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April 2, 2019
57 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Joanne E. Campbell absent.
Present: Richard F. Gately, Michael P. Concannon, Lindsay E. Higgins, Robert J. Ferullo, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Michael D. Anderson
Absent: Joanne E. Campbell
During the meeting:
- Edward Tedesco 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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Take the following three matters out of order
Motion made and 2nd to take the following three matters out of order, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the following three matters out of order, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 851 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to allow a community and church festival at...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by The International School of Boston, 45 Matignon Road, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02410 for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race at Horn Pond...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, autism spectrum disorder is known to be a complex developmental disability which impacts communication and social interaction, resulting in significant...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Take the following matter out of order
Motion made and 2nd to take the following matter out of order, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the following matter out of order, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 285 Locust LLC, c/o Duffy Bros Management Co., Inc., Kevin Duffy, 465 Waverley Oaks, Suite 500, Waltham,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the 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 of...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Reconsider the vote regarding Condition 11 of the special permit dated June 7, 2018 issuing a special permit for land at 285 Locust Street to 285 Locust LLC
Motion made and 2nd by Alderman Tedesco and 2nd by Alderman Gately to reconsider the vote regarding Condition 11 of the special permit dated June 7, 2018 issuing a special permit for land at 285 Locust Street to 285 Locust LLC, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
The journal reads “Motion made and 2nd by Alderman Tedesco and 2nd by Alderman Gately”, so no mover or seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd by Alderman Tedesco and 2nd by Alderman Gately to reconsider the vote regarding Condition 11 of the special permit dated June 7, 2018 issuing a special permit for land at 285 Locust Street to 285 Locust LLC, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The special permit dated June 7, 2018 for land at 285 Locust Street issued to 285 Locust LLC be amended in accordance with the proposed Decision After Remand presented to the City Council at the...
Motion made and 2nd that the special permit dated June 7, 2018 for land at 285 Locust Street issued to 285 Locust LLC be amended in accordance with the proposed Decision After Remand presented to the City Council at the meeting held on April 2, 2019, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the special permit dated June 7, 2018 for land at 285 Locust Street issued to 285 Locust LLC be amended in accordance with the proposed Decision After Remand presented to the City Council at the meeting held on April 2, 2019, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — A communication dated March 23, 2019 with attachment was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Michael Anderson, City...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — A communication dated March 28, 2019 with attachment was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Re: Chapter 90 Funding for...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 10 Presidential Way Associates, LLC, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Campbell, Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, 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 communication be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Campbell, Tedesco absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 16, 2018 — On the petition by 10 Presidential Way Associates, LLC, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 16, 2018, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Campbell, Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, 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 PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 16, 2018, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Campbell, Tedesco absent)..”
Hold the public hearing on the following two matters collectively
Motion made and 2 to hold the public hearing on the following two matters collectively, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 to hold the public hearing on the following two matters collectively, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for a grant of right in a way as follows: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England, Inc. for a grant of right in a way as follows: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the condition as follows: 1. That the conditions outlined in the memorandum of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. That the conditions outlined in the memorandum of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. That the conditions outlined in the memorandum of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. That the conditions outlined in the memorandum of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. That the conditions outlined in the memorandum of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by 318 LLC, 274 Woodland Road, Alton Bay, New Hampshire for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended to amend a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the amendments as follows: 1. That the four proposed conditions be adopted as conditions of the special permit; and 2. That all other conditions of...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That the four proposed conditions be adopted as conditions of the special permit; and 2. That all other conditions of the previous special permit shall remain in full force and effect to the extent applicable unless otherwise modified by this decision, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That the four proposed conditions be adopted as conditions of the special permit; and 2. That all other conditions of the previous special permit shall remain in full force and effect to the extent applicable unless otherwise modified by this decision, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Horn Pond Plaza LLC, c/o Gravestar, Inc., One Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Horn Pond Plaza LLC, c/o Gravestar, Inc., One Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Reconsider closing the public hearing and reopening the public hearing
Motion made by Alderman Higgins and 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen to reconsider closing the public hearing and reopening the public hearing, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made by Alderman Higgins and 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen to reconsider closing the public hearing and reopening the public hearing, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..” (Motion: Higgins, second: Mercer-Bruen)
The public hearing be closed — On the 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 public hearing be closed, 7 in favor, 1 opposed (Higgins opposed), 1 absent (Campbell absent).
