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April 16, 2019
48 recorded votes, 27 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:
- 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..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Woburn Kiwanis, p.o. Box 521, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to allow a carnival on June 14, June 15 and June 16, 2019 at...
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 transfer of the inflammable license be approved — Petition by New England Resins & Pigments to allow transfer of Inflammable License to Brenntag Specialties, Inc. at 316 New Boston Street
Motion made and 2nd that the TRANSFER OF THE INFLAMMABLE LICENSE be APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the TRANSFER OF THE INFLAMMABLE LICENSE be APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Roman Limousine for renewal of Livery License for seven (7) 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 Woburn Cab Co
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 — Kiwanis Club of Woburn, 10 Cedar Street, Suite 26, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 5.1.75 for...
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 — Ionic Materials, 10 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections 5.1.57A and 5.1.60 for a...
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 Lord Hobo Brewing Company, 5 Draper Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, 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..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Sorelle Real Estate LLC, 15 Sorelle Place, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section...
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 — jn Phillips Co
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 Tidd Home LLC, 28 West Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended as follows: ordered Be it...
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..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for Inflammable License to allow six (6)...
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 Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for Inflammable License to allow six (6) temporary 1,000 gallon propane...
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 Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for Inflammable License to allow six (6)...
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..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit to allow modification...
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 special permits requested under Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2 relative to inflammable tanks be given leave to withdraw without prejudice and that the public hearing be continued to the regular...
Motion made and 2nd that the special permits requested under Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2 relative to inflammable tanks be given leave to withdraw without prejudice and that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 7, 2019, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the special permits requested under Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2 relative to inflammable tanks be given leave to withdraw without prejudice and that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 7, 2019, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Kara Delaney dba Emerald Therapeutics, 958 E. Washington Street, Hanson, Massachusetts 02341 for a special permit to...
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 special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the conditions recommended by the Planning Department be adopted as conditions of the special permit — On the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the conditions recommended by the Planning Department 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 conditions recommended by the Planning Department be adopted as conditions of the special permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
The preliminary peer review report prepared by vhb dated April 8, 2019 and entitled "Woburn Mall Traffic and Site Plan Peer Review" be accepted and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the preliminary peer review report prepared by VHB dated April 8, 2019 and entitled "Woburn Mall Traffic and Site Plan Peer Review" be accepted 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 preliminary peer review report prepared by VHB dated April 8, 2019 and entitled "Woburn Mall Traffic and Site Plan Peer Review" be accepted and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The petitioner provide a copy of the Powerpoint presentation to the City Council
Motion made and 2nd that the petitioner provide a copy of the Powerpoint presentation to the City Council, 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 petitioner provide a copy of the Powerpoint presentation to the City Council, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The Powerpoint presentation be posted on the city's website
Motion made and 2nd that the Powerpoint presentation be posted on the city's website, 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 Powerpoint presentation be posted on the city's website, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The preliminary peer review report prepared by vhb dated April 8, 2019 and entitled "Woburn Mall Traffic and Site Plan Peer Review" be accepted and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the preliminary peer review report prepared by VHB dated April 8, 2019 and entitled "Woburn Mall Traffic and Site Plan Peer Review" be accepted 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 preliminary peer review report prepared by VHB dated April 8, 2019 and entitled "Woburn Mall Traffic and Site Plan Peer Review" be accepted and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 7, 2019 — On the petition by Woburn (Edens) LLC, c/o Edens 21 Custom House Street, Suite 450, Boston,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 7, 2019, 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 MAY 7, 2019, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 120 Commerce Apartments LLC, c/o Cabot, Cabot and Forbes LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts...
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 plan be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the plan be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the plan 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 May 7, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by 120 Commerce...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 7, 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 MAY 7, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
For a one minute recess — Nd
Motion made and 2 for a one minute recess, 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 2 for a one minute recess, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
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, 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 communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The document 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 document be received and made part of the record, 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 document be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by 10 Presidential Way Associates, LLC, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended by...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 4 in favor (Campbell, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen in favor), 4 opposed (Anderson, Concannon, Gaffney, Higgins opposed), 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Campbell, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-BruenNo: Anderson, Concannon, Gaffney, HigginsThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 4 in favor (Campbell, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen in favor), 4 opposed (Anderson, Concannon, Gaffney, Higgins opposed), 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The public hearing be continued and the matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances — On the petition by 10 Presidential Way Associates, LLC, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be continued and the matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - No, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - No, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Absent, Anderson - Yes, Motion Fails.
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Gaffney, HigginsNo: Campbell, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-BruenThe roll call lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be continued and the matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - No, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - No, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Absent, Anderson - Yes, Motion Fails..”
The matter be laid on the table — On the petition by 10 Presidential Way Associates, LLC, 10 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended by...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, 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 LAID ON THE TABLE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — President Anderson excused himself from the meeting, stepped down from the Chair and left the Council Chamber and Alderman Tedesco assumed the Chair
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $850,000.00 from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct to Road Improvements Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $980,000.00 from Mayor Salary Adjustments Acct to School Salary Adjust/Eval Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
Committee Reports — Ordinances
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to accept m.g.l. Chapter 59, §5C½ relative to personal exemptions for blind persons, veterans, surviving spouses and seniors, committee report was...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License by Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Livery Licenses by Checker Cab of Woburn Inc. and Harmony Transportation Inc., committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 1, 2019 was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15 Article...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Resolve: The City Council review the proposal to construct a Cedar Street slip ramp to I-93
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: The minutes for the executive sessions held by the Woburn City Council Committee on Liaison on August 20, 2018 and September 10, 2018 and by the Woburn City Council...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meetings for July 2019 and August 2019 shall be held on July 16, 2019 and August 6, 2019 and the meetings shall begin at 6:30 p.m
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances — Order: Whereas, plastic objects and materials are not biodegradable; and Whereas, the accumulation of plastic objects and materials in the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 7 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed), 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 7 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed), 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
Suspend the rules for the purpose of taking the following matters to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking the following matters to the Order of the Day, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purpose of taking the following matters to the Order of the Day, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
The matter be received and made part of the record — A copy of a communication dated April 10, 2019 to John Wood, Postmaster, Woburn Post Office from Mayor Scott Galvin, City Council President...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE RECORD, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE RECORD, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: Whereas, there presently exists a structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, Massachusetts known and numbered as 15 Highland Street; and Now, Therefore,...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson 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 (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael D. Anderson as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Anderson 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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