MassVoter.com← Woburn City CouncilWoburn City Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting
June 11, 2019
46 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
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..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $41,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated from Cemetery Interest Fund and distributed as follows for Fiscal Year 2020: $8,000.00...
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 $370,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Veteran's Cash Aid Acct #0154357-577000 $100,000.00, Workers Comp 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 $205,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from bls/Ambulance Acct #31359-595000 $205,000.00 to Fire Salary 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..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Social Capital Inc., 165 New Boston Street, Suite M, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to allow music concert series at Horn...
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 amended by changing the date of the event from November 2, 2019 to November 3, 2019 — A communication dated June 4, 2019 was received from Joseph Connelly, Senior...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be AMENDED by changing the date of the event from November 2, 2019 to November 3, 2019, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be AMENDED by changing the date of the event from November 2, 2019 to November 3, 2019, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Shamrock Running Club, p.o. Box 602, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race starting at Spence Farm, 41 Wyman...
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 matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Camargo Chauffeur Service, LLC, 35 Dix Rd
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 special permit issued to prochamp realty LLC dated April 11, 2019 be amended as follows: 1. By deleting Condition 3 and inserting in its place the following "That any sale or transfer shall be...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED TO PROCHAMP REALTY LLC DATED APRIL 11, 2019 be AMENDED as follows: 1. By deleting Condition 3 and inserting in its place the following "That any sale or transfer shall be the right of the owner", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT ISSUED TO PROCHAMP REALTY LLC DATED APRIL 11, 2019 be AMENDED as follows: 1. By deleting Condition 3 and inserting in its place the following "That any sale or transfer shall be the right of the owner", all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by McDermottroe Getty of Woburn, Inc., 229 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, c/o Duval, Klasnick & Thompson LLC, 210 Broadway, Suite 204, Lynnfield, Massachusetts 01940 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..”
Public Hearings
The report be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Lord Hobo Brewing Company, 5 Draper Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the report be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the report be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the 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 public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the seven conditions recommended by the Committee on Special Permits be adopted as conditions of the special...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the seven 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 conditions as follows: 1. That the seven conditions recommended by the Committee on Special Permits be adopted as conditions of the special permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Dorothy Geary, 1 Belmont Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the Zoning Map of the City of Woburn by...
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 order be adopted, as amended with the amendment as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted — On the petition by Dorothy Geary, 1 Belmont Street, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 closed — On the 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 permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plans of record shall be the plans entitled "alta/acsm Land Title Survey in Woburn & Reading, Mass." prepared...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plans of record shall be the plans entitled "ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey in Woburn & Reading, Mass." prepared by Hayes Engineering, Inc." and the plan entitled "Dog Park, Inwood West Apartments, 1 Inwood Dive, Woburn, MA 01801" prepared by Wessling Architects; and 2. That any prior existing conditions of previous special permits shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise amended herein, 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 plans of record shall be the plans entitled "ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey in Woburn & Reading, Mass." prepared by Hayes Engineering, Inc." and the plan entitled "Dog Park, Inwood West Apartments, 1 Inwood Dive, Woburn, MA 01801" prepared by Wessling Architects; and 2. That any prior existing conditions of previous special permits shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise amended herein, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by seco Properties, LLC, 215 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by 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 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..”
Add a condition to the special permit as follows: "That the special permits shall be issued to seco Properties, LLC and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of...
Motion made and 2nd to add a condition to the special permit as follows: "That the special permits shall be issued to SECO Properties, LLC and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which SECO Properties, LLC is the primary or principal owner", 6 in favor, 3 opposed (Tedesco, Concannon, Anderson opposed).
Yes: Campbell, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Anderson, Concannon, Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add a condition to the special permit as follows: "That the special permits shall be issued to SECO Properties, LLC and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which SECO Properties, LLC is the primary or principal owner", 6 in favor, 3 opposed (Tedesco, Concannon, Anderson opposed)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan in Woburn, Mass." dated April 16, 2019 prepared by Keenan...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan in Woburn, Mass." dated April 16, 2019 prepared by Keenan Survey; 2. That the petitioner shall file all plans of record electronically with the Building Commissioner; 3. That the petitioner shall file a snow storage plan with the Department of Public Works; 4. That the petitioner shall coordinate the water meters for the residential units with the Superintendent of Public Works; 5. That the petitioner shall coordinate with the Building Commissioner as to whether the handicapped parking spaces should be striped; and 6. That the special permits shall be issued to SECO Properties, LLC and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which SECO Properties, LLC is the primary or principal owner, 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 plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan in Woburn, Mass." dated April 16, 2019 prepared by Keenan Survey; 2. That the petitioner shall file all plans of record electronically with the Building Commissioner; 3. That the petitioner shall file a snow storage plan with the Department of Public Works; 4. That the petitioner shall coordinate the water meters for the residential units with the Superintendent of Public Works; 5. That the petitioner shall coordinate with the Building Commissioner as to whether the handicapped parking spaces should be striped; and 6. That the special permits shall be issued to SECO Properties, LLC and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which SECO Properties, LLC is the primary or principal owner, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Tidd Home LLC, 28 West Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by...
