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June 16, 2020
41 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Attendance
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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
During the meeting:
- Darlene Mercer-Bruen recused from a matter.
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — A communication dated June 9, 2020 with attachments was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Re: Request for appropriation...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The matter be accepted and referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Harmony Transportation Inc., 8 Conn Street for renewal of a Livery License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be ACCEPTED AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be ACCEPTED AND REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a way to install on pole (585/2A) on Adele Road easterly side...
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 and documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Robert Johnson, 14 Lexington Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180 for a special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication and documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication and documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Robert Johnson, 14 Lexington Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to A date to be determined by the City Council presidenti and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Robert Johnson,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENTI AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENTI AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, 25 Everett Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permits pursuant to 1985...
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 document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, 25 Everett Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permits pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
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 public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, 25 Everett Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permits pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, 25 Everett Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permits pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 petitioner shall repair the sidewalk in front of the building the full length of the property line with...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the petitioner shall repair the sidewalk in front of the building the full length of the property line with concrete; 2. That the granite curbing shall be readjusted to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act; 3. That the exterior lighting shall not shine into the neighboring property; 4. That a snow removal plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 5. That the rubbish barrels shall be emptied by a private entity and pest control shall be provided in the area where the rubbish barrels are stored; 6. That the driveway shall be resurfaced; 7. That the existing block building at the rear of the property shall be repaired; 8. That the hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9. That the petitioner shall no park vehicles on the street in front of the building; and 10. That there shall be no exterior storage of construction material on site related to the construction business, 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 petitioner shall repair the sidewalk in front of the building the full length of the property line with concrete; 2. That the granite curbing shall be readjusted to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act; 3. That the exterior lighting shall not shine into the neighboring property; 4. That a snow removal plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 5. That the rubbish barrels shall be emptied by a private entity and pest control shall be provided in the area where the rubbish barrels are stored; 6. That the driveway shall be resurfaced; 7. That the existing block building at the rear of the property shall be repaired; 8. That the hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9. That the petitioner shall no park vehicles on the street in front of the building; and 10. That there shall be no exterior storage of construction material on site related to the construction business, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by c.n. Wood Enviro LLC, 200 Merrimac 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 opened for public comments — On the petition by c.n. Wood Enviro LLC, 200 Merrimac Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by c.n. Wood Enviro LLC, 200 Merrimac 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.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit and the first class motor vehicle sales license be granted, as amended with the condition as follows: 1. That the City Council finds pursuant to Section 7.3 of the 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT AND THE FIRST CLASS MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSE be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. That the City Council finds pursuant to Section 7.3 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, such extension or alteration of the existing nonconforming use shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT AND THE FIRST CLASS MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSE be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. That the City Council finds pursuant to Section 7.3 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, such extension or alteration of the existing nonconforming use shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Presidential Ventures, LLC, 275 Mishawum Road, 4th Floor, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-BruenThe journal counts Darlene Mercer-Bruen under “absent” but says in the same line that Darlene Mercer-Bruen abstained; shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen abstained)..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Presidential Ventures, LLC, 275 Mishawum Road, 4th Floor, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-BruenThe journal counts Darlene Mercer-Bruen under “absent” but says in the same line that Darlene Mercer-Bruen abstained; shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen abstained)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Presidential Ventures, LLC, 275 Mishawum Road, 4th Floor, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-BruenThe journal counts Darlene Mercer-Bruen under “absent” but says in the same line that Darlene Mercer-Bruen abstained; shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen abstained)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Presidential Ventures, LLC, 275 Mishawum Road, 4th Floor, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-BruenThe journal counts Darlene Mercer-Bruen under “absent” but says in the same line that Darlene Mercer-Bruen abstained; shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen abstained)..”
The special permit be granted, as amended, with the conditions as follows: 1. That the petitioner shall pay traffic mitigation of $20,000.00 towards gridsmart traffic replacement cameras to be...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED, with the conditions as follows: 1. That the petitioner shall pay traffic mitigation of $20,000.00 towards GRIDSMART traffic replacement cameras to be used within the proximity of the locus of the property, $7,500.00 for a Road Safety Audit at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue, Commerce Way and the Route I-93 ramp, $14,000.00 for the Sewer Connection Fee and $15,000.00 for the Water Connection Fee; 2. That the curbing shall be granite or sloped granite and shall be constructed of hot top; 3. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Site Development Plans for Building Addition, 8 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA" dated May 5, 2020 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc. in its entirety including the report entitled "Transportation Impact Assessment - Proposed Office Expansion, Woburn, Massachusetts" date May 2020 prepared by Vanasse & Associates Inc. and the report entitled "8 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts Development Impact Statement" dated May 5, 2020 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc.; and 4. That the petitioner shall abide by any Orders of Condition issued by the Woburn Conservation Commission and any required plan changes shall be brought before the City Council, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen abstained).
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-BruenThe journal counts Darlene Mercer-Bruen under “absent” but says in the same line that Darlene Mercer-Bruen abstained; shown as abstaining.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED, with the conditions as follows: 1. That the petitioner shall pay traffic mitigation of $20,000.00 towards GRIDSMART traffic replacement cameras to be used within the proximity of the locus of the property, $7,500.00 for a Road Safety Audit at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue, Commerce Way and the Route I-93 ramp, $14,000.00 for the Sewer Connection Fee and $15,000.00 for the Water Connection Fee; 2. That the curbing shall be granite or sloped granite and shall be constructed of hot top; 3. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Site Development Plans for Building Addition, 8 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA" dated May 5, 2020 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc. in its entirety including the report entitled "Transportation Impact Assessment - Proposed Office Expansion, Woburn, Massachusetts" date May 2020 prepared by Vanasse & Associates Inc. and the report entitled "8 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts Development Impact Statement" dated May 5, 2020 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc.; and 4. That the petitioner shall abide by any Orders of Condition issued by the Woburn Conservation Commission and any required plan changes shall be brought before the City Council, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 absent, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen abstained)..”
