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March 19, 2019
55 recorded votes, 5 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 D. Anderson recused from a matter.
- Michael P. Concannon 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 two matters out of order
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following two matters 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 two matters out of order, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn, Charles Gardner Lane, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race...
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..”
The authorization to provide personal services pursuant to m.g.l. ch. 268A, sec. 20(b) be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CH. 268A, SEC. 20(b) be APPROVED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstained (Anderson, Concannon abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson, Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CH. 268A, SEC. 20(b) be APPROVED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstained (Anderson, Concannon abstained)..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $158,148.43 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Mayor Salary Adjustments Acct #0112151-511019 $158,148.43 to Fire...
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 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 closed — On the petition by Copy Pro, 46 Fowle Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, as follows: 1
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 matter be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by Copy Pro, 46 Fowle Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Accept the communication from Alderman Tedesco and from the Planning Department
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication from Alderman Tedesco and from the Planning Department, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication from Alderman Tedesco and from the Planning Department, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 striking Section 5.7.5.3 and inserting in...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Mercer-Bruen opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, TedescoNo: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Mercer-Bruen opposed)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by striking Section 5.7.5.3 and inserting in its place the following:...
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 matter be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by striking Section 5.7.5.3 and inserting in...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Mercer-Bruen opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, TedescoNo: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Mercer-Bruen opposed)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the Order pursuant to the provisions of m.g.l. Ch. 148, §13, for the purposes of accepting the relinquishment and revoking the...
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 closed — On the Order pursuant to the provisions of m.g.l. Ch. 148, §13, for the purposes of accepting the relinquishment and revoking the Inflammable License held by Madico,...
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 inflammable license be revoked
Motion made and 2nd that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSE be REVOKED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSE be REVOKED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Alderman Edward Tedesco to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new Section...
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 closed — On the petition by Alderman Edward Tedesco to further amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new Section 29.4.2 as follows: 2
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Concannon opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Concannon opposed)..”
The order be adopted, as amended to read as follows: Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Woburn that the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be further amended by adding a new...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED to read as follows: Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Woburn that the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be further amended by adding a new Section 29.4.2 as follows: 2. An office use located entirely within the building that has been deemed to be a Significant Historic Building by the Woburn Historical Commission as provided herein that legally exists, even if nonconforming, as of the date of the Petition may be allowed to continue provided all of the following conditions are met (1) it is a preexisting legal use; (2) such preexisting legal use does not exceed 25% of the net floor area as defined in Section 2 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinances; (3) it is in existence as of December 4, 2018; (4) the space allocated to the office use is reduced as part of the Special Permit; and (5) the continued office use together with the additional residential use shall not substantially impact the comfort, privacy, quiet enjoyment, and standard of living of residents in the property and neighborhood. Roll Call: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - No, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes, Motion Passes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, TedescoNo: Concannon, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED to read as follows: Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Woburn that the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be further amended by adding a new Section 29.4.2 as follows: 2. An office use located entirely within the building that has been deemed to be a Significant Historic Building by the Woburn Historical Commission as provided herein that legally exists, even if nonconforming, as of the date of the Petition may be allowed to continue provided all of the following conditions are met (1) it is a preexisting legal use; (2) such preexisting legal use does not exceed 25% of the net floor area as defined in Section 2 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinances; (3) it is in existence as of December 4, 2018; (4) the space allocated to the office use is reduced as part of the Special Permit; and (5) the continued office use together with the additional residential use shall not substantially impact the comfort, privacy, quiet enjoyment, and standard of living of residents in the property and neighborhood. Roll Call: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - No, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes, Motion Passes..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 5 Hancock Street LLC, 5 Hancock Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for an Inflammable License to allow storage of...
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..”
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 closed — On the petition by 5 Hancock Street LLC, 5 Hancock Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for an Inflammable License to allow storage of 25,000 gallons of #2 Heating...
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 inflammable license be approved, as amended with the condition as follows: 1. That the fuel will be stored solely in the delivery trucks
Motion made and 2nd that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSE be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. That the fuel will be stored solely in the delivery trucks, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSE be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. That the fuel will be stored solely in the delivery trucks, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearings on the next two matters be held collectively
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearings on the next two matters be held collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearings on the next two matters be held collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
The two communications from Attorney Tarby be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the two communications from Attorney Tarby be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the two communications from Attorney Tarby be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication received from the Planning Department be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication received from the Planning Department be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication received from the Planning Department 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 April 16, 2019 — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 16, 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 APRIL 16, 2019, all in favor, 9-0..”
