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March 10, 2020
50 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Richard F. Gately, Michael P. Concannon, Lindsay E. Higgins, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Robert J. Ferullo, 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.
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“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn, Charles Gardner Lane, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Lord Hobo 6.17K Road Race, 5 Draper Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race beginning at 5 Draper...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Woburn Bowladrome Inc., 32 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Bowling Alley License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Sams Liv Express, LLC, 22 N. Warren Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Livery License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Woburn Cab Co., 100 Ashburton Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Taxi Cab License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by TransAction Corporate Shuttles, Inc., 5 Wheeling Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Common Carrier...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Musto Jewelers, 186 Cambridge Road #9, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Secondhand Dealers and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to cwcod concept plan review committee — Petition by Fairfield Residential, 1 Edgewater Drive, Suite 107, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO CWCOD CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE, all in favor, 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO CWCOD CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — A communication dated March 5, 2020 was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The Condition 1 of a special permit issued December 27, 2019 to Tidd Home LLC, 28 West Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, Petitioner and Tidd Home, 74 Elm Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801,...
Motion made and 2nd that the Condition 1 of a special permit issued December 27, 2019 to Tidd Home LLC, 28 West Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, Petitioner and Tidd Home, 74 Elm Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, Landowner, pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections 29.5.4, 29.6.3 and 29.6.4 to allow conversion of a Significant Historic Building to allow for: 1. Fourteen (14) dwelling units; 2. Reduction in parking spaces from 28 to 15; and 3. Relief from design and screening requirements for parking spaces and parking lot at 74 Elm Street be modified pursuant to Section 11.12 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by referencing as part of the Site Plan Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 of the plan entitled "The Tidd Home 74 Elm St Woburn John Flaherty" dated February 11, 2020 prepared by Great Oak Design as Version 4; that the City Council hereby makes the following findings pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 11.12.2 with regard to the petition for modification: 1. Any major change in the pattern or volume of traffic flow either on or off the premises; 2. Any change in the nature of the use or the mix of uses; 3. An increase in the gross floor area of a building which exceeds ten percent (10%) of the approved gross floor area; 4. Any increase in the number of dwelling units; 5. Any material change in lot coverage, height, or setbacks; 6. Reductions of five percent (5%) or more in the amount of landscaped usable open space;
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the Condition 1 of a special permit issued December 27, 2019 to Tidd Home LLC, 28 West Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, Petitioner and Tidd Home, 74 Elm Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, Landowner, pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections 29.5.4, 29.6.3 and 29.6.4 to allow conversion of a Significant Historic Building to allow for: 1. Fourteen (14) dwelling units; 2. Reduction in parking spaces from 28 to 15; and 3. Relief from design and screening requirements for parking spaces and parking lot at 74 Elm Street be modified pursuant to Section 11.12 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by referencing as part of the Site Plan Sheet 3 and Sheet 4 of the plan entitled "The Tidd Home 74 Elm St Woburn John Flaherty" dated February 11, 2020 prepared by Great Oak Design as Version 4; that the City Council hereby makes the following findings pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 11.12.2 with regard to the petition for modification: 1. Any major change in the pattern or volume of traffic flow either on or off the premises; 2. Any change in the nature of the use or the mix of uses; 3. An increase in the gross floor area of a building which exceeds ten percent (10%) of the approved gross floor area; 4. Any increase in the number of dwelling units; 5. Any material change in lot coverage, height, or setbacks; 6. Reductions of five percent (5%) or more in the amount of landscaped usable open space; 7. Any change in floor area or use which increases the number of required parking spaces; 8. Any material changes in the orientation or location of one or more structures on the premises which is subject to the special permit; and 9. Any change that does not constitute a Minor Modification as set forth above; and that the proposed minor modification does not result in a substantive amendment which changes the result of the Decision or which grants relief different from that originally granted, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Life Assembly of God Church, Inc., 4000 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 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 Preferred Meal Systems, Inc., 5240 St. Charles Road, Berkeley, Illinois 60163 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
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 Robert Johnson, 14 Lexington Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 14 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 14 feet of conduit in Walnut Hill Park
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. The transformer shall have proper easements secured with the property owner, and 2. That the transformer...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. The transformer shall have proper easements secured with the property owner, and 2. That the transformer shall be located out of the public way to prevent damage from snow plow operations, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. The transformer shall have proper easements secured with the property owner, and 2. That the transformer shall be located out of the public way to prevent damage from snow plow operations, 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 communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Coventry Realty Trust, 13 Fowle Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Coventry Realty Trust, 13 Fowle Street, 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.