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Higgins
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 7 in favor, 1 opposed (Higgins opposed), 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Special Permit Plan, Proposed Building Re-Tenanting, Horn Pond Plaza, 350 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated February 21, 2019 prepared by...
Motion made and 2nd that the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Special Permit Plan, Proposed Building Re-Tenanting, Horn Pond Plaza, 350 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated February 21, 2019 prepared by Meridian Associates, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Special Permit Plan, Proposed Building Re-Tenanting, Horn Pond Plaza, 350 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated February 21, 2019 prepared by Meridian Associates, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That a snow plan shall be placed on file with the Department of Public Works and the Building Commissioner; 2. That the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That a snow plan shall be placed on file with the Department of Public Works and the Building Commissioner; 2. That the hours of operation for Launch Trampoline Park shall be Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and the hours of operation for Fit Facility shall be Monday through Friday between 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight, Saturday between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; 3. That exterior lighting shall remain the same; 4. That the dumpster shall be placed on the cement pad in the northeast corridor of the property, shall be fenced and screened and shall be subject to a pest control program; 5. That the parking field adjacent to the building as depicted on the plan of record shall be striped and maintained by the petitioner; and 6. That all other conditions of the previous special permits issued December 9, 2004, June 30, 2005, August 10, 2006 and December 29, 2011 shall remain in full force and effect to the extent applicable unless otherwise modified by this decision, 7 in favor, 1 opposed (Higgins opposed), 1 absent (Campbell absent).
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Higgins
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That a snow plan shall be placed on file with the Department of Public Works and the Building Commissioner; 2. That the hours of operation for Launch Trampoline Park shall be Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., and the hours of operation for Fit Facility shall be Monday through Friday between 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight, Saturday between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; 3. That exterior lighting shall remain the same; 4. That the dumpster shall be placed on the cement pad in the northeast corridor of the property, shall be fenced and screened and shall be subject to a pest control program; 5. That the parking field adjacent to the building as depicted on the plan of record shall be striped and maintained by the petitioner; and 6. That all other conditions of the previous special permits issued December 9, 2004, June 30, 2005, August 10, 2006 and December 29, 2011 shall remain in full force and effect to the extent applicable unless otherwise modified by this decision, 7 in favor, 1 opposed (Higgins opposed), 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The communications 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 02110 for Plan Approval and...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Campbell, Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, 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 be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Campbell, Concannon absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 16, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Woburn (Edens)...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 16, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Campbell, Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, 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 16, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Campbell, Concannon absent)..”
Receive and make part of the record a Board of Health Order to Correct dated February 25, 2019 and a communication from the Woburn Department of Inspection Services dated January 10, 2019
Motion made and 2nd to receive and make part of the record a Board of Health Order to Correct dated February 25, 2019 and a communication from the Woburn Department of Inspection Services dated January 10, 2019, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to receive and make part of the record a Board of Health Order to Correct dated February 25, 2019 and a communication from the Woburn Department of Inspection Services dated January 10, 2019, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Receive and make part of the record five photographs of the property
Motion made and 2nd to receive and make part of the record five photographs of the property, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to receive and make part of the record five photographs of the property, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition Alderman Anderson concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts known and...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The following Order be adopted: ordered 1. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 139, Sec. 1 the property located at 43 - 45 Church Street is a public nuisance; 2. The structure as is,...
