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June 18, 2019
46 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Mark E. Gaffney absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Richard F. Gately, Michael P. Concannon, Lindsay E. Higgins, Robert J. Ferullo, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Edward Tedesco, Michael D. Anderson
Absent: Mark E. Gaffney
During the meeting:
- Darlene Mercer-Bruen 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 (Gaffney 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 (Gaffney absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
Suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from His Honor the Mayor, taking the communication from the Treasurer/Collector out of order, and hearing from the Treasurer/Collector
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from His Honor the Mayor, taking the communication from the Treasurer/Collector out of order, and hearing from the Treasurer/Collector, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from His Honor the Mayor, taking the communication from the Treasurer/Collector out of order, and hearing from the Treasurer/Collector, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The Capital Investment Plan FY2020 to FY2024 be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the Capital Investment Plan FY2020 to FY2024 be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Capital Investment Plan FY2020 to FY2024 be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The Capital Investment Plan FY2020 to FY2024 be referred to Committee on Finance
Motion made and 2nd that the Capital Investment Plan FY2020 to FY2024 be referred to Committee on Finance, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Capital Investment Plan FY2020 to FY2024 be referred to Committee on Finance, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record and to hear from the Treasurer/Collector — A communication dated June 12, 2019 with attachments was received from Timothy Donovan,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record and to hear from the Treasurer/Collector, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record and to hear from the Treasurer/Collector, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The proposed changes to the opeb Investment Policy be approved
Motion made and 2nd that that the proposed changes to the OPEB Investment Policy be approved, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that that the proposed changes to the OPEB Investment Policy be approved, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Reconsider his vote and 2nd by Alderman Concannon
Motion made by Alderman Tedesco to reconsider his vote and 2nd by Alderman Concannon, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made by Alderman Tedesco to reconsider his vote and 2nd by Alderman Concannon, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..” (Motion: Tedesco, second: Concannon)
The proposed changes to the opeb investment policy be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE OPEB INVESTMENT POLICY be APPROVED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes, Motion Passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE OPEB INVESTMENT POLICY be APPROVED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes, Motion Passes..”
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 (Gaffney absent)
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).”
New Petitions
Communications and attached plans be received and made part of the record — A communication dated June 12, 2019 was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn...
Motion made and 2nd that communications and attached plans be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that communications and attached plans be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner's attorney
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner's attorney, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner's attorney, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney 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 (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The request for A minor modification be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plans entitled "Layout and Materials Plan" Sheet No. C-2A and Sheet No. C-2B dated August 7,...
Motion made and 2nd that the REQUEST FOR A MINOR MODIFICATION be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plans entitled "Layout and Materials Plan" Sheet No. C-2A and Sheet No. C-2B dated August 7, 2014, last revised June 7, 2019, prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts shall be added to the plan of record; 2. That the petitioner shall provide the City of Woburn with proper easement documents for the sidewalk to be installed along Tower Office Park Drive; and 3. That any conditions of any prior special permits unless modified herein shall remain in full force and effect, 6 in favor, 2 opposed (Higgins, Mercer-Bruen opposed), 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, TedescoNo: Higgins, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the REQUEST FOR A MINOR MODIFICATION be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plans entitled "Layout and Materials Plan" Sheet No. C-2A and Sheet No. C-2B dated August 7, 2014, last revised June 7, 2019, prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts shall be added to the plan of record; 2. That the petitioner shall provide the City of Woburn with proper easement documents for the sidewalk to be installed along Tower Office Park Drive; and 3. That any conditions of any prior special permits unless modified herein shall remain in full force and effect, 6 in favor, 2 opposed (Higgins, Mercer-Bruen opposed), 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by m&k Engineering Inc., 166 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections....
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Dorothy Geary, 1 Belmont Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 5.7.3 to waive...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Public Hearings
The public hearing on the next two matters be held collectively
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing on the next two matters be held collectively, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing on the next two matters be held collectively, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 63 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney 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 (Gaffney absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 63 feet of conduit in Lexington Street...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Both grants of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grants of...
Motion made and 2nd that BOTH GRANTS OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grants of right in a way, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that BOTH GRANTS OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grants of right in a way, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The communication 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 on...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney 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 (Gaffney 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 on Lexington Street southerly side...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Both grants of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grants of...
