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September 3, 2019
53 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Richard F. Gately, Michael P. Concannon, Lindsay E. Higgins, Robert J. Ferullo, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Michael D. Anderson
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Edward Tedesco recused from a matter.
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — A communication dated August 29, 2019 with attachments was received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan Doucette was received as follows:...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — A communication dated August 29, 2019 with attachments was received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan Doucette was received as follows: Re: Order to Accept Parcel for...
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 laid on the table — A communication dated August 29, 2019 with attachments was received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan Doucette was received as follows: Re: Order to Accept...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The minor modification to approve A plan filed August 28, 2019 showing first floor unit #2 in building A and second floor unit #11 in building B as the affordable units in the development be...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION TO APPROVE A PLAN FILED AUGUST 28, 2019 SHOWING FIRST FLOOR UNIT #2 IN BUILDING A AND SECOND FLOOR UNIT #11 IN BUILDING B AS THE AFFORDABLE UNITS IN THE DEVELOPMENT be GRANTED AND THAT THE PLAN BE ACCEPTED AND MADE PART OF THE RECORD, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION TO APPROVE A PLAN FILED AUGUST 28, 2019 SHOWING FIRST FLOOR UNIT #2 IN BUILDING A AND SECOND FLOOR UNIT #11 IN BUILDING B AS THE AFFORDABLE UNITS IN THE DEVELOPMENT be GRANTED AND THAT THE PLAN BE ACCEPTED AND MADE PART OF THE RECORD, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Maurice Saba, Montvale Auto Care, 317 Montvale Avenue, 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 Garage 42 Degrees, LLC, 20 Sonar Drive, 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 20 Sonar Drive LLC for an Inflammable License to allow storage of 990 gallons of gasoline in vehicles Class 1A ust at 20 Sonar Drive
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
The communication be accepted 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 in Walnut Hill Park to install...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 in Walnut Hill Park to install approximately 10 feet of conduit in...
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 conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant of right...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT 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 grant of right in a way, 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 conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the grant of right in a way, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of right in a way to install a small cell wireless antenna...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
The journal says Edward Tedesco 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 communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of right in a way to install a small cell wireless antenna including the necessary...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
The journal says Edward Tedesco 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 closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The grant of right in a way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the grant is subject to the opinion of the Superintendent of Public Works as to the structural integrity...
Motion made and 2nd that the grant of right in a way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the grant is subject to the opinion of the Superintendent of Public Works as to the structural integrity of the utility pole, 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 grant of right in a way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the grant is subject to the opinion of the Superintendent of Public Works as to the structural integrity of the utility pole, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
Reconsider her vote to approve the grant of the way
Motion made by Alderman Mercer-Bruen and 2nd by Alderman Concannon to reconsider her vote to approve the grant of the way, 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 by Alderman Mercer-Bruen and 2nd by Alderman Concannon to reconsider her vote to approve the grant of the way, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..” (Motion: Mercer-Bruen, second: Concannon)
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. Subject to approval of the Superintendent of Public Works as to the structural integrity of the utility pole,...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. Subject to approval of the Superintendent of Public Works as to the structural integrity of the utility pole, and 2. That an as-built plan be filed with the Engineering Department, the Department of Public Works and the City Clerk to confirm that all equipment has been set at the proper elevations to prevent any injuries that may occur to pedestrian travel, 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 GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. Subject to approval of the Superintendent of Public Works as to the structural integrity of the utility pole, and 2. That an as-built plan be filed with the Engineering Department, the Department of Public Works and the City Clerk to confirm that all equipment has been set at the proper elevations to prevent any injuries that may occur to pedestrian travel, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — On the petition by Arista Development, LLC, 450 South Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Arista Development, LLC, 450 South Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, for...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 9-0..”
Add a condition as follows: "28. That the largest delivery truck to be allowed on Hovey Street shall be limited to a wb-34 truck"
Motion made and 2nd to add a condition as follows: "28. That the largest delivery truck to be allowed on Hovey Street shall be limited to a WB-34 truck", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add a condition as follows: "28. That the largest delivery truck to be allowed on Hovey Street shall be limited to a WB-34 truck", all in favor, 9-0..”
Add a condition as follows: "29. No utility access or upgrades on Main Street in light of moratorium unless approved at the direction and satisfaction of the Superintendent of Public Works...
Motion made and 2nd to add a condition as follows: "29. No utility access or upgrades on Main Street in light of moratorium unless approved at the direction and satisfaction of the Superintendent of Public Works pursuant to, and including, any conditions the Superintendent of Public Works may impose", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add a condition as follows: "29. No utility access or upgrades on Main Street in light of moratorium unless approved at the direction and satisfaction of the Superintendent of Public Works pursuant to, and including, any conditions the Superintendent of Public Works may impose", all in favor, 9-0..”
Amend condition 9 by striking the words "City Clerk" and inserting "Building Commissioner" in its place
Motion made and 2nd to amend condition 9 by striking the words "City Clerk" and inserting "Building Commissioner" in its place, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend condition 9 by striking the words "City Clerk" and inserting "Building Commissioner" in its place, all in favor, 9-0..”
Amend condition 4 by striking the words "and may only be emptied between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m."
Motion made and 2nd to amend condition 4 by striking the words "and may only be emptied between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend condition 4 by striking the words "and may only be emptied between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.", all in favor, 9-0..”
