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March 5, 2019
49 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Richard F. Gately, Michael P. Concannon, Lindsay E. Higgins, Robert J. Ferullo, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Michael D. Anderson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael P. Concannon recused from a matter.
- Darlene Mercer-Bruen 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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following matter out of order, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Give2Those, 355 Littleton Road, Mailbox #A8, Westford, Massachusetts 01886 for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race at Horn Pond on October...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $675,117.34 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from bls/Ambulance Acct #31359-595000 $675,117.34 to Fire Ambulance Salary...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: Pursuant to m.g.l. c.59, §38H and c.164, §1, and any other relevant authority, the Mayor, in consultation with the Board of Assessors, is...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The proposed conditions be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed conditions be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed conditions be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The Landscaping Plan prepared by Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC entitled "2 Crescent Ave + 9 Pine Street Landscaping Plan located in Woburn, Massachusetts" dated March 5, 2019 consisting of 1...
Motion made and 2nd that the Landscaping Plan prepared by Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC entitled "2 Crescent Ave + 9 Pine Street Landscaping Plan located in Woburn, Massachusetts" dated March 5, 2019 consisting of 1 sheet be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Landscaping Plan prepared by Sullivan Engineering Group, LLC entitled "2 Crescent Ave + 9 Pine Street Landscaping Plan located in Woburn, Massachusetts" dated March 5, 2019 consisting of 1 sheet be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The Architectural Plan prepared by Jozokos Architecture, Inc. dated February 7, 2019 consisting of 5 sheets be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the Architectural Plan prepared by Jozokos Architecture, Inc. dated February 7, 2019 consisting of 5 sheets be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Architectural Plan prepared by Jozokos Architecture, Inc. dated February 7, 2019 consisting of 5 sheets be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Heritage Builders, Inc. and Joseph Surianello and Christine A. Surianello, Trustees of Surianello Realty Trust, c/o Attorney Brian D. McGrail, 599...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the eighteen proposed conditions be adopted as conditions of the special permit — On the petition by Heritage...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the eighteen proposed conditions be adopted as conditions of the special permit, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the eighteen proposed conditions be adopted as conditions of the special permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 19, 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 19, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 19, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 19, 2019 — On the petition by Alderman Edward Tedesco to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 19, 2019, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 19, 2019, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication from the City Solicitor be received made part of the record — On the petition by Woburn (Edens) LLC, c/o Edens 21 Custom House Street, Suite 450, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 for...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication from the City Solicitor be received made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, 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 communication from the City Solicitor be received made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The communication from the Planning Board Director be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Woburn (Edens) LLC, c/o Edens 21 Custom House Street, Suite 450, Boston,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication from the Planning Board Director be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, 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 communication from the Planning Board Director be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The communication from the Building Commissioner be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Woburn (Edens) LLC, c/o Edens 21 Custom House Street, Suite 450, Boston, Massachusetts...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication from the Building Commissioner be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, 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 communication from the Building Commissioner be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The communications regarding peer review services from Weston & Sampson and mapc be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Woburn (Edens) LLC, c/o Edens 21 Custom House Street,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications regarding peer review services from Weston & Sampson and MAPC be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, 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 regarding peer review services from Weston & Sampson and MAPC be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The communication be accepted as noticed of the corrected error — On the petition by Woburn (Edens) LLC, c/o Edens 21 Custom House Street, Suite 450, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 for Plan Approval...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted as noticed of the corrected error, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, 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 communication be accepted as noticed of the corrected error, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
Following motions were made and 2nd and adopted
Following motions were made and 2nd and adopted, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael P. Concannon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“following motions were made and 2nd and adopted, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).”
A communication be sent to the Planning Director and the City Engineer asking 1. What adjustments can be made to the plan to ensure pedestrian access from the mall to the Anderson Transportation...
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Planning Director and the City Engineer asking 1. What adjustments can be made to the plan to ensure pedestrian access from the mall to the Anderson Transportation Center, and 2. What is the city doing to establish a pedestrian path from the mall to Anderson Transportation Center, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael P. Concannon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Planning Director and the City Engineer asking 1. What adjustments can be made to the plan to ensure pedestrian access from the mall to the Anderson Transportation Center, and 2. What is the city doing to establish a pedestrian path from the mall to Anderson Transportation Center, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 2, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits, sitting as A committee of the whole...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 2, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, SITTING AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, 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 APRIL 2, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, SITTING AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
For a two minute recess — Nd
Motion made and 2 for a two minute recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 for a two minute recess, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Ronnie DeSilva, 63 School Street #2, 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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Ronnie DeSilva, 63 School Street #2, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, 4 in favor, 5 opposed (Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Gaffney, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, 4 in favor, 5 opposed (Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins opposed)..”