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“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit and the second class motor vehicles sales license be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan, 13...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT and the SECOND CLASS MOTOR VEHICLES SALES LICENSE be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan, 13 Fowle Street, Woburn, Mass." dated December 27, 2019 prepared by Edward J. Farrell; 2. That the number of vehicles to be stored on site shall be limited to no more than three (3) vehicles; 3. That all repairs of vehicles shall be conducted inside the building; 4. That all vehicles shall be stored insider the building; 5. That all signs shall comply with Section 13 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended and subject to additional permits to be issued by the Inspectional Services Department; 6. That the hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; 7. That pursuant Section 7.3 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, the City Council finds such change, extension or alteration shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood; 8. That pursuant to Section 15.7(c) of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, the City Council finds the proposed uses in no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affect the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Groundwater Protection District; and 9. That pursuant to Section 15.7(c) of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, the C
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT and the SECOND CLASS MOTOR VEHICLES SALES LICENSE be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan, 13 Fowle Street, Woburn, Mass." dated December 27, 2019 prepared by Edward J. Farrell; 2. That the number of vehicles to be stored on site shall be limited to no more than three (3) vehicles; 3. That all repairs of vehicles shall be conducted inside the building; 4. That all vehicles shall be stored insider the building; 5. That all signs shall comply with Section 13 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended and subject to additional permits to be issued by the Inspectional Services Department; 6. That the hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; 7. That pursuant Section 7.3 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, the City Council finds such change, extension or alteration shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood; 8. That pursuant to Section 15.7(c) of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, the City Council finds the proposed uses in no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affect the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Groundwater Protection District; and 9. That pursuant to Section 15.7(c) of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, the City Council find the proposed uses are designed to avoid substantial disturbance of the soils, topography, drainage, vegetation and other water- related natural characteristics of the site to be developed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Coventry Realty Trust d/b/a Woburn Classic Auto Sales, 13 Fowle Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License...
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 and the second class motor vehicles sales license be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan, 13...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT and the SECOND CLASS MOTOR VEHICLES SALES LICENSE be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan, 13 Fowle Street, Woburn, Mass." dated December 27, 2019 prepared by Edward J. Farrell; 2. That the number of vehicles to be stored on site shall be limited to no more than three (3) vehicles; 3. That all repairs of vehicles shall be conducted inside the building; 4. That all vehicles shall be stored insider the building; 5. That all signs shall comply with Section 13 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended and subject to additional permits to be issued by the Inspectional Services Department; 6. That the hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; 7. That pursuant Section 7.3 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, the City Council finds such change, extension or alteration shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood; 8. That pursuant to Section 15.7(c) of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, the City Council finds the proposed uses in no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affect the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Groundwater Protection District; and 9. That pursuant to Section 15.7(c) of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, the C
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT and the SECOND CLASS MOTOR VEHICLES SALES LICENSE be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan, 13 Fowle Street, Woburn, Mass." dated December 27, 2019 prepared by Edward J. Farrell; 2. That the number of vehicles to be stored on site shall be limited to no more than three (3) vehicles; 3. That all repairs of vehicles shall be conducted inside the building; 4. That all vehicles shall be stored insider the building; 5. That all signs shall comply with Section 13 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended and subject to additional permits to be issued by the Inspectional Services Department; 6. That the hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; 7. That pursuant Section 7.3 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, the City Council finds such change, extension or alteration shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood; 8. That pursuant to Section 15.7(c) of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, the City Council finds the proposed uses in no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affect the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Groundwater Protection District; and 9. That pursuant to Section 15.7(c) of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, the City Council find the proposed uses are designed to avoid substantial disturbance of the soils, topography, drainage, vegetation and other water- related natural characteristics of the site to be developed, all in favor, 9-0..”
Lay the petition by 186 River Street LLC, 186 River Street, Billerica, Massachusetts 01821 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 7.3 to allow...
Motion made and 2nd to lay the petition by 186 River Street LLC, 186 River Street, Billerica, Massachusetts 01821 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 7.3 to allow modification of a special permit to alter a preexisting nonconforming structure and use to convert an industrial use to a two family use at 951 Main Street on the table, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to lay the petition by 186 River Street LLC, 186 River Street, Billerica, Massachusetts 01821 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 7.3 to allow modification of a special permit to alter a preexisting nonconforming structure and use to convert an industrial use to a two family use at 951 Main Street on the table, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Amanda H. Silva, 5 Moseley Street, Billerica, Massachusetts 01821 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Amanda H. Silva, 5 Moseley Street, Billerica, Massachusetts 01821 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 conditions as follows: 1. That the six recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted as conditions of the special permit — On the petition by...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the six recommendations of the Planning Board 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 conditions as follows: 1. That the six recommendations of the Planning Board be adopted as conditions of the special permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Litao Liang, Liang Health Spa Inc., 10 Fairbanks Street, Apt, 2L, Worcester, Massachusetts 01601 for a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications 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 March 24, 2020 and that communications be sent to the petitioner and contractor advising that the matter will be on...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 24, 2020 and that communications be sent to the petitioner and contractor advising that the matter will be on for public hearing on March 24, 2020, 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 MARCH 24, 2020 and that communications be sent to the petitioner and contractor advising that the matter will be on for public hearing on March 24, 2020, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to A date at the discretion of the City Council president — On the petition by President Anderson to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO A DATE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO A DATE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be laid on the table — On the City Council Order for a Show Cause public hearing concerning the Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License held by Jeffrey Pollock, Exclusive Automobiles,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to appropriate the sum of $45,000.00 to Infrastructure Safety Ward 5 Account for the purpose of professional engineering services for Cedar Street on...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Ordinances
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to amend City Council Rule 41 Special Permit provisions, committee report was received as follows: "ought to pass with the following amendments: 1
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 committee report be adopted — On the Order to amend City Council Rule 20 Standing Committees, committee report was received as follows: "ought to pass as amended to read 'The President shall...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — On the Order to review the current Rules and Orders of the City Council, committee report was received as follows: "To restore Rule 22 to its current...
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..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the Order to amend 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, Title 8, Article vii, Section 8-17 Dumpsters, committee report was received as follows:...
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 four amendments offered by Alderman Mercer-Bruen be adopted as amendments to the ordinance
Motion made and 2nd that the four amendments offered by Alderman Mercer-Bruen be adopted as amendments to the ordinance, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the four amendments offered by Alderman Mercer-Bruen be adopted as amendments to the ordinance, all in favor, 9-0..”
The revised order be adopted, as further amended
Motion made and 2nd that the REVISED ORDER be ADOPTED, AS FURTHER AMENDED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the REVISED ORDER be ADOPTED, AS FURTHER AMENDED, all in favor, 9-0..”
A copy of the final revised ordinance be forwarded to the Woburn Business Association
Motion made and 2nd that a copy of the final revised ordinance be forwarded to the Woburn Business Association, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a copy of the final revised ordinance be forwarded to the Woburn Business Association, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated February 26, 2020 was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison Avenue as follows: Council...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: Shown as "Proposed Roadway Easement" and a sidewalk easement, shown as "Proposed 5' Wide Sidewalk Easement" as shown on a plan entitled "Roadway Improvement Plan Lots...
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..”
Take from the table the petition by 186 River Street LLC, 186 River Street, Billerica, Massachusetts 01821 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 7.3...
Motion made and 2nd to take from the table the petition by 186 River Street LLC, 186 River Street, Billerica, Massachusetts 01821 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 7.3 to allow modification of a special permit to alter a preexisting nonconforming structure and use to convert an industrial use to a two family use at 951 Main Street and the City Council Order for a Show Cause public hearing concerning the Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License held by Jeffrey Pollock, Exclusive Automobiles, 7 Independence Drive Woburn, Massachusetts to determine if Jeffrey Pollock, Exclusive Automobiles is in violation of its Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Gately opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take from the table the petition by 186 River Street LLC, 186 River Street, Billerica, Massachusetts 01821 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 7.3 to allow modification of a special permit to alter a preexisting nonconforming structure and use to convert an industrial use to a two family use at 951 Main Street and the City Council Order for a Show Cause public hearing concerning the Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License held by Jeffrey Pollock, Exclusive Automobiles, 7 Independence Drive Woburn, Massachusetts to determine if Jeffrey Pollock, Exclusive Automobiles is in violation of its Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License, 8 in favor, 1 opposed (Gately opposed)..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 186 River Street LLC, 186 River Street, Billerica, Massachusetts 01821 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the revised plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Proposed Renovations to 951 Main Street, Woburn, MA" Sheets...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the revised plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Proposed Renovations to 951 Main Street, Woburn, MA" Sheets 1 through 8 dated 01/20/2020 prepared by Peter P. Tummino; 2. That Condition 2 and Condition 3 of the special permit issued April 11, 2019 shall be deleted; and 3. That all other conditions unless modified herein shall remain in full force and effect, 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 revised plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Proposed Renovations to 951 Main Street, Woburn, MA" Sheets 1 through 8 dated 01/20/2020 prepared by Peter P. Tummino; 2. That Condition 2 and Condition 3 of the special permit issued April 11, 2019 shall be deleted; and 3. That all other conditions unless modified herein shall remain in full force and effect, all in favor, 9-0..”
The documents be received and made part of the record — On the City Council Order for a Show Cause public hearing concerning the Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License held by Jeffrey Pollock,...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the City Council Order for a Show Cause public hearing concerning the Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License held by Jeffrey Pollock,...
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..”
Close the public hearing — On the City Council Order for a Show Cause public hearing concerning the Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License held by Jeffrey Pollock, Exclusive Automobiles, 7...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 9-0..”
The City Council accept the voluntary relinquishment of the Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License by Jeffrey Pollock dba Exclusive Automobiles
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council accept the voluntary relinquishment of the Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License by Jeffrey Pollock dba Exclusive Automobiles, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Campbell, Higgins opposed).
Yes: Anderson, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Campbell, Higgins
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council accept the voluntary relinquishment of the Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License by Jeffrey Pollock dba Exclusive Automobiles, 7 in favor, 2 opposed (Campbell, Higgins opposed)..”
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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