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 July 16, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances — On the petition by Tidd Home LLC, 28...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON july 16, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - No, Gaffney - No, Gately - No, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - No, Anderson - Yes, MOTION PASSES.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON july 16, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - No, Gaffney - No, Gately - No, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - No, Anderson - Yes, MOTION PASSES..”
A communication be sent to the Planning Board Director inviting her to participate in the Committee on Ordinances meeting concerning this matter and to provide additional information about the...
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Planning Board Director inviting her to participate in the Committee on Ordinances meeting concerning this matter and to provide additional information about the list the Planning Board provided in their communication and the potential impact the existing amendment language being proposed may have on these properties, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Gately, Tedesco opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Gately, Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Planning Board Director inviting her to participate in the Committee on Ordinances meeting concerning this matter and to provide additional information about the list the Planning Board provided in their communication and the potential impact the existing amendment language being proposed may have on these properties, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Gately, Tedesco opposed)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by McSheffrey's-se, LLC d/b/a McSheffreys of the South End, 75 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 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 documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by McSheffrey's-se, LLC d/b/a McSheffreys of the South End, 75 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for 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 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 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That menu items that can be purchased from the drive thru lane shall not be limited to beverages, donuts, munchkins,...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That menu items that can be purchased from the drive thru lane shall not be limited to beverages, donuts, munchkins, express "dozen donuts" boxes, muffins, cookies and similar items, bagels and cream cheese and English muffins. Sandwiches and "individually" selected dozen donuts boxes shall be offered for sale in the drive thru lane. That this condition shall be subject to review by the Committee on Special Permit six (6) months from the issuance of the special permit; 2. That no more than three (3) vehicles may be parked on site for sale; 3. That the plan of record shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 4. That there shall be no vehicle repair or service on site; 5. That no vehicles may be parked on-site except those designated for sale; 6. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Site Plan, 75 Main Street, Woburn, Mass." dated May 1, 2019 prepared by Edward J. Farrell, Professional Land Surveyor; 7. That the special permits shall be issued to McSheffrey's-SE, LLC d/b/a McSheffreys of the South End and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which McSheffrey's-SE, LLC d/b/a McSheffreys of the South End is the primary or principal owner; 8. That any prior existing conditions of previous special permits shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise amended herein; and 9. Pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That menu items that can be purchased from the drive thru lane shall not be limited to beverages, donuts, munchkins, express "dozen donuts" boxes, muffins, cookies and similar items, bagels and cream cheese and English muffins. Sandwiches and "individually" selected dozen donuts boxes shall be offered for sale in the drive thru lane. That this condition shall be subject to review by the Committee on Special Permit six (6) months from the issuance of the special permit; 2. That no more than three (3) vehicles may be parked on site for sale; 3. That the plan of record shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 4. That there shall be no vehicle repair or service on site; 5. That no vehicles may be parked on-site except those designated for sale; 6. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Site Plan, 75 Main Street, Woburn, Mass." dated May 1, 2019 prepared by Edward J. Farrell, Professional Land Surveyor; 7. That the special permits shall be issued to McSheffrey's-SE, LLC d/b/a McSheffreys of the South End and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which McSheffrey's-SE, LLC d/b/a McSheffreys of the South End is the primary or principal owner; 8. That any prior existing conditions of previous special permits shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise amended herein; and 9. Pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 15.7.C., the City Council makes the determination that the proposed additional use and condition modification meet the following two (2) standards: i. In no way, during construction or thereafter, the proposed additional use and condition modification adversely affects the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Groundwater Protection District; and ii. The proposed additional use and condition modification shall be designed to avoid substantial disturbance of the soils, topography, drainage, vegetation and other water-related natural characteristics of the site to be developed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The second class motor vehicle license be granted, as amended
Motion made and 2nd that the SECOND CLASS MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE be GRANTED, AS AMENDED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SECOND CLASS MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE be GRANTED, AS AMENDED, 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..”
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 18, 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 JUNE 18, 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 18, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, 9 Forbes Road, Suite 9B, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a grant of...
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 public hearing be closed — On the 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 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 grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the amendments as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant — On the...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by New Cingular Wireless pcs, LLC (at&t), c/o Michael R. Dolan, Esq., Brown Rudnick llp, 10 Memorial Boulevard,...
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 documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by New Cingular Wireless pcs, LLC (at&t), c/o Michael R. Dolan, Esq., Brown Rudnick llp, 10 Memorial Boulevard, Providence,...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents 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 documents be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 16, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — On the petition by...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 16, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, 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 PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 16, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Alderman Gately concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth...
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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 19, 2019 — On the petition by Alderman Gately concerning the structure or structures located in the City of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 19, 2019, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 19, 2019, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $334,399.62 from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct to Teamsters, Non-Union Dept Heads, City Hall seiu, DPW/Cemetery/Parks and...
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..”
Communications and Reports
The communication be received and placed on file — Communication dated May 28, 2019 from State Representative Richard M. Haggerty as follows: Dear Clerk Campbell: Please join us for the...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and placed on file, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and placed on file, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — A communication dated May 30, 2019 was received from Joanne F. Campo, Deputy General Counsel, Commonwealth of Massachusetts,...
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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →