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November 19, 2019
77 recorded votes, 37 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Darlene Mercer-Bruen absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Richard F. Gately, Michael P. Concannon, Lindsay E. Higgins, Robert J. Ferullo, Mark E. Gaffney, Edward Tedesco, Michael D. Anderson
Absent: Darlene Mercer-Bruen
During the meeting:
- Lindsay E. Higgins left the Council Chamber during the meeting.
- Richard F. Gately left the Council Chamber 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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 3-3(G) and City Council Rule 25 be suspended
Motion made and 2nd that 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 3-3(G) and City Council Rule 25 be suspended, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 3-3(G) and City Council Rule 25 be suspended, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be laid on the table — Order: The sum of $125,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct #31359-595000 $125,000.00 to Fire/Ambulance Salary Acct...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 3-3(G) and City Council Rule 25 be suspended
Motion made and 2nd that 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 3-3(G) and City Council Rule 25 be suspended, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 3-3(G) and City Council Rule 25 be suspended, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be laid on the table — Order: The sum of $115,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated from Cemetery Interest Fund $44,000.00 to New Equipment 0149058-586600 (New Truck), $56,000.00 to...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 3-3(G) and City Council Rule 25 be suspended
Motion made and 2nd that 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 3-3(G) and City Council Rule 25 be suspended, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 3-3(G) and City Council Rule 25 be suspended, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be laid on the table — Order: The amount of $389,972.98 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated to Auditor slbb 0113451-515400 $320.80, City Clerk slbb 0116151-515400 $15,080.19,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
New Petitions
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 147 Main Street and...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Musto Jewelers Inc., 186 Cambridge Road #9, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matters be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by c.n. Wood Company, Inc., 200 Merrimac Street; m&l Transit...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matters be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by Robert McSheffrey dba Bob McSheffrey Auto Sales, 880 Main...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matters be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition for renewal of Third Class Motor Vehicle Sales License by Woburn Truck and Auto, Inc., 1095R Main Street
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Lay the petition of Michael Delong on the table
Motion made and 2nd to lay the petition of Michael Delong on the table, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer- Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to lay the petition of Michael Delong on the table, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer- Bruen absent)..”
The authorization to provide personal services pursuant to m.g.l. ch. 268A, sec. 20(b) as to stephen miele and dennis M. stone be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CH. 268A, SEC. 20(b) AS TO STEPHEN MIELE AND DENNIS M. STONE be APPROVED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CH. 268A, SEC. 20(b) AS TO STEPHEN MIELE AND DENNIS M. STONE be APPROVED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petitions by Maurice Saba, Montvale Auto Care, 317 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer- Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer- Bruen absent)..”
Public Hearings
The documents presented by Mr. Creen be received and made part of the record — On the matter relative to Tax Classification for the City of Woburn
Motion made and 2nd that the documents presented by Mr. Creen be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents presented by Mr. Creen be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the matter relative to Tax Classification for the City of Woburn
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
A tax classification shift of 175% resulting in A factor of .700896 and A residential tax rate of $9.32 and A commercial/industrial/personal property tax rate of $23.20 be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that a TAX CLASSIFICATION SHIFT OF 175% RESULTING IN A FACTOR OF .700896 AND A RESIDENTIAL TAX RATE OF $9.32 AND A COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RATE OF $23.20 be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Absent, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes,
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a TAX CLASSIFICATION SHIFT OF 175% RESULTING IN A FACTOR OF .700896 AND A RESIDENTIAL TAX RATE OF $9.32 AND A COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RATE OF $23.20 be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Absent, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes,.”
Reconsider his vote and 2nd
Motion made by Alderman Tedesco to reconsider his vote and 2nd, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made by Alderman Tedesco to reconsider his vote and 2nd, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..” (Motion: Tedesco)
A tax classification shift of 175% resulting in A factor of .702976 and A residential tax rate of $9.32 and A commercial/industrial/personal property tax rate of $23.20 be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that a TAX CLASSIFICATION SHIFT OF 175% RESULTING IN A FACTOR OF .702976 AND A RESIDENTIAL TAX RATE OF $9.32 AND A COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RATE OF $23.20 be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Absent, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes,
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a TAX CLASSIFICATION SHIFT OF 175% RESULTING IN A FACTOR OF .702976 AND A RESIDENTIAL TAX RATE OF $9.32 AND A COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RATE OF $23.20 be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Absent, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes,.”
