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July 21, 2020
45 recorded votes, 40 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
Mayor’s Communications
The order be adopted — Order: Pondview Estates, Woburn, MA," by Duran Associates, dated October 30, 2008, Scale 1" = 40', and recorded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan No....
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Tesla Inc., 3500 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, California 94304 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - 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, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
Public Hearings
Take the following two matters out of order
Motion made and 2nd to take the following two matters out of order, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the following two matters out of order, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by LCS Woburn LLC, 400 Locust Street, Suite 820, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2334 for a special permit with site plan review...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by LCS Woburn LLC, 400 Locust Street, Suite 820, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2334 for a special permit with site plan review pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
A copy of the special permit for the self- storage project on Washington Street be forwarded to the Committee on Special Permits
Motion made and 2nd that a copy of the special permit for the self- storage project on Washington Street be forwarded to the Committee on Special Permits, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a copy of the special permit for the self- storage project on Washington Street be forwarded to the Committee on Special Permits, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
In accordance with the discussions and agreement with the petitioners and landowner, Peer Review shall be engaged as follows: 1. Horsley Whitten shall be engaged to review of all storm water...
Motion made and seconded that in accordance with the discussions and agreement with the petitioners and landowner, Peer Review shall be engaged as follows: 1. Horsley Whitten shall be engaged to review of all storm water measurements throughout the site and that LCS Woburn LLC and Pulte Homes of NE, LLC shall each contribute to 50% of the cost; 2. Environmental Partners shall be engaged to review of all water and sewer reports and calculations and that LCS Woburn LLC and Pulte Homes of NE, LLC shall each contribute to 50% of the cost; and 3. Weston & Sampson shall be engaged to run the hydraulic model for the purposes of sizing a new Meter 200, which will be located within the Pulte Homes project, as well as sizing water distribution lines between the new meter 200 and the Vale connection to the existing municipal water main in Montvale Ave and the landowner, Legatt McCall shall contribute $6,600 to the City to be applied to this cost. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and seconded that in accordance with the discussions and agreement with the petitioners and landowner, Peer Review shall be engaged as follows: 1. Horsley Whitten shall be engaged to review of all storm water measurements throughout the site and that LCS Woburn LLC and Pulte Homes of NE, LLC shall each contribute to 50% of the cost; 2. Environmental Partners shall be engaged to review of all water and sewer reports and calculations and that LCS Woburn LLC and Pulte Homes of NE, LLC shall each contribute to 50% of the cost; and 3. Weston & Sampson shall be engaged to run the hydraulic model for the purposes of sizing a new Meter 200, which will be located within the Pulte Homes project, as well as sizing water distribution lines between the new meter 200 and the Vale connection to the existing municipal water main in Montvale Ave and the landowner, Legatt McCall shall contribute $6,600 to the City to be applied to this cost. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
Motion made and seconded that in accordance with the discussions and agreement with the petitioners and landowner, Peer Review shall be engaged as follows: 1. Horsley Whitten shall be engaged to review of all storm water measurements throughout the site and that LCS Woburn LLC and Pulte Homes of NE, LLC shall each contribute to 50% of the cost; 2. Environmental Partners shall be engaged to review of all water and sewer reports and calculations and that LCS Woburn LLC and Pulte Homes of NE, LLC shall each contribute to 50% of the cost; and 3. Weston & Sampson shall be engaged to run the hydraulic model for the purposes of sizing a new Meter 200, which will be located within the Pulte Homes project, as well as sizing water distribution lines between the new meter 200 and the Vale connection to the existing municipal water main in Montvale Ave and the landowner, Legatt McCall shall contribute $6,600 to the City to be applied to this cost. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and seconded that in accordance with the discussions and agreement with the petitioners and landowner, Peer Review shall be engaged as follows: 1. Horsley Whitten shall be engaged to review of all storm water measurements throughout the site and that LCS Woburn LLC and Pulte Homes of NE, LLC shall each contribute to 50% of the cost; 2. Environmental Partners shall be engaged to review of all water and sewer reports and calculations and that LCS Woburn LLC and Pulte Homes of NE, LLC shall each contribute to 50% of the cost; and 3. Weston & Sampson shall be engaged to run the hydraulic model for the purposes of sizing a new Meter 200, which will be located within the Pulte Homes project, as well as sizing water distribution lines between the new meter 200 and the Vale connection to the existing municipal water main in Montvale Ave and the landowner, Legatt McCall shall contribute $6,600 to the City to be applied to this cost. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
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; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The next three matters be taken collectively — Nd
Motion made and 2 that the next three matters be taken collectively, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 that the next three matters be taken collectively, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a way to relocate...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a way to relocate one joint...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a way to relocate one joint occupancy pole...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant — On the...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
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. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install one joint...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install one joint occupancy pole...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant — On the...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
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. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 6 feet of conduit...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 6 feet of conduit on 6th...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company dba Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 6 feet of conduit on 6th Road northwesterly of...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant — On the...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
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. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Tesla Inc., 3500 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, California 94304 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Tesla Inc., 3500 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, California 94304 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstains.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstains..”
