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December 17, 2019
49 recorded votes, 23 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
During the meeting:
- Mark E. Gaffney arrived after the meeting began (the roll call marks Mark E. Gaffney “late”).
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, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
New Petitions
The matters be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by Gordon Colonial, Inc. dba Colonial Cadillac, 201 Cambridge...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matters be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by Z. Fahey Enterprises, Inc. dba Burlington Motors, 104...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The authorization to provide personal services pursuant to m.g.l. ch. 268A, sec. 20(b) as to thomas M. skeffington 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 THOMAS M. SKEFFINGTON be APPROVED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
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 THOMAS M. SKEFFINGTON be APPROVED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Black Diamond Landscapes, Inc., 33 Ryder Street, Arlington, Massachusetts 02476 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matter be received and placed on file and that the Special Event Permit issue upon filing of insurance binder in compliance with requirements of Woburn Municipal Code — A communication dated...
Motion made and 2nd that the matter be received and placed on file and that the Special Event Permit issue upon filing of insurance binder in compliance with requirements of Woburn Municipal Code, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the matter be received and placed on file and that the Special Event Permit issue upon filing of insurance binder in compliance with requirements of Woburn Municipal Code, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Suspend the rules and take Committee Reports out of order
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take Committee Reports out of order, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take Committee Reports out of order, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The committee reports be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORTS be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORTS be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORTS be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORTS be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by Jeffrey Pollock dba Exclusive Automobiles, committee report was received "ought to...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Take the Committee on Personnel matter out of order and the committee report be adopted
Motion made and 2nd to take the Committee on Personnel matter out of order and the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the Committee on Personnel matter out of order and the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Take Communications and Reports out of order
Motion made and 2nd to take Communications and Reports out of order, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take Communications and Reports out of order, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated December 9, 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, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Take Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order
Motion made and 2nd to take Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: Due to the presidential primary election, the City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for March 3, 2020 is hereby changed to March 10, 2020 and that the City Council...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: The City Council or an appropriate committee thereof review the current Rules and Orders of the City Council
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The order be adopted — Order: City Council Rule 20 sixth paragraph shall be revised by adding "Fire Station Building Committee" as a Liaison position
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matter be given leave to withdrwa without prejudice — Order: The City Council Rule 22 by amended by adding a second sentence to the further paragraph so that the paragraph shall read as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRWA WITHOUT PREJUDICE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRWA WITHOUT PREJUDICE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances — Order: Article xxviii, Section 2-180 of the 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by deleting the salary line under the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Mark E. Gaffney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Absent, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Ordinances — Order: As amended, Section 8-14 Reduction of Checkout Bags by Retail Establishments be further amended by deleting from Section F Effective Date...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matter be referred to public hearing and Committee on Ordinances — Order: The 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be further amended as follows: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matter be referred to public hearing and Committee on Ordinances — Order: Section 11 of the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, be further amended by inserting a new Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Public Hearings
The committee report and communication with attachments from Attorney Tarby be received and made part of the record — On the petition by tmc New England, LLC, 501 Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 160,...
Motion made and 2nd that the committee report and communication with attachments from Attorney Tarby be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the committee report and communication with attachments from Attorney Tarby be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Open the public hearing — On the petition by tmc New England, LLC, 501 Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 160, Indianapolis, Indiana 46280 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd to open the public hearing, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to open the public hearing, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by tmc New England, LLC, 501 Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 160, Indianapolis, Indiana 46280 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The committee report be adopted, as amended with condition 1 to read as follows "1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with condition 1 to read as follows "1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Plan for CVS Pharmacy Store #665, 175 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801" prepared by R.J. O'Connell & Associates Inc., Sheets C-0.1 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; SV-1 dated February 25, 2019; C-1 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-2 dated July 29, 2019 revised August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-3 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-4 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; L-1 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; L-2 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-5 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-6 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-7 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-8 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-9 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-10 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-11 dated December 11, 2019; A5 dated August 5, 2019 and 2.1 dated July 29, 2019 revised July 31, 2019 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissione
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with condition 1 to read as follows "1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Plan for CVS Pharmacy Store #665, 175 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801" prepared by R.J. O'Connell & Associates Inc., Sheets C-0.1 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; SV-1 dated February 25, 2019; C-1 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-2 dated July 29, 2019 revised August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-3 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-4 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; L-1 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; L-2 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-5 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-6 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-7 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-8 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-9 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-10 dated August 15, 2019 revised October 1, 2019; C-11 dated December 11, 2019; A5 dated August 5, 2019 and 2.1 dated July 29, 2019 revised July 31, 2019 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan.", and condition 9 shall be amended to read as follows: "9. The Petitioner shall file with the City Clerk and Department of Inspectional Services a snow storage plan prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit", ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
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, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to hold the public hearing on the following two matters collectively, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matter 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 new...
