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October 15, 2019
46 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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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
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 received — A communication dated October 10, 2019 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Re: Proposed Railway Overlay District zoning amendments...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $15,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated to Infrastructure Safety Ward 6 Acct #360058-588005 $15,000.00 - Purpose:...
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 $49,441.26 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated from Mayor Salary Adjustments Acct #0112151-511019 $49,441.26 to Library...
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 accepted and referred to Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — A communication dated October 11, 2019 with attachments was received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be ACCEPTED AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be ACCEPTED AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated October 3, 2019 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Re: 42nd Annual Mayor's Senior Appreciation Day...
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..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Festival on the Common, p.o. Box 211, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801for a Special Event Permit to allow a festival on Woburn Common and surrounding...
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 petition by act leasing, inc. be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by act Leasing, Inc., 215 Salem...
Motion made and 2nd that the PETITION BY ACT LEASING, INC. be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Mercer-Bruen abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PETITION BY ACT LEASING, INC. be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstained (Mercer-Bruen abstained)..”
The petition by David Dellarocco dba Woburn Auto Sales be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by act Leasing,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PETITION BY David Dellarocco dba Woburn Auto Sales be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PETITION BY David Dellarocco dba Woburn Auto Sales be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by New Cingular Wireless pcs, LLC (at&t) for grant of right in a way to construct and maintain telecommunications wires and wireless attachments...
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 Arena wl, LLC, 2 Hale Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02464 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by 304 Cambridge LLC, c/o Avenue Management LLC, 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
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 Braese Holdings LLC, 132 Pleasant Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permits 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 are-ma Region No. 20, LLC, c/o Timothy M. White, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 400 Technology Square, Suite 101, Cambridge, MA 02139...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 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 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 November 19, 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 NOVEMBER 19, 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 NOVEMBER 19, 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 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 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 November 19, 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 NOVEMBER 19, 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 NOVEMBER 19, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
Hold the public hearing on the following two matters collectively
Motion made and 2 to hold the public hearing on the following two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 to hold the public hearing on the following two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Garage 42 Degrees, LLC, 20 Sonar Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
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 amendments as follows: 1. That the nine conditions recommendation in the committee report be adopted as conditions of the special permit — On the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That the nine conditions recommendation in the committee report 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 amendments as follows: 1. That the nine conditions recommendation in the committee report be adopted as conditions of the special permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the 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 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 imflammable license be granted
Motion made and 2nd that the IMFLAMMABLE LICENSE be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the IMFLAMMABLE LICENSE be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — Prepared by Robert M. Connell; 22 North Street, Wilmington, MA; Sheets A6-A7" 2
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 — Prepared by Robert M. Connell; 22 North Street, Wilmington, MA; Sheets A6-A7" 2
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 six conditions recommended by the Planning Department as further amended be adopted as conditions of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the six conditions recommended by the Planning Department as further amended be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and 2. That condition 1 be amended to read as follows: "That the Plans of Record shall be: (1) "Plot Plan, 10 Buttaro Road, Woburn, Mass."; Scale: 1" = 30'; dated August 7, 2019; Prepared by Edward J. Farrell, Professional Land Surveyor; 110 Winn Street, Suite 203, Woburn, MA; (781)-933- 9012"; and (2) "New Garage for Mrs. Judy Altavesta, 10 Buttaro Road, Woburn MA; Scale: 1/4" = 1' 10"; dated July 18, 2019 as provided under letter dated October 8, 2019 from Attorney Robert W. Tedesco; Prepared by Robert M. Connell; 22 North Street, Wilmington, MA; Sheets A6-A7", 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 six conditions recommended by the Planning Department as further amended be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and 2. That condition 1 be amended to read as follows: "That the Plans of Record shall be: (1) "Plot Plan, 10 Buttaro Road, Woburn, Mass."; Scale: 1" = 30'; dated August 7, 2019; Prepared by Edward J. Farrell, Professional Land Surveyor; 110 Winn Street, Suite 203, Woburn, MA; (781)-933- 9012"; and (2) "New Garage for Mrs. Judy Altavesta, 10 Buttaro Road, Woburn MA; Scale: 1/4" = 1' 10"; dated July 18, 2019 as provided under letter dated October 8, 2019 from Attorney Robert W. Tedesco; Prepared by Robert M. Connell; 22 North Street, Wilmington, MA; Sheets A6-A7", all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Maurice Saba, Montvale Auto Care, 317 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
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 all nine conditions of the prior special permit as further amended herein shall be adopted as conditions of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That all nine conditions of the prior special permit as further amended herein shall be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 2. That condition 8 shall be amended to read as follows: That the special permit shall be issued to Maurice Saba only and is not transferable; and 3. Condition 9 shall read as follows: All other conditions of any prior special permit shall remain in full force and effect unless modified 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 all nine conditions of the prior special permit as further amended herein shall be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 2. That condition 8 shall be amended to read as follows: That the special permit shall be issued to Maurice Saba only and is not transferable; and 3. Condition 9 shall read as follows: All other conditions of any prior special permit shall remain in full force and effect unless modified herein, all in favor, 9-0..”
Hold the public hearing on the following two matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to hold the public hearing on the following two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to hold the public hearing on the following two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Alderman Mark Gaffney and Alderman Edward Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 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 the communication be received and made part of the record, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Gately, Tedesco opposed)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 19, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances — On the petition by Alderman Mark...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 19, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 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 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 19, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 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 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to the Building Commissioner to review the file relative to the property and, it appropriate, to send notice of applicable fines to the property owner
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner to review the file relative to the property and, it appropriate, to send notice of applicable fines to the property owner, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner to review the file relative to the property and, it appropriate, to send notice of applicable fines to the property owner, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to the City Solicitor asking that she conduct a title search to determine the true owner of the property and to provide the information to the City Clerk
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor asking that she conduct a title search to determine the true owner of the property and to provide the information to the City Clerk, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor asking that she conduct a title search to determine the true owner of the property and to provide the information to the City Clerk, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to January 21, 2020 — On the petition by Alderman Gately concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be continued to January 21, 2020, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be continued to January 21, 2020, all in favor, 9-0..”
Correspondence be sent to Raymond Gordon and Jamie Doughty notifying them of the date of the meeting
Motion made and 2nd that correspondence be sent to Raymond Gordon and Jamie Doughty notifying them of the date of the meeting, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that correspondence be sent to Raymond Gordon and Jamie Doughty notifying them of the date of the meeting, 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, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the matter from the table, all in favor, 9-0..”
The document be received and made part of the record — Order: Whereas, on June 20, 2017 the Woburn City Council adopted an Order declaring the property located at 52 High Street as a nuisance as...
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 matter be placed on file — Order: Whereas, on June 20, 2017 the Woburn City Council adopted an Order declaring the property located at 52 High Street as a nuisance as the term is used in...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Ordinances
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to amend 1989 Woburn Municipal Code Section 12-49 relative to municipal parking lots in the business downtown district, committee report was received...
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 document be received and made part of the record — On the Order to amend 1989 Woburn Municipal Code Sections 12-28A and 15-5, committee report was received as follows: "ought to pass, as...
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 order be adopted, as amended with the amendments as follows: 1. That Section 12-28A shall conform to the language set forth in the email dated October 15, 2019, and 2. That Section 15-5 shall...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That Section 12-28A shall conform to the language set forth in the email dated October 15, 2019, and 2. That Section 15-5 shall be adopted as recommended in the report of the Committee on Ordinances, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: 1. That Section 12-28A shall conform to the language set forth in the email dated October 15, 2019, and 2. That Section 15-5 shall be adopted as recommended in the report of the Committee on Ordinances, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated October 1, 2019 was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15...
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..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to Committee on Personnel — A communication dated October 2, 2019 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Campbell: By the power...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 54, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify and to warn such of the inhabitants...
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..”
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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