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Woburn City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting

August 4, 2020

25 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Present: Michael D. Anderson, Robert J. Ferullo, Joanne E. Campbell, Richard F. Gately, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Edward Tedesco, Lindsay E. Higgins

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Regular meeting

Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

New Petitions

The relinquishment of the license be accepted and the license be revoked

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the RELINQUISHMENT OF THE LICENSE be ACCEPTED AND THE LICENSE BE REVOKED, 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 that the RELINQUISHMENT OF THE LICENSE be ACCEPTED AND THE LICENSE BE REVOKED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Rule 20a be suspended and the change of name be approved with all of the existing conditions

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that rule 20a be suspended and the CHANGE OF NAME be APPROVED WITH ALL OF THE EXISTING CONDITIONS, 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 that rule 20a be suspended and the CHANGE OF NAME be APPROVED WITH ALL OF THE EXISTING CONDITIONS, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Boston Express Livery Service Inc., 165 New Boston Street, #275, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a new Livery...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 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 that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Kelley Towncar, Inc., 888 Main Street #2, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a renewal of Livery License for five (5)...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 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 that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Namaskar Wellness LLC, 5 Coleman Avenue, Lynnfield, Massachusetts 01940 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 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 that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Lefty's Place, LLC, 5 Kendell Lane, Salisbury, Massachusetts 01952 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 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 that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Public Hearings

The special permit be amended be striking the reference to four (4) units and inserting six (6) units in its place — On the petition by Robert Johnson, 14 Lexington Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the special permit be amended be striking the reference to four (4) units and inserting six (6) units in its place, 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 that the special permit be amended be striking the reference to four (4) units and inserting six (6) units in its place, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, 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 that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Robert Johnson, 14 Lexington Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, 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 that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 6–2

Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit entitled: "Site Plan in Woburn, Mass." dated February 7, 2020, revised March 4, 2020 prepared by Hayes Engineering Inc., 603 Salem Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan.; 2. This project shall not exceed six (6) residential units.; 3. The six (6) residential units shall each be limited to two bedrooms.; 4. All exterior building illumination shall be shielded in such a manner that will prevent direct light from imp

Yes: Concannon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Campbell, DillonAbstained: Anderson

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit entitled: "Site Plan in Woburn, Mass." dated February 7, 2020, revised March 4, 2020 prepared by Hayes Engineering Inc., 603 Salem Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan.; 2. This project shall not exceed six (6) residential units.; 3. The six (6) residential units shall each be limited to two bedrooms.; 4. All exterior building illumination shall be shielded in such a manner that will prevent direct light from impacting abutting properties.; 5. The Petitioner shall install security lighting along the easement as shown on the Plan.; 6. During the Site redevelopment and construction phases, the Petitioner shall maintain all adjoining roadways and sidewalks free and clear of all debris.; 7. Except in the event of an emergency, work on the site shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No work on site shall be permitted on Sunday or state and federal holidays recognized by the City of Woburn.; 8. There shall be adequate pest control in place prior to commencement of any site disturbance and maintained throughout all site redevelopment and construction phases.; 9. The indoor trash disposal area shall be accessible to both the residential units and commercial unit.; 10. As-built plans shall be provided at the conclusion of the project to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department.; 11. The Petitioner shall pay to the "Downtown Parking Enhancement Fund" a fee of Fifty-Four Thousand Dollars ($54,000.00) for each space (which spaces are not guaranteed) in the municipal parking facility (Walnut Parking Lot) that substitutes for Petitioner's required offsite parking.; 12. The petitioner shall replace any disturbed area with granite curbing, concrete sidewalk and road pavement to specifications of the Superintendent of Public Works.; 13. That all sale agreements and condominium documents shall include language that parking for the units is not guaranteed for the units, that this language shall run with the land, and that the landowner shall not advertise parking being available for the units.; 14. That the landowner shall keep the easement clear of dirt and debris, shall maintain the exterior lighting, shall keep the easement clear of snow and ice and shall remove any excess snow from the site, and the requirements of this condition shall be transferred to any subsequent landowner or condominium association.; and 15. That any signage shall for the retail space shall comply with the Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Abstained; Campbell - No; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - No; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting

Take the matter from the table

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that to take the matter from the table, 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 that to take the matter from the table, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

The order be adopted — On the Order to amend Section 8-14(F) of the 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 8-14(F) by deleting the date "May 1, 2020" and inserting in its place the date...

Minutes, page 6

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Abstained; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Anderson

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Abstained; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Motions, Orders and Resolutions

The order be adopted — Order: In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 54, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify and to warn such of the inhabitants...

Minutes, page 7

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 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 that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Reconsider his vote was 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made by Alderman Tedesco to reconsider his vote was 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen, 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 by Alderman Tedesco to reconsider his vote was 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..” (Motion: Tedesco, second: Mercer-Bruen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

The City Council finds that the proposed change in polling locations is in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020 and will have no adverse impact on the voters in Ward 3 on...

Minutes, page 8

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the City Council finds that the proposed change in polling locations is in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020 and will have no adverse impact on the voters in Ward 3 on the basis of race, national origin, disability, income or age as set forth in the Report of City Clerk on Ward 3 Polling Location Change filed with the Order and that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 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 that the City Council finds that the proposed change in polling locations is in accordance with Section 11 of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020 and will have no adverse impact on the voters in Ward 3 on the basis of race, national origin, disability, income or age as set forth in the Report of City Clerk on Ward 3 Polling Location Change filed with the Order and that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

The order be adopted — Order: The following list of Wardens, Clerks, Inspectors and Substitutes be approved for all Elections between September 1, 2020 and August 31, 2021: Donna Adgate 2 Hillside...

Minutes, page 13

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 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 that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding the...

Minutes, page 13

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes.

Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Tedesco

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered That the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by amending Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions by deleting "No parking...

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes.

Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Tedesco

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding the...

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes.

Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Tedesco

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following matters to the Order of the Day as late filed matters

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following matters to the Order of the Day as late filed matters, 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 suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following matters to the Order of the Day as late filed matters, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated August 4, 2020 was received from Alderman Michael D. Anderson as follows: Dear President Higgins: I would like to thank the...

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, 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 that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

The order be adopted and be referred to Committee on Liaison — Order: Whereas, Ward 4 Alderman, Michael D. Anderson, is resigning his position as Ward 4 Alderman effective August 7, 2020; and...

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED and be referred to Committee on Liaison, 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 that the ORDER be ADOPTED and be referred to Committee on Liaison, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Return to the regular order of business

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, 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 return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Anderson - Yes; Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

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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