Motion made and 2nd that the following Order be adopted: ORDERED 1. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 139, Sec. 1 the property located at 43 - 45 Church Street is a public nuisance; 2. The structure as is, and the grounds as currently maintained, are a danger to the public; 3. The structure and property as presently maintained are a scourge on the neighborhood and city; 4. The owner has neglected the structure and property and the City has an interest in maintaining an aesthetically attractive and clean City; 5. Photographs and inspections by the Building Department reveal that the property is currently gutted on the interior with many missing, broken or open windows. Further the property remains unsecured and open to the weather. 6. The owner was cited on May 5, 2017 and May 1, 2018 for failure to maintain the property per Title 15 of the Municipal code; 7. On September 13, 2018 the property owner was again cited for failure to maintain the property, however the owner has been non responsive. 8. An exterior inspection of the dwelling located at 43-45 Church Street was performed on by the Health Inspector on February 25, 2019. The following violations of the State Sanitary Code 105 CMR 410 were found: a. 105 CMR 410.451 - Egress Obstructions: Wire from the house to the telephone pole unsecured and hanging in front of the door. b. 105 CMR 410.480 - Locks: Due to all broken windows and doors the dwelling units are not capable of being secured from unlawful entry
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following Order be adopted: ORDERED 1. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 139, Sec. 1 the property located at 43 - 45 Church Street is a public nuisance; 2. The structure as is, and the grounds as currently maintained, are a danger to the public; 3. The structure and property as presently maintained are a scourge on the neighborhood and city; 4. The owner has neglected the structure and property and the City has an interest in maintaining an aesthetically attractive and clean City; 5. Photographs and inspections by the Building Department reveal that the property is currently gutted on the interior with many missing, broken or open windows. Further the property remains unsecured and open to the weather. 6. The owner was cited on May 5, 2017 and May 1, 2018 for failure to maintain the property per Title 15 of the Municipal code; 7. On September 13, 2018 the property owner was again cited for failure to maintain the property, however the owner has been non responsive. 8. An exterior inspection of the dwelling located at 43-45 Church Street was performed on by the Health Inspector on February 25, 2019. The following violations of the State Sanitary Code 105 CMR 410 were found: a. 105 CMR 410.451 - Egress Obstructions: Wire from the house to the telephone pole unsecured and hanging in front of the door. b. 105 CMR 410.480 - Locks: Due to all broken windows and doors the dwelling units are not capable of being secured from unlawful entry. c. 105 CMR 410.500 - Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Structural Elements: i. Multiple concrete stairs are in disrepair. ii. Left side of the house is missing siding. d. 105 CMR 410.501 -Weathertight Elements: Multiple windows throughout the entire home are broken and in disrepair, none of them are considered weathertight. e. 105 CMR 410.503 - Protective Railings and Walls: No safe railing on front stairs on the right side of above referenced address. f. 105 CMR 410.550- Extermination of Insects, Rodents and Skunks: Multiple holes observed around foundation as well as yard debris scattered around premises leading to possible harborage locations. g. 105 CMR 410.551 - Screens for Windows: Multiple windows without screens on the first floor of above referenced address. h. 105 CMR 410.602(A)- Maintenance of Areas Free from Garbage and Rubbish: A lot of yard debris and trash throughout the exterior of the property. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 139, Section 1, et. seq., it is hereby Ordered by the City Council of the City of Woburn that the property owner remedy the building code and health code violations within 14 days and, in the absence of compliance as determined by the Building Inspector and Health Inspector, then the matter will be referred by the Building Inspector to the City Solicitor for receivership proceedings. 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $158,148.43 from Mayor Salary Adjustments Acct to Fire Regular Salary Acct for fire contract settlement, committee report was...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petitions for renewal of Common Carrier Licenses by m&l Transit Systems Inc.; and TransAction Corporate Shuttles, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Sams Liv Express, LLC for renewal of a Livery License, committee report was received "ought to pass with the condition 1
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by GameStop #3315 for renewal of a Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Harmony Transportation Inc., 8 Conn Street for renewal of Livery License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., 289R Salem Street for renewal of a Taxi Cab License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., 289R Salem Street for renewal of a Livery License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by udr Inwood LLC, c/o udr, Inc., 1745 Shea Center Drive, Suite 200, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 for a special permit to modify a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated March 26, 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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances — A communication dated March 27, 2019 with attachment was received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan Doucette as follows: Re: Acceptance of...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to Committee on Personnel — A communication dated March 27, 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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas MassDOT has jurisdiction of the Washington Street Corridor; Be it Resolved that the City Council forward a communication to MassDOT District 4 requesting...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: A communication be sent from the City Council to the City Engineer requesting an update in collaboration with our traffic consultant as to the progress and...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: A communication be sent from the City Council to the Building Commissioner requesting an update of the completion of the conditions in the special permit issued...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: The Mayor. 4
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2007, the Preliminary Election for the Municipal Election shall be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Order: As amended, be further amended as follows: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Suspend the rules for the purpose of adding the following late filed matters to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purpose of adding the following late filed matters to the Order of the Day, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purpose of adding the following late filed matters to the Order of the Day, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Order: That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to enter into an Easement Agreement with Madison Woburn Holdings LLC...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Campbell absent)..”
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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