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May 7, 2019
70 recorded votes, 12 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Richard F. Gately, Michael P. Concannon, Lindsay E. Higgins, Robert J. Ferullo, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Michael D. Anderson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael P. Concannon recused from a matter.
- Edward Tedesco recused from a matter.
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the following 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..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the matter from committee
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the matter from committee, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the matter from committee, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the public on the proposed ordinance relative to reduction of plastic checkout bags be retail establishments
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the public on the proposed ordinance relative to reduction of plastic checkout bags be retail establishments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the public on the proposed ordinance relative to reduction of plastic checkout bags be retail establishments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the Order to amend the 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 8, Article IV, Section 8-14 relative to reduction of plastic checkout...
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..”
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..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the Order to amend the 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 8, Article IV, Section 8-14 relative to reduction of plastic...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
The effective date of the ordinance be May 1, 2020
Motion made and 2nd that the effective date of the ordinance be May 1, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - No, Higgins - No, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - No, Motion Passes.
Yes: Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Anderson, Campbell, Gately, Higgins
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the effective date of the ordinance be May 1, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - No, Higgins - No, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - No, Motion Passes..”
The order be adopted, as amended — On the Order to amend the 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 8, Article IV, Section 8-14 relative to reduction of plastic checkout bags by retail...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Concannon, Tedesco opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Concannon, Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Concannon, Tedesco opposed)..”
Take the following four matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the following four matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the following four matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to hear from Retirement Administrator Maureen Marcucci
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to hear from Retirement Administrator Maureen Marcucci, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to hear from Retirement Administrator Maureen Marcucci, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication dated May 6, 2019 with attachments from Maureen Marcucci, Retirement Administrator, Woburn Retirement System be received and made part of the record — Motion made and 2nd to take...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication dated May 6, 2019 with attachments from Maureen Marcucci, Retirement Administrator, Woburn Retirement System be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication dated May 6, 2019 with attachments from Maureen Marcucci, Retirement Administrator, Woburn Retirement System be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The following four orders be referred to Committee on Finance
Motion made and 2nd that the following four ORDERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following four ORDERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — A communication dated May 2, 2019 was received from His Honor the Mayor as follows: Dear President Anderson and Council members: As you know, gasb...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $750,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Overlay Reserve Acct #01-322000 $750,000.00 to opeb Trust Fund Acct...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $275,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct #31359-595000 $275,000.00 to Fire Ambulance...
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..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Friends of Mary Cumming Park, 101 Middlesex Turnpike, Suite 6 #343, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 for Special Event Permit to allow Lantern...
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 special event permit be granted, as amended with the condition as follows: 1. Subject to obtaining signatures of all departments on the application — Petition by North Suburban ymca, 137...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. Subject to obtaining signatures of all departments on the application, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. Subject to obtaining signatures of all departments on the application, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Z. Fahey Enterprises, Inc. dba Burlington Motors, 104 Winn Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a new Second...
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 Kelley Towncar, Inc., 888 Main Street, #2, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of Livery 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 Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by WigBig, Inc., 515 Inwood Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of Livery 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 — Petition by Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, 9 Forbes Road, Suite 9B, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a grant of right in a way starting at...
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 Dorothy Geary, 1 Belmont Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the Zoning Map of the City of Woburn by changing the zoning district at...
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 New Cingular Wireless pcs, LLC (at&t), c/o Michael R. Dolan, Esq., Brown Rudnick llp, 10 Memorial Boulevard, Providence, Rhode Island 02903...
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 seco Properties, LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 McSheffrey's-se, LLC d/b/a McSheffreys of the South End, 75 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
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 McSheffrey's-se, LLC d/b/a McSheffrey's of the South End, 75 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales...
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 communications be accepted — A communication dated May 2, 2019 with attachments was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be accepted, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be accepted, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Special Permits — A communication dated May 2, 2019 with attachments was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Special Permits — A communication dated April 24, 2019 with attachments was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Kiwanis Club of Woburn, 10 Cedar Street, Suite 26, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 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 Kiwanis Club of Woburn, 10 Cedar Street, Suite 26, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section...
