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September 8, 2020
48 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joseph E. Demers was elected by the council to the vacant Ward 4 seat at this meeting, sworn in, and took his seat; the roll call at the top lists the eight members seated before then.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Richard F. Gately, Michael P. Concannon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Edward Tedesco, Robert J. Ferullo, Lindsay E. Higgins, Joseph E. Demers
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Joseph E. Demers was elected to the vacant Ward 4 seat and sworn in during the meeting.
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; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, Tedesco
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; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Take the election of the Ward out of order
Motion made and 2nd to take the election of the Ward out of order, ROLL CALL: 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, Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the election of the Ward out of order, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Accept the communication dated September 4, 2020 from Philip J. McGovern
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication dated September 4, 2020 from Philip J. McGovern, ROLL CALL: 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, Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication dated September 4, 2020 from Philip J. McGovern, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Appointments and Elections
Election to fill the vacant Ward 4 seat (eight ballots): Joseph E. Demers elected with five votes
The City Council proceeded to the election of a Ward Four Alderman by roll call vote and after eight ballots the vote was as follows: Alderman Ballot 1 Ballot 2 Ballot 3 Ballot 4 Campbell Booker Booker Booker Dillon Concannon DiMauro DiMauro DiMauro DiMauro Dillon Abstained Abstained Abstained Abstained Ferullo Langone Langone Dillon Dillon Gately Meaney Dillon Langone Langone Mercer-Bruen Demers Demers Demers Demers Tedesco Booker Booker DiMauro Demers Higgins Demers Demers Demers Demers Alderman Ballot 5 Ballot 6 Ballot 7 Ballot 8 Campbell Dillon Langone Langone Langone Concannon DiMauro DiMauro DiMauro Demers Dillon Abstained Abstained Abstained Abstained Ferullo Dillon Langone Langone Demers Gately Langone Langone Langone Langone Mercer-Bruen Demers Demers Demers Demers Tedesco Demers Demers Demers Demers Higgins Demers Demers Demers Demers Joseph E. Demers, having received the necessary majority of five (5) votes, was declared by the President elected to the office of Ward Four Alderman.
Each member named a choice on each of eight ballots (Alderman Dillon abstained on every ballot). Eighth ballot: Campbell – Langone; Concannon – Demers; Dillon – Abstained; Ferullo – Demers; Gately – Langone; Mercer-Bruen – Demers; Tedesco – Demers; Higgins – Demers. Showing the result only, because the members named different people.
From the minutes
“The City Council proceeded to the election of a Ward Four Alderman by roll call vote and after eight ballots the vote was as follows: Alderman Ballot 1 Ballot 2 Ballot 3 Ballot 4 Campbell Booker Booker Booker Dillon Concannon DiMauro DiMauro DiMauro DiMauro Dillon Abstained Abstained Abstained Abstained Ferullo Langone Langone Dillon Dillon Gately Meaney Dillon Langone Langone Mercer-Bruen Demers Demers Demers Demers Tedesco Booker Booker DiMauro Demers Higgins Demers Demers Demers Demers Alderman Ballot 5 Ballot 6 Ballot 7 Ballot 8 Campbell Dillon Langone Langone Langone Concannon DiMauro DiMauro DiMauro Demers Dillon Abstained Abstained Abstained Abstained Ferullo Dillon Langone Langone Demers Gately Langone Langone Langone Langone Mercer-Bruen Demers Demers Demers Demers Tedesco Demers Demers Demers Demers Higgins Demers Demers Demers Demers Joseph E. Demers, having received the necessary majority of five (5) votes, was declared by the President elected to the office of Ward Four Alderman..”
Regular meeting
The election of Joseph E. Demers as Ward Four Alderman be made unanimous
Motion made and 2nd that the election of Joseph E. Demers as Ward Four Alderman be made unanimous, ROLL CALL: 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, TedescoThe roll call does not list Joseph E. Demers, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the election of Joseph E. Demers as Ward Four Alderman be made unanimous, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted as outlined in the letter received from Joanne Sankus — Petition by New England Orienteering Club, Inc., 9 Cannon Road for a Special Event Permit to allow a map...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED as outlined in the letter received from Joanne Sankus, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED as outlined in the letter received from Joanne Sankus, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Boston Gas dba National Grid for grant of right in a way to install approximately 500 feet of two inch plastic gas main in Crossman Road to...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Tom Morales and Michelle Morales, 390 Russell Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit to allow 750 yards of fill at 390...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by mvrh Realty, LLC, c/o Bohler, 353 Turnpike Road, Southborough, Massachusetts 01772 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Public Hearings
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, Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
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; Demers - 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: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Tesla Inc., 3500 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, California 94304 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The following conditions be adopted as conditions of the special permit: 1. That the site plan of record shall be the site plan entitled "Tesla - Woburn MA -T1266" dated 3/16/2020; 2. That...
Motion made and 2nd that the following conditions be adopted as conditions of the special permit: 1. That the site plan of record shall be the site plan entitled "Tesla - Woburn MA -T1266" dated 3/16/2020; 2. That conditions of any prior special permit remain in full force and effect unless modified herein; 3. That proper lighting shall be installed and maintained; 4. That adequate trash removal shall be provided; 5. That the area shall be kept clean and neat; 6. That a snow storage plan for the charging station area shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 7. That if the charging stations are no longer used as charging stations the units shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition; 8. That a copy of the conditions of this special permit shall be sent to Target; and 9. That the City Council makes a finding that electric vehicle charging stations are an accessory use consistent with the definition of a shopping center under the Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - No; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following conditions be adopted as conditions of the special permit: 1. That the site plan of record shall be the site plan entitled "Tesla - Woburn MA -T1266" dated 3/16/2020; 2. That conditions of any prior special permit remain in