tc Systems Inc., 51 Webb Place, Suite 110, Dover, New Hampshire 03820 for a Grant of Right in a Way to install...
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..”
Plans be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd plans be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd plans be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by tc Systems Inc., 51 Webb Place, Suite 110, Dover, New Hampshire 03820 for a Grant of Right in a Way to install approximately 360 linear feet of 4...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 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 (Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Richard F. Gately and Michael D. Anderson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant of right...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant of right in a way, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant of right in a way, all in favor, 8-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant of right in a way, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant of right in a way, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of right in a way to locate a replacement utility pole #138/21B...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication 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 communication 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 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 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 grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant of Right...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant of Right in a Way except that the height of the equipment may remain at 8 feet 6 inches but must remain opposite or outside the parking lot; 2. That the current hanging utility pole shall be removed within sixty days; and 3. That the equipment of the petitioner shall not be activated until the current hanging utility pole is removed, 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 GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant of Right in a Way except that the height of the equipment may remain at 8 feet 6 inches but must remain opposite or outside the parking lot; 2. That the current hanging utility pole shall be removed within sixty days; and 3. That the equipment of the petitioner shall not be activated until the current hanging utility pole is removed, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The communication 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 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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 5, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Copy Pro, 46...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 5, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 MARCH 5, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Hancock Associates, 34 Chelmsford Street, Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
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 Hancock Associates, 34 Chelmsford Street, Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 three recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and 2. That the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the three recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and 2. That the City Council makes a finding that this alteration to the preexisting conditions is not substantially more detrimental than the current use, 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 (Joanne E. Campbell, Lindsay E. Higgins, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Richard F. Gately and Michael D. Anderson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the three recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and 2. That the City Council makes a finding that this alteration to the preexisting conditions is not substantially more detrimental than the current use, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Heritage Builders, Inc. and Joseph Surianello and Christine A. Surianello, Trustees of Surianello Realty Trust, c/o...
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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on February 19, 2019, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits, that a communication be sent to...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 19, 2019, THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting that he attend the committee meeting on this matter, and that a communication be sent to the Fire Chief asking for an opinion as to the necessity of a fire sprinkler system for the proposed building, 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 FEBRUARY 19, 2019, THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting that he attend the committee meeting on this matter, and that a communication be sent to the Fire Chief asking for an opinion as to the necessity of a fire sprinkler system for the proposed building, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 5 Hancock Street LLC, Michael Dupuis, Manager, 636 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on February 5, 2019 — On the petition by 5 Hancock Street LLC, Michael Dupuis, Manager, 636 Main Street, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 5, 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 FEBRUARY 5, 2019, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Primaira LLC, 225 Wildwood Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts for a special permit pursuant to 1989 Woburn Zoning...
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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on February 19, 2019 and that the Clerk of the Council send a communication to the petitioner advising that the matter...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 19, 2019 and that the Clerk of the Council send a communication to the petitioner advising that the matter has been continued to February 19, 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 FEBRUARY 19, 2019 and that the Clerk of the Council send a communication to the petitioner advising that the matter has been continued to February 19, 2019, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition Alderman Anderson concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 2, 2019, that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner for a report of building code violations at...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 2, 2019, that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner for a report of building code violations at the property, that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor to review the receivership process, and that a communication be sent to the property owner advising that the public hearing has been continued to the April 2, 2019 meeting and the city is reviewing the receivership process, 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 APRIL 2, 2019, that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner for a report of building code violations at the property, that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor to review the receivership process, and that a communication be sent to the property owner advising that the public hearing has been continued to the April 2, 2019 meeting and the city is reviewing the receivership process, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Alderman Michael Anderson and Alderman Lindsay Higgins to further amend the 1985 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 Alderman Michael Anderson and Alderman Lindsay Higgins to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by revoking and deleting...
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 order be adopted — On the petition by Alderman Michael Anderson and Alderman Lindsay Higgins to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by revoking and deleting Section...
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..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $240,000.00 from Unreserved Balance Acct to Veteran's Cash Aid Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $8,400.00 from Demo/Clapp School Acct to Demo/Plympton School Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Richard Clancy as the Alternate Member of the Woburn Board of Appeals, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the reappointment of Joanne Cahill, Margaret Casey, Eleanor Collins and Jack Kelly as Members of the Woburn Council on Aging, committee report was received...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for a renewal of a First Class Motor Vehicle Sales License by Woburn Foreign Motors, Inc., committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petitions for a renewal of a Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by act Leasing, Inc.; Anchor Auto Sales, Inc.; Michael R. Celata, III dba Central...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Mercer-Bruen abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Mercer-Bruen abstained)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Mercer-Bruen abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Mercer-Bruen abstained)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for a renewal of a Livery License by Kelley Towncar, Inc., committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Cambridge Road Auto Service, Inc. dba Woburn Plaza Shell, 293 Cambridge Road for renewal of a Second Class Motor...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — A communication dated January 16, 2019 with attachments was received from Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park...
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..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner on this matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner on this matter, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner on this matter, all in favor, 8-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0..”
The City Council makes a finding that the permanent installation of a 1,000 underground propane tank at this location is not a minor modification of the special permit
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes a finding that the permanent installation of a 1,000 underground propane tank at this location is not a minor modification of the special permit, 5 in favor, 3 opposed (Gaffney, Gately, Tedesco opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Gaffney, Gately, Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes a finding that the permanent installation of a 1,000 underground propane tank at this location is not a minor modification of the special permit, 5 in favor, 3 opposed (Gaffney, Gately, Tedesco opposed)..”
A communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting his opinion as to whether a petition to modify or amend a special permit would be required to install a temporary propane tank
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting his opinion as to whether a petition to modify or amend a special permit would be required to install a temporary propane tank, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting his opinion as to whether a petition to modify or amend a special permit would be required to install a temporary propane tank, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
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 4, 2019 was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison Avenue as follows: Council...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0..”
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..”
The communications be received and that the documents be received and placed on file — Communication received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan Doucette requesting to speak with the City Council...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and that the documents be received and placed on file, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and that the documents be received and placed on file, all in favor, 8-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: May do so under a suspension of Rules
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 order be adopted and that the communication be sent to the u.s. Postal Service by certified mail — Order: A communication be forwarded to the Officer in Charge of the u.s. Postal Service...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED and that the communication be sent to the U.S. Postal Service by certified mail, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED and that the communication be sent to the U.S. Postal Service by certified mail, all in favor, 8-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 3, Article I, Section 3-6 the Police Chief is hereby authorized to dispose of the following vehicles and...
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..”
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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