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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 17, 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 DECEMBER 17, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 17, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to hold the public hearing on the following two matters collectively, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 3, 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 DECEMBER 3, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Alderman Higgins 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, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
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 (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 21, 2019 — On the petition by Alderman Higgins 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 JANUARY 21, 2019, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 21, 2019, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Alderman Gately concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts known and...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Higgins, Mercer- Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, TedescoThe journal lists Lindsay E. Higgins 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 (Higgins, Mercer- Bruen absent)..”
The matter be placed on file — On the petition by Alderman Gately concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts known and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Higgins, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, TedescoThe journal lists Lindsay E. Higgins as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Higgins, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Arena wl, LLC, 2 Hale Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02464 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the 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 public hearing be closed, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent), 1 abstained (Higgins abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, TedescoAbstained: Higgins
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent), 1 abstained (Higgins abstained)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That Planning Department proposed conditions 1 through 3 be adopted as conditions of the special permit — On the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That Planning Department proposed conditions 1 through 3 be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent), 1 abstained (Higgins abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, TedescoAbstained: Higgins
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That Planning Department proposed conditions 1 through 3 be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent), 1 abstained (Higgins abstained)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Braese Holdings LLC, 132 Pleasant Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permits pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Braese Holdings LLC, 132 Pleasant Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permits pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
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 (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Braese Holdings LLC, 132 Pleasant Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permits 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 (Mercer- Bruen 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 (Mercer- Bruen absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Braese Holdings LLC, 132 Pleasant Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permits pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
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 (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Braese Holdings LLC, 132 Pleasant Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permits 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 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Braese Holdings LLC, 132 Pleasant Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permits pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
A communication be sent to the Historical Commission requesting a letter be submitted to the City Council as to whether the building is a historically significant building under the ordinance
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Historical Commission requesting a letter be submitted to the City Council as to whether the building is a historically significant building under the ordinance, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Historical Commission requesting a letter be submitted to the City Council as to whether the building is a historically significant building under the ordinance, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 3, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Braese...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by are-ma Region No. 20, LLC, c/o Timothy M. White, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 400 Technology Square, Suite...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
For a five minute recess — On the 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 for...
Motion made and 2nd for a five minute recess, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd for a five minute recess, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
A communication be sent to the City Engineer requesting comments and recommendations relative to the development impact statement
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Engineer requesting comments and recommendations relative to the development impact statement, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Engineer requesting comments and recommendations relative to the development impact statement, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 3, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by are-ma...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed), 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, HigginsNo: TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately 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 DECEMBER 3, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed), 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 304 Cambridge LLC, c/o Avenue Management LLC, 304 Cambridge Road, 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 (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately 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 (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 3, 2019 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by 304...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed), 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, HigginsNo: TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately 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 DECEMBER 3, 2019 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed), 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by New Cingular Wireless pcs, LLC (at&t) for grant of right in a way to construct and maintain telecommunications wires...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, 6 in favor, 0 opposed, 3 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen, Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, HigginsThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote. The 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, 6 in favor, 0 opposed, 3 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen, Tedesco absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the 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 and...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 6 in favor, 0 opposed, 3 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen, Tedesco opposed).
The journal’s count (“6 in favor, 0 opposed, 3 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen, Tedesco opposed)”) labels the named members differently from the count they are listed under. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 6 in favor, 0 opposed, 3 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen, Tedesco opposed)..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: That the conditions recommended by the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant — On...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: That the conditions recommended by the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant, 6 in favor, 0 opposed, 3 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen, Tedesco absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, HigginsThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote. The 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: That the conditions recommended by the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant, 6 in favor, 0 opposed, 3 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen, Tedesco absent)..”
A communication be sent to the Historical Commission requesting that they make a finding under Section 29, that Section 29 does not require an application process, and that they do their...
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Historical Commission requesting that they make a finding under Section 29, that Section 29 does not require an application process, and that they do their requirement under Section 29 and provide a letter to the City Council by December 3, 2019 with a designation as to whether the Tidd Home is a historically significant building or not, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Historical Commission requesting that they make a finding under Section 29, that Section 29 does not require an application process, and that they do their requirement under Section 29 and provide a letter to the City Council by December 3, 2019 with a designation as to whether the Tidd Home is a historically significant building or not, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Give leave to withdraw without prejudice that portion of the petition seeking a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections 5.1.69 and 7.3
Motion made and 2nd to give leave to withdraw without prejudice that portion of the petition seeking a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections 5.1.69 and 7.3, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to give leave to withdraw without prejudice that portion of the petition seeking a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections 5.1.69 and 7.3, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 3, 2019 that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Tidd Home LLC,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 3, 2019 THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately 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 DECEMBER 3, 2019 THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $49,441.26 from Mayor Salary Adjustments Acct to Library Salary Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $15,000.00 to Infrastructure Safety Ward 6 Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass, as amended, with the funding...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer- Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer- Bruen absent)..”
Committee Reports — Infrastructure and Public Lands
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to authorize the Mayor to accept three perpetual, permanent easements over parcels of property abutting the public way known as Hill Street,...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License by act Leasing, Inc., committee report was received "ought to pass with the previous...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by David Dellarocco dba Woburn Auto Sales, committee report was received "ought to pass...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated October 17, 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, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated October 11, 2019 was received from Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging along with a copy of the Director's Reports...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated October 28, 2019 with attachments was received from Paul Stedman, District Highway Director, MassDOT, 519 Appleton Street,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A copy of a communication dated October 18, 2019 to Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging was received from Kelly Magee Wright, Executive...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A copy of a communication dated November 12, 2019 to Woburn Board of Appeals from Linda Raymond, Secretary/Treasurer, Aberjona Study Coalition, Inc., 10...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer- Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer- Bruen absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A copy of a communication dated November 13, 2019 to Woburn Board of Appeals from Michael L. Raymond, Chairman, Woburn Neighborhood Association, Inc.,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer- Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer- Bruen absent)..”
The communication be accepted — A communication dated November 14, 2019 with attachments was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Suspend the rule for the purposes of hearing from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rule for the purposes of hearing from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer- Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rule for the purposes of hearing from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer- Bruen absent)..”
A communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting her opinion relative to the applicability of the ordinance to outside seating for the restaurant use
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting her opinion relative to the applicability of the ordinance to outside seating for the restaurant use, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting her opinion relative to the applicability of the ordinance to outside seating for the restaurant use, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
A communication be sent to the Building Commissioner advising the City Council intended to allow outside seating with respect to the restaurant use under the zoning amendment
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner advising the City Council intended to allow outside seating with respect to the restaurant use under the zoning amendment, 2 in favor, 5 opposed (Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Higgins, Anderson opposed), 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Ferullo, TedescoNo: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, HigginsThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner advising the City Council intended to allow outside seating with respect to the restaurant use under the zoning amendment, 2 in favor, 5 opposed (Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Higgins, Anderson opposed), 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The communication to the City Solicitor be amended to include a request as to what the proper procedure would be for responding to this type of request for information as to legislative intent — A...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication to the City Solicitor be amended to include a request as to what the proper procedure would be for responding to this type of request for information as to legislative intent, 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed), 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, HigginsNo: TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication to the City Solicitor be amended to include a request as to what the proper procedure would be for responding to this type of request for information as to legislative intent, 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed), 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Reconsider his vote to send a communication to the City Solicitor relative to the applicability of the ordinance to outside seating for the restaurant use
Motion made by Alderman Tedesco and 2nd to reconsider his vote to send a communication to the City Solicitor relative to the applicability of the ordinance to outside seating for the restaurant use, 5 in favor, 2 opposed (Gaffney, Higgins opposed), 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, TedescoNo: Gaffney, HigginsThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Alderman Tedesco and 2nd to reconsider his vote to send a communication to the City Solicitor relative to the applicability of the ordinance to outside seating for the restaurant use, 5 in favor, 2 opposed (Gaffney, Higgins opposed), 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..” (Motion: Tedesco)
A communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting her opinion relative to the applicability of the ordinance to outside seating for the restaurant use and requesting her opinion as to what...
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting her opinion relative to the applicability of the ordinance to outside seating for the restaurant use and requesting her opinion as to what the proper procedure would be for responding to this type of request for information as to legislative intent, 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed), 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, HigginsNo: TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting her opinion relative to the applicability of the ordinance to outside seating for the restaurant use and requesting her opinion as to what the proper procedure would be for responding to this type of request for information as to legislative intent, 6 in favor, 1 opposed (Tedesco opposed), 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances — A communication dated November 14, 2019 with attachments was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 7 in favor, opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 7 in favor, opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for December 17, 2019 will begin at 6:00 p.m
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered salem street - One handicapped accessible parking space on the southerly side at 89 Salem Street
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered draper street - No parking on the easterly sider beginning at a point 320 feet southerly of the intersection with Nashua Street in a...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Richard F. Gately as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 7 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent (Gately, Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen 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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