For a two minute recess
Motion made and 2nd for a two minute recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd for a two minute recess, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Life Assembly of God Church, Inc., 4000 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 for a special permit...
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 opened for public comments — On the petition by Life Assembly of God Church, Inc., 4000 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 for a special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Life Assembly of God Church, Inc., 4000 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
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 plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Proposed Parking Plan - 16 Fowle Street, Woburn, MA" dated November...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Proposed Parking Plan - 16 Fowle Street, Woburn, MA" dated November 9, 2019 prepared by John J. Russell, P.L.S. referring to 35 parking spaces; 2. That there shall be no parking on Fowle Street for the length of the property line; 3. That the dumpster in the northeast corner of the property shall be screened, emptied at least twice each week and have pest control; 4. That the petitioner shall stripe the parking spaces in the parking lot and add safety lighting; 5. That a snow storage plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 6. That the MBTA lot used by the petitioner shall be cleaned periodically; 7. That if the terms of the lease with the MBTA for the lot used for parking changes the City Council shall be notified in writing; and 8. That the City Council finds that given the permission granted to the petitioner by Winfield Brooks Company, Inc. to park thirty (30) vehicles at 70 Conn Street, by the South End Independent Italian Club to park fifty-one (51) vehicles at 44 Fowle Street and by the MBTA to park thirty-four (34) vehicles on the railroad right of way that the special permit for a reduction in the required number of parking spaces is allowed, 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 plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Proposed Parking Plan - 16 Fowle Street, Woburn, MA" dated November 9, 2019 prepared by John J. Russell, P.L.S. referring to 35 parking spaces; 2. That there shall be no parking on Fowle Street for the length of the property line; 3. That the dumpster in the northeast corner of the property shall be screened, emptied at least twice each week and have pest control; 4. That the petitioner shall stripe the parking spaces in the parking lot and add safety lighting; 5. That a snow storage plan shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 6. That the MBTA lot used by the petitioner shall be cleaned periodically; 7. That if the terms of the lease with the MBTA for the lot used for parking changes the City Council shall be notified in writing; and 8. That the City Council finds that given the permission granted to the petitioner by Winfield Brooks Company, Inc. to park thirty (30) vehicles at 70 Conn Street, by the South End Independent Italian Club to park fifty-one (51) vehicles at 44 Fowle Street and by the MBTA to park thirty-four (34) vehicles on the railroad right of way that the special permit for a reduction in the required number of parking spaces is allowed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication and documents be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Ryan Cassidy and Patrick Cassidy, 17 Winship Drive, Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication and documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication and documents be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Ryan Cassidy and Patrick Cassidy, 17 Winship Drive, Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Ryan Cassidy and Patrick Cassidy, 17 Winship Drive, Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Woburn belonging to William M. & Geraldine...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Woburn belonging to William M. & Geraldine Carpenter" dated February 28, 1984 prepared by Howard C. Buttrick, R.L.S. filed with the City Clerk on June 11, 2020; 2. That the petitioner shall file a parking plan with the Building Commissioner; 3. That the Petitioner shall file a snow storage plan with the Building Commissioner; 4. That the maximum number of vehicles that may be stored on site shall not exceed twenty-five (25) vehicles and shall be vehicles of Cassidy Landscaping; 5. That no hazardous materials shall be stored on site; 6. That all vehicles stored on site shall be registered in the City of Woburn; and 7. That the hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday through Saturday seven days per week, 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 plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plan of Land in Woburn belonging to William M. & Geraldine Carpenter" dated February 28, 1984 prepared by Howard C. Buttrick, R.L.S. filed with the City Clerk on June 11, 2020; 2. That the petitioner shall file a parking plan with the Building Commissioner; 3. That the Petitioner shall file a snow storage plan with the Building Commissioner; 4. That the maximum number of vehicles that may be stored on site shall not exceed twenty-five (25) vehicles and shall be vehicles of Cassidy Landscaping; 5. That no hazardous materials shall be stored on site; 6. That all vehicles stored on site shall be registered in the City of Woburn; and 7. That the hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday through Saturday seven days per week, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $53,573.46 from Mayor Salary Adjustment Acct to Cemetery slbb Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $61,000.00 from Veterans Cash Aid Acct to Rubbish Removal Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Accept the communication be accepted and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $50,000.00 from Traffic Safety & Infrastructure to Woburn Mall Mitigation Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated June 11, 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..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated May 29, 2020 with attachment was received from Anthony D. Langone Jr., Legislative Aide, Office of State Representative Richard M....
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: Pursuant to City Council Rule 34, the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to forward a letter by first class mail postage prepaid to Marie Lingblom of Woburn who has...
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..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following matter to the Order of the Day as a late filed matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following matter to the Order of the Day as a late filed matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following matter to the Order of the Day as a late filed matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following matter to the Order of the Day as a late filed matter, all in favor, 9-0
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..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0..”
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