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 amendment as follows: 1. That the one recommendation of the Planning Department relative to Section 5.1 Note 14 be adopted as a conditions of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: 1. That the one recommendation of the Planning Department relative to Section 5.1 Note 14 be adopted as a 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 amendment as follows: 1. That the one recommendation of the Planning Department relative to Section 5.1 Note 14 be adopted as a conditions of the special permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by a.l. Prime Energy, 319B Salem Street, Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 for a special permit to amend a special permit...
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 documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by a.l. Prime Energy, 319B Salem Street, Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 for a special permit to amend a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the 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 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 following amendments be added to the special permit: 1. That the four conditions recommended by the Planning Department be adopted as conditions of the special permit as further amended; 2....
Motion made and 2nd that the following amendments be added to the special permit: 1. That the four conditions recommended by the Planning Department be adopted as conditions of the special permit as further amended; 2. That Condition 1 be amended to read as follows: "That the modified site plan entitled "Project Address Woburn, MA, 1 Hill Street, Site Improvement Plan" Sheet C-1 with latest revision date 2/21/19 prepared by Ayoub Engineering be cited in the Special Permit decision as the official Plan of Record; 3. That Condition 3 be amended to read as follows: That the Special Permit be issued to A.L. Prime Energy and not be transferable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which A.L. Prime Energy is the primary or principal owner; or the same or similar use upon review by the Committee on Special Permits; and 4. That Condition 5 read as follows: In lieu of jersey barriers, bollards shall be used, all in favor, 9-0
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following amendments be added to the special permit: 1. That the four conditions recommended by the Planning Department be adopted as conditions of the special permit as further amended; 2. That Condition 1 be amended to read as follows: "That the modified site plan entitled "Project Address Woburn, MA, 1 Hill Street, Site Improvement Plan" Sheet C-1 with latest revision date 2/21/19 prepared by Ayoub Engineering be cited in the Special Permit decision as the official Plan of Record; 3. That Condition 3 be amended to read as follows: That the Special Permit be issued to A.L. Prime Energy and not be transferable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which A.L. Prime Energy is the primary or principal owner; or the same or similar use upon review by the Committee on Special Permits; and 4. That Condition 5 read as follows: In lieu of jersey barriers, bollards shall be used, all in favor, 9-0.”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions set forth herein — On the petition by a.l. Prime Energy, 319B Salem Street, Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 for a special permit to...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions set forth herein, 6 in favor, 3 opposed (Concannon, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, TedescoNo: Concannon, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions set forth herein, 6 in favor, 3 opposed (Concannon, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen opposed)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by udr Inwood LLC, c/o udr, Inc., 1745 Shea Center Drive, Suite 200, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129 for a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 4, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by udr Inwood LLC,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 4, 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 JUNE 4, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 public hearing be closed — On the petition by 120 Commerce Apartments LLC, c/o Cabot, Cabot and Forbes LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116 for a special permit as...
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 condition as follows: 1. That the three conditions recommended by the Committee on Special Permits be adopted as conditions of the special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. That the three conditions recommended by the Committee on Special Permits 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 condition as follows: 1. That the three conditions recommended by the Committee on Special Permits be adopted as conditions of the special permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
For a one minute recess
Motion made and 2nd for a one minute recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd for a one minute recess, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Concannon absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe journal lists Michael P. Concannon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received 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 21, 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 21, 2019, all in favor, 9-0.
The journal says Michael P. Concannon was out of this matter (recused from this matter), but the count (9-0) includes every member present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 21, 2019, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 21, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Seaver...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 21, 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 21, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting comments on the pending petition
Motion made and 2nd that the a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting comments on the pending petition, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting comments on the pending petition, all in favor, 9-0..”