The two communications from Attorney Tarby be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the two communications from Attorney Tarby be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the two communications from Attorney Tarby be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication received from the Planning Department be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication received from the Planning Department be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication received from the Planning Department 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 April 16, 2019 — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 16, 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 APRIL 16, 2019, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Prochamp Realty LLC, 13 Johnson Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Prochamp Realty LLC, 13 Johnson Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 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, 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 closed — On the petition by Prochamp Realty LLC, 13 Johnson Street, 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, 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 plans of record shall be "Plot Plan 951 Main Street" dated March 18, 2019 by Edward J Farrell and "Proposed...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plans of record shall be "Plot Plan 951 Main Street" dated March 18, 2019 by Edward J Farrell and "Proposed renovations to 951 Main Street Woburn" by Peter Tummino dated March 18, 2019 (6 pages), said plans to be certified and filed with the Office of Inspectional Services with the building permit application; 2. That the water and sewer connections be approved by Woburn DPW prior to construction; 3. That the special permit shall be issued to Prochamp LLC and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which Prochamp Realty LL or its Manager is a primary or principal owner; 4. All building construction, and site plan development shall be in substantial conformance with the Application Documents and shall conform with the additional Conditions of this Special Permit Decision, although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with (i) preparing so called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a f
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plans of record shall be "Plot Plan 951 Main Street" dated March 18, 2019 by Edward J Farrell and "Proposed renovations to 951 Main Street Woburn" by Peter Tummino dated March 18, 2019 (6 pages), said plans to be certified and filed with the Office of Inspectional Services with the building permit application; 2. That the water and sewer connections be approved by Woburn DPW prior to construction; 3. That the special permit shall be issued to Prochamp LLC and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which Prochamp Realty LL or its Manager is a primary or principal owner; 4. All building construction, and site plan development shall be in substantial conformance with the Application Documents and shall conform with the additional Conditions of this Special Permit Decision, although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with (i) preparing so called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 5. That there shall be no construction activities on holidays when Woburn City Hall is not open and on Sundays; 6. That the petitioner shall keep the street and sidewalk clear of all debris during construction activity; 7. That pest control shall be coordinated with the Board of Health; and 8. That the reference to "Prochamp Realty LL" in condition 3 shall be changed to "Prochamp Realty LLC", all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 318 LLC, 274 Woodland Road, Alton Bay, New Hampshire for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
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 document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 318 LLC, 274 Woodland Road, Alton Bay, New Hampshire for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Accept the plan entitled "Site Plan Amendment 318 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated February 11, 2019 prepared by alan Engineering, l.l.c. as the plan of record
Motion made and 2nd to accept the plan entitled "Site Plan Amendment 318 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated February 11, 2019 prepared by ALAN Engineering, L.L.C. as the plan of record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the plan entitled "Site Plan Amendment 318 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated February 11, 2019 prepared by ALAN Engineering, L.L.C. as the plan of record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 2, 2019, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits and that a communication be sent to the...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 2, 2019, THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS and that a communication be sent to the Police Department Traffic Safety Officer for a report on the driveway conditions at both entrances entering and exiting the parcel, 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 APRIL 2, 2019, THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS and that a communication be sent to the Police Department Traffic Safety Officer for a report on the driveway conditions at both entrances entering and exiting the parcel, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Woburn Bowladrome Inc. for renewal of Bowling Alley License, 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 petition by Mourad Djiar dba abce Taxi of Woburn for renewal of Taxi Cab License, 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..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $675,117.34 from bls/Ambulance Acct to various Fire Department accounts, 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 authorize the Mayor to negotiate an agreement with Select Energy Development, LLC for a payment in lieu of taxes for the solar photovoltaic...
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..”
New Petitions
The matters be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of Common Carrier Licenses by m&l Transit Systems Inc., 60 Olympia Avenue, Suite 1; and TransAction...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS 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 Sams Liv Express LLC, 22 N. Warren Street for renewal of Livery License with increase from 3 vehicles to 4 vehicles
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 GameStop #3315, 103 Commerce Way, Suite B for renewal of Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collector 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 matter be referred to public hearing and that a communication be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works asking whether work has already commenced at the intersection of Montvale Avenue and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING and that a communication be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works asking whether work has already commenced at the intersection of Montvale Avenue and Washington Street on the issues subject of this grant of location, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING and that a communication be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works asking whether work has already commenced at the intersection of Montvale Avenue and Washington Street on the issues subject of this grant of location, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING and that a communication be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works asking whether work has already commenced at the intersection of Montvale Avenue and Washington Street on the issues subject of this grant of location, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING and that a communication be sent to the Superintendent of Public Works asking whether work has already commenced at the intersection of Montvale Avenue and Washington Street on the issues subject of this grant of location, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by a.l. Prime Energy, 319B Salem Street, Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 for a special permit to amend a special permit issued August 2, 2012,...
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 Kara Delaney dba Emerald Therapeutics, 958 E. Washington Street, Hanson, Massachusetts 02341 for a special permit to allow muscular therapy,...
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 120 Commerce Apartments LLC, c/o Cabot, Cabot and Forbes LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 for a special...
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 March 8, 2019 was received from Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging along with a copy of the Director's Report and...
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..”
A communication be sent to the petitioner advising that the special permit will expire
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the petitioner advising that the special permit will expire, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the petitioner advising that the special permit will expire, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the petitioner advising that the special permit will expire, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the petitioner advising that the special permit will expire, all in favor, 9-0..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to Committee on Personnel — A communication dated March 13, 2019 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Campbell: By the power...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to Section 2-184(D) of the 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, the Committee on Ordinances review the salaries of non-union department heads
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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