Motion made and 2nd that the matter be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the matter be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Open the public hearing — On the petition by Alderman Mark Gaffney and Alderman Edward Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new Section 31 entitled "Railway...
Motion made and 2nd to open the public hearing, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to open the public hearing, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Alderman Mark Gaffney and Alderman Edward Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new Section 31 entitled...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The order establishing section 31 as set forth in the committee report and the amendment of the zoning map be adopted, as amended, with the amendment as follows: That Section 31.2.1 be amended by...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER ESTABLISHING SECTION 31 AS SET FORTH IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, with the amendment as follows: That Section 31.2.1 be amended by striking "Railway Overlay (ROD) District" and replacing same with "Railway Overlay District (ROD)", ROLL CALL: Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - No.
Yes: Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, TedescoNo: Anderson, Campbell, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER ESTABLISHING SECTION 31 AS SET FORTH IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, with the amendment as follows: That Section 31.2.1 be amended by striking "Railway Overlay (ROD) District" and replacing same with "Railway Overlay District (ROD)", ROLL CALL: Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - No..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Alderman Mark Gaffney and Alderman Edward Tedesco to amend the Zoning Map of the City of Woburn by establishing the rod Zoning District over the...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The order establishing section 31 as set forth in the committee report and the amendment of the zoning map be adopted, as amended, with the amendment as follows: That Section 31.2.1 be amended by...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER ESTABLISHING SECTION 31 AS SET FORTH IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, with the amendment as follows: That Section 31.2.1 be amended by striking "Railway Overlay (ROD) District" and replacing same with "Railway Overlay District (ROD)", ROLL CALL: Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - No.
Yes: Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, Higgins, TedescoNo: Anderson, Campbell, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER ESTABLISHING SECTION 31 AS SET FORTH IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, with the amendment as follows: That Section 31.2.1 be amended by striking "Railway Overlay (ROD) District" and replacing same with "Railway Overlay District (ROD)", ROLL CALL: Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - No..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Maurice Saba, Montvale Auto Care, 317 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The public hearing be opened — On the petition by Maurice Saba, Montvale Auto Care, 317 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 21, 2020 and that the petition for A special permit be referred to the Committee on Special Permits and the...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 21, 2020 AND THAT THE PETITION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT be REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS and THE PETITION FOR A SECOND CLASS MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSE be REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 21, 2020 AND THAT THE PETITION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT be REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS and THE PETITION FOR A SECOND CLASS MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSE be REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
Take the next two matters from the table
Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters from the table, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters from the table, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Allow Alderman Gately to reconsider his vote in favor of the special permits for 304 Cambridge Road (parking reduction)
On the motion by Alderman Gately to be allowed to reconsider his vote in support of the motion to grant the special permits and the amendments thereto Alderman Mercer-Bruen 2nd, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“On the motion by Alderman Gately to be allowed to reconsider his vote in support of the motion to grant the special permits and the amendments thereto Alderman Mercer-Bruen 2nd, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..” (Motion: Gately, second: Mercer-Bruen)
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, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The proposed draft condition be received
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed draft condition be received, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - No, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed draft condition be received, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - No, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — Petition for approval pursuant to m.g.l. Ch. 268A, Sec. 20(b) of contract for snowplowing services by Michael Delong
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matter be received and placed on file — Petition for approval pursuant to m.g.l. Ch. 268A, Sec. 20(b) of contract for snowplowing services by Michael Delong
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, , ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, , ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Committee Reports — Special Permits
The three communications be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the three communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the three communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The committee report be adopted, as amended with the amendments as follows: Before an occupancy permit issues, the petitioner shall file 1. A final as-built utility plan prepared with a certified...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: Before an occupancy permit issues, the petitioner shall file 1. A final as-built utility plan prepared with a certified compliance statement issued by the design engineer or another qualified Professional Engineer; and 2. An Operation and Maintenance Plan for review and approval and remain in perpetuity upon acceptance, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - No, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Ferullo, Gaffney, Gately, TedescoNo: Higgins, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendments as follows: Before an occupancy permit issues, the petitioner shall file 1. A final as-built utility plan prepared with a certified compliance statement issued by the design engineer or another qualified Professional Engineer; and 2. An Operation and Maintenance Plan for review and approval and remain in perpetuity upon acceptance, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - No, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Appointments and Elections
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gaffney - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
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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