The public hearing be closed and the matter be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by Tesla Inc., 3500 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, California 94304 for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed and the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstains.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed and the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstains..”
The communication 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 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstains.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstains..”
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, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstains.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstains..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 4, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 4, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstains.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 4, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstains..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Alderman Mercer-Bruen concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Alderman Mercer-Bruen concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - 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 for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
Within the next thirty (30) days the landowner shall take the following action: 1. Removed disabled vehicle from the property as it acts as harbor for rodents; 2. All trash and debris at the back...
Motion made and 2nd that within the next thirty (30) days the landowner shall take the following action: 1. Removed disabled vehicle from the property as it acts as harbor for rodents; 2. All trash and debris at the back of the property along Bird Street be removed; 3. The broken windows on front and back of house be secured; 4. All the debris must be completely removed from house; 5. All overgrowth along 9 Montvale Road be removed; and 6. The house be fumigated to eliminate rodent urine odor; By September 8, 2020 a report confirming the structural integrity of the building and confirmation that the building does not pose a fire hazard be filed with the City Council; and that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that within the next thirty (30) days the landowner shall take the following action: 1. Removed disabled vehicle from the property as it acts as harbor for rodents; 2. All trash and debris at the back of the property along Bird Street be removed; 3. The broken windows on front and back of house be secured; 4. All the debris must be completely removed from house; 5. All overgrowth along 9 Montvale Road be removed; and 6. The house be fumigated to eliminate rodent urine odor; By September 8, 2020 a report confirming the structural integrity of the building and confirmation that the building does not pose a fire hazard be filed with the City Council; and that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Alderman Higgins concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Alderman Higgins concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on September 8, 2020 and that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner and the Board of Health requesting a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 and that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner and the Board of Health requesting a report of any issues outstanding with respect to the property, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 and that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner and the Board of Health requesting a report of any issues outstanding with respect to the property, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Sarkis S. Chinian as a Member of the Woburn Board of Registrars of Voters, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Harmony Transportation LLC for renewal of Livery License for two (2) vehicles, committee report was received "ought to pass, with any existing...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated July 1, 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, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated July 1, 2020 was received from Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging along with a copy of the Director's Reports for...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — Communications were received from Carol B. Seitz, Trustee, Woburn Public Library, 149 Pleasant Street; Mary E. Hines, Woburn Public...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - No; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: GatelyAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - No; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
A communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting an opinion with clear direction as to the role of the City Council in dealing with the issues concerning the Woburn Public Library raised...
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting an opinion with clear direction as to the role of the City Council in dealing with the issues concerning the Woburn Public Library raised by the letters received for the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting an opinion with clear direction as to the role of the City Council in dealing with the issues concerning the Woburn Public Library raised by the letters received for the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Anderson - Abstained..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The communication be received and made part of the record — Order: As amended, Section 8-14(F) be amended by deleting the date "May 1, 2020" and inserting in its place the date "September 30,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
The matter be laid on the table to the next meeting — Order: As amended, Section 8-14(F) be amended by deleting the date "May 1, 2020" and inserting in its place the date "September 30, 2020"...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE TO THE NEXT MEETING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE TO THE NEXT MEETING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Abstained..”
Election of Council President
Elect Lindsay E. Higgins President of the City Council (first ballot, nine votes), after Michael D. Anderson stepped down as President
ROLL CALL: Anderson - Higgins, Campbell - Higgins, Concannon - Higgins, Dillon - Higgins, Ferullo - Higgins, Gately - Higgins, Higgins - Higgins, Tedesco - Higgins, Mercer- Bruen - Higgins.
Each member who voted named the same choice (Higgins).
From the minutes
“ROLL CALL: Anderson - Higgins, Campbell - Higgins, Concannon - Higgins, Dillon - Higgins, Ferullo - Higgins, Gately - Higgins, Higgins - Higgins, Tedesco - Higgins, Mercer- Bruen - Higgins..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes, Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes, Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - 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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