Amend condition 17 by adding at the end the words "at the direction of the DPW Superintendent"
Motion made and 2nd to amend condition 17 by adding at the end the words "at the direction of the DPW Superintendent", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend condition 17 by adding at the end the words "at the direction of the DPW Superintendent", all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the 29 conditions as further amended — On the petition by Arista Development, LLC, 450 South Station Avenue, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts 02664...
Motion made and 2nd the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the 29 conditions as further amended, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - No, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - No, Anderson - No, MOTION FAILS.
Yes: Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, HigginsNo: Anderson, Campbell, Gaffney, Mercer-Bruen, Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the 29 conditions as further amended, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - No, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - No, Anderson - No, MOTION FAILS..”
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — On the petition by Sharon Ray, 2 Cottage Way, Kittery, Maine 03904 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted 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 Sharon Ray, 2 Cottage Way, Kittery, Maine 03904 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Sharon Ray, 2 Cottage Way, Kittery, Maine 03904 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 Sharon Ray, 2 Cottage Way, Kittery, Maine 03904 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 5.1.11B to...
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 as follows: "1. That any newly proposed business signage shall be subject to a separate application in accordance with Section 13 of the WZO (sign regulations)"
Motion made and 2nd to add a condition as follows: "1. That any newly proposed business signage shall be subject to a separate application in accordance with Section 13 of the WZO (sign regulations)", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add a condition as follows: "1. That any newly proposed business signage shall be subject to a separate application in accordance with Section 13 of the WZO (sign regulations)", all in favor, 9-0..”
Add a condition as follows: "2. That the property shall be used for teaching, maintenance and repairs of computers only"
Motion made and 2nd to add a condition as follows: "2. That the property shall be used for teaching, maintenance and repairs of computers only", 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add a condition as follows: "2. That the property shall be used for teaching, maintenance and repairs of computers only", 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended — On the petition by Sharon Ray, 2 Cottage Way, Kittery, Maine 03904 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — On the petition by Tidd Home LLC, 28 West Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted 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 Tidd Home LLC, 28 West Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
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 September 17, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Tidd Home...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 17, 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 SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — On the petition by Christopher Titus and Danielle Titus, 123 Garfield Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted 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 Christopher Titus and Danielle Titus, 123 Garfield Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to...
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 special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the dumpster shall be screened and there be adequate pest control; 2. That artwork displayed in conjunction with...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the dumpster shall be screened and there be adequate pest control; 2. That artwork displayed in conjunction with business operations is not permitted on the windows of the front façade, only in the interior of the space; and 3. That any newly proposed business signage shall be subject to a separate application in accordance with the sign regulations in Section 13 applicable to the B-D zoning district, 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 dumpster shall be screened and there be adequate pest control; 2. That artwork displayed in conjunction with business operations is not permitted on the windows of the front façade, only in the interior of the space; and 3. That any newly proposed business signage shall be subject to a separate application in accordance with the sign regulations in Section 13 applicable to the B-D zoning district, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — On the petition by tmc New England, LLC, 501 Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 160, Indianapolis, Indiana 46280 for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by tmc New England, LLC, 501 Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 160, Indianapolis, Indiana 46280 for a special permit pursuant to...
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..”
For a two-minute recess to allow the petitioner to set up the projector
Motion made and 2nd for a two-minute recess to allow the petitioner to set up the projector, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd for a two-minute recess to allow the petitioner to set up the projector, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 1, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by tmc New...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 1, 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 OCTOBER 1, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $3,311,390.30 from Stabilization Fund Acct to Various Capital Project, 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, Charter and Rules
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to amend 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 2-180 relative to base salary of Deputy Fire Chief and by adding a new Section 2-190(E)...
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 matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances — On the Order to amend 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, by adding Section 12- 28A relative to permit issuance to excavate trench and by...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC for approval of landscaping plan entitled "Shannon Farms, Lexington Street, Woburn, MA" Cover Sheet, Sheets 1, 2, 3, 4...
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 matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated August 20, 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 resolve be adopted — Resolve: A communication be forwarded to the Traffic Commission and Planning Board requesting a status report on the citywide truck traffic study including an estimate as...
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, the Adaptive signalization along Washington Street is still under review, and Whereas, there have been considerable delays the last few weeks, Be it...
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, as amended with the amendment as follows: 1. That the matter be placed on the September 19, 2019 Traffic Commission agenda — Resolve: Whereas, the Traffic Commission...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: 1. That the matter be placed on the September 19, 2019 Traffic Commission agenda, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: 1. That the matter be placed on the September 19, 2019 Traffic Commission agenda, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for November 5, 2019 is hereby canceled due to the municipal general election
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 amended by adding the following: 1. Any posting shall include notice that the position is voluntary with no stipend and does not qualify for city benefits — Order: The Committee on...
Motion made and 2nd that the Order be amended by adding the following: 1. Any posting shall include notice that the position is voluntary with no stipend and does not qualify for city benefits, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Order be amended by adding the following: 1. Any posting shall include notice that the position is voluntary with no stipend and does not qualify for city benefits, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted, as amended — Order: The Committee on Personnel take the necessary steps to fill the vacancy in the position of Resident Representative on the Woburn Traffic Commission
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed), 0 absent.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed), 0 absent..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ALL INF AVOR, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ALL INF AVOR, 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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