Reconsider his motion to close the public hearing, 2nd by Tedesco
Motion made by Alderman Gately to reconsider his motion to close the public hearing, 2nd by Tedesco, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Alderman Gately to reconsider his motion to close the public hearing, 2nd by Tedesco, all in favor, 9-0..” (Motion: Gately, second: Tedesco)
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Ronnie DeSilva, 63 School Street #2, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, 5 in favor, 4 opposed (Campbell, Concannon, Higgins, Ferullo opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Gaffney, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Higgins
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, 5 in favor, 4 opposed (Campbell, Concannon, Higgins, Ferullo opposed)..”
The special permit be denied for the following reasons: 1. The petition is contrary to Sections 5.1, 7.3 and 8.2 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended; 2. For the reasons set forth in...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be DENIED for the following reasons: 1. The petition is contrary to Sections 5.1, 7.3 and 8.2 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended; 2. For the reasons set forth in the recommendation from the Planning Department dated February 26, 2019; and 3. Due to concern about the effect on the municipal parking lot if the parking spaces are rented, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Campbell, Concannon opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Campbell, Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be DENIED for the following reasons: 1. The petition is contrary to Sections 5.1, 7.3 and 8.2 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended; 2. For the reasons set forth in the recommendation from the Planning Department dated February 26, 2019; and 3. Due to concern about the effect on the municipal parking lot if the parking spaces are rented, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Campbell, Concannon opposed)..”
The proposed amendments be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed amendments be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed amendments be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 19, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 19, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 19, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted, as amended with the condition as follows: 1. Subject to receipt of the proof of registration of the vehicle in Woburn — On the petition by Kerlen Ken Yegoyan dba...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. Subject to receipt of the proof of registration of the vehicle in Woburn, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Mercer-Bruen abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. Subject to receipt of the proof of registration of the vehicle in Woburn, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Mercer-Bruen abstained)..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $141,851.57 from Mayor Salary Adjustments Acct to Police Salary Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $2,500.00 from Election and Registration Repairs Voting Machine Acct to City Clerk Office Supplies Acct, committee report was...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Campbell abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Campbell abstained)..”
Committee Reports — Liaison
The resolve be adopted, as amended with the amendment as follows: That a communication be sent to the Mayor requesting that recycling receptacles be placed in public places in the city and in...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, as amended with the amendment as follows: That a communication be sent to the Mayor requesting that recycling receptacles be placed in public places in the city and in public buildings 4 in favor, 5 opposed (Gately, Ferullo, Tedesco, Concannon, Mercer-Bruen opposed), Motion Fails.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, HigginsNo: Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, as amended with the amendment as follows: That a communication be sent to the Mayor requesting that recycling receptacles be placed in public places in the city and in public buildings 4 in favor, 5 opposed (Gately, Ferullo, Tedesco, Concannon, Mercer-Bruen opposed), Motion Fails..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Woburn Bowladrome Inc., 32 Montvale Avenue for renewal of a Bowling Alley License at 32 Montvale Avenue
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Mourad Djiar dba abce Taxi of Woburn, 165M New Boston Street, Suite 42 for renewal of a Taxi Cab License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be accepted and the time to exercise rights under the special permit issued on June 29, 2017 to cabot, cabot & forbes LLC for the property at 120 commerce way be extended up to...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and the TIME TO EXERCISE RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED ON JUNE 29, 2017 TO CABOT, CABOT & FORBES LLC FOR THE PROPERTY AT 120 COMMERCE WAY be EXTENDED UP TO AND INCLUDING JUNE 29, 2020, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and the TIME TO EXERCISE RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED ON JUNE 29, 2017 TO CABOT, CABOT & FORBES LLC FOR THE PROPERTY AT 120 COMMERCE WAY be EXTENDED UP TO AND INCLUDING JUNE 29, 2020, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by 10 Presidential Way Associates, LLC, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco 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 (Tedesco absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Horn Pond Plaza LLC, c/o Gravestar, Inc., One Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by 285 Locust LLC, c/o Duffy Bros Management Co., Inc., Kevin Duffy, 465 Waverley Oaks, Suite 500, Waltham, Massachusetts 02452 under an Order...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated February 22, 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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated February 21, 2019 was received from Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging along with a copy of the Director's Report...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions be further amended by adding thereto the...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered sturgis street - No parking northerly side from the intersection with Water Street easterly a distance of 125 feet
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered That the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding to Schedule 8 School Zones the following: Shamrock...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to the provisions of m.g.l. Chapter 20A, Section 22, the minutes of the City Council meetings held on January 8, 2019 and February 19, 2019 and the minutes...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: The Committee on Liaison meet with the School Committee for a status report on school issues
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0..”
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