Motion made and 2nd that BOTH GRANTS OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grants of right in a way, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that BOTH GRANTS OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grants of right in a way, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney 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 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 JULY 16, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
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 SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney 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 (Gaffney absent)..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed,1 absent (Gaffney 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 (Gaffney 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 Ordinances — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC,...
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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Sorelle Real Estate LLC, 15 Sorelle Place, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 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 (Gaffney 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 (Gaffney absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Sorelle Real Estate LLC, 15 Sorelle Place, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 5.1.56...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plans dated 3/15/19 entitled "Gallinelli Barn" prepared by c.d. Calhoun, and 2....
Motion made and that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plans dated 3/15/19 entitled "Gallinelli Barn" prepared by C.D. Calhoun, and 2. All conditions of any prior special permit unless modified herein shall remain in full force and effect, 6 in favor, 2 opposed (Higgins, Mercer-Bruen opposed), 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, TedescoNo: Higgins, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plans dated 3/15/19 entitled "Gallinelli Barn" prepared by C.D. Calhoun, and 2. All conditions of any prior special permit unless modified herein shall remain in full force and effect, 6 in favor, 2 opposed (Higgins, Mercer-Bruen opposed), 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Leo Realty Holdings LLC, 517 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney 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 (Gaffney absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Leo Realty Holdings LLC, 517 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Project: 371-375 Main Street Mixed-Use" dated 03-26-2019 prepared...
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 "Project: 371-375 Main Street Mixed-Use" dated 03-26-2019 prepared by Khalsa Design Inc.; 2. That a copy of the plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; and 3. All conditions in any prior special permit shall remain in full force and effect unless modified herein, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
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 "Project: 371-375 Main Street Mixed-Use" dated 03-26-2019 prepared by Khalsa Design Inc.; 2. That a copy of the plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; and 3. All conditions in any prior special permit shall remain in full force and effect unless modified herein, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The public hearing on the next two matters be held collectively — Nd
Motion made and 2 that the public hearing on the next two matters be held collectively, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 that the public hearing on the next two matters be held collectively, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Primrose Schools, 3664 Cedarcrest Road, Acworth, Georgia 30101 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney 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 (Gaffney absent)..”
A communication be sent to the City Solicitor asking her opinion as to whether the Dover Amendment can be applied to this petition and whether the City Council can grant relief or whether the...
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor asking her opinion as to whether the Dover Amendment can be applied to this petition and whether the City Council can grant relief or whether the Board of Appeals would have jurisdiction of such requested relief, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor asking her opinion as to whether the Dover Amendment can be applied to this petition and whether the City Council can grant relief or whether the Board of Appeals would have jurisdiction of such requested relief, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Primrose Schools, 3664 Cedarcrest Road, Acworth, Georgia 30101 for a special permit pursuant to 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 (Gaffney 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 (Gaffney 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 Special Permits — On the petition by Primrose...
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 SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
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 SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
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 SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
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 SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Peter Spinazola, Trustee, Anchor Realty Trust, 3 Breed Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Mercer-Bruen, Gaffney absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen, Gaffney absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Peter Spinazola, Trustee, Anchor Realty Trust, 3 Breed Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gaffney, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gaffney, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan 3 Breed Avenue, Woburn, Mass." Dated May 15, 2019 prepared...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan 3 Breed Avenue, Woburn, Mass." Dated May 15, 2019 prepared by Edward J. Farrell, 2. That a copy of the plan of record shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 3. That a copy of the NSTAR lease shall be filed with the Building Commissioner before the issuance of the permanent occupancy permit; and 4. All conditions of the previous special permit dated October 13, 2016 shall remain in effect unless modified herein, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gaffney, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan 3 Breed Avenue, Woburn, Mass." Dated May 15, 2019 prepared by Edward J. Farrell, 2. That a copy of the plan of record shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 3. That a copy of the NSTAR lease shall be filed with the Building Commissioner before the issuance of the permanent occupancy permit; and 4. All conditions of the previous special permit dated October 13, 2016 shall remain in effect unless modified herein, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gaffney, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to appropriate the sum of $41,000.00 from Cemetery Interest Fund to various Cemetery Accounts, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $370,000.00 from Veteran's Cash Aid, Workers Comp, Unemployment Comp and Employee Insurance Accounts to Demo/Clapp School,...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $205,000.00 from Fire/bls Ambulance Account to Various Fire Accounts, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The City Clerk transmit to u.s. Representative Katherine Clark and Eric D. Chavez, usps Vice President, Area Operations, Northeast Area a letter in the form...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Gaffney 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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