Reconsider his vote to send the matter to the Committee on Special Permits was 2nd by Alderman Campbell
Motion made by Alderman Tedesco to reconsider his vote to send the matter to the Committee on Special Permits was 2nd by Alderman Campbell, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Alderman Tedesco to reconsider his vote to send the matter to the Committee on Special Permits was 2nd by Alderman Campbell, all in favor, 9-0..” (Motion: Tedesco, second: Campbell)
The special permit issued on June 8, 2017 to Seaver Properties LLC shall be modified by allowing for the addition to the existing Plan of Record as set forth in Condition 1 the "Proposed Trail...
Motion made and 2nd that the special permit issued on June 8, 2017 to Seaver Properties LLC shall be modified by allowing for the addition to the existing Plan of Record as set forth in Condition 1 the "Proposed Trail Location Plan Shannon Farms, Woburn, MA." dated April 2, 2019 prepared by ALAN Engineering, L.L.C. showing the relocated Trail and by approving the landscape plan entitled "Shannon Farms, Lexington Street, Woburn, MA" dated February 6, 2018 prepared by Salmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping as required by Condition 17, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the special permit issued on June 8, 2017 to Seaver Properties LLC shall be modified by allowing for the addition to the existing Plan of Record as set forth in Condition 1 the "Proposed Trail Location Plan Shannon Farms, Woburn, MA." dated April 2, 2019 prepared by ALAN Engineering, L.L.C. showing the relocated Trail and by approving the landscape plan entitled "Shannon Farms, Lexington Street, Woburn, MA" dated February 6, 2018 prepared by Salmon Falls Nursery & Landscaping as required by Condition 17, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
Take the matter from the table
Motion made and 2nd to take the matter from 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 to take the matter from the table, 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)..”
Close the public hearing — 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 to close the public hearing, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The matter be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — 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 MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, 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 GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Woburn Cab Co
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 communication dated May 1, 2019 with attachments received from Timothy Donovan, Treasurer/Collector be received and made part of the record; that the grant of renewal be for the six vehicles...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication dated May 1, 2019 with attachments received from Timothy Donovan, Treasurer/Collector be received and made part of the record; that the grant of renewal be for the six vehicles registered in the City of Woburn with the paid excise taxes; and that a communication be sent to the petitioner advising that the one vehicle for which excise taxes have not been paid in the City of Woburn was not approved for renewal, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication dated May 1, 2019 with attachments received from Timothy Donovan, Treasurer/Collector be received and made part of the record; that the grant of renewal be for the six vehicles registered in the City of Woburn with the paid excise taxes; and that a communication be sent to the petitioner advising that the one vehicle for which excise taxes have not been paid in the City of Woburn was not approved for renewal, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Kathryn E. Thifault as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Woburn Public Library, 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 — Ordinances
The matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances — On the Order to review the non-union department head salaries, committee report was received as follows "That 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Campbell abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Campbell abstained)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 29, 2019 was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison Avenue as follows: Council...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended as follows: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 5 in favor, 4 opposed (Higgins, Concannon, Tedesco, Anderson opposed).
Yes: Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Mercer-BruenNo: Anderson, Concannon, Higgins, Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 5 in favor, 4 opposed (Higgins, Concannon, Tedesco, Anderson opposed)..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Rule 1 of the Rules of the Woburn Traffic Commission are hereby amended by deleting Rule 1 in its entirety and replacing with the...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: whereas, there presently exists a structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, Massachusetts known and numbered as 14 Garfield Avenue; and now, therefore,...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Order: Page 39, said easement being identified as pue-1 on Sheet 1 of the plan recorded with the Middlesex South Registry...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: The Woburn Traffic Commission hear a request regarding the installation of a flashing speed sign before the intersection of Green Street, Nashua Street and Holton...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: The Department of Public Works re-paint street roadway arrows and "no left turn" arrows at the Cedar Street and Washington Street signal intersection
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, this matter is under the jurisdiction of MassDOT that a communication be sent to MassDOT requesting that department paint with reflective paint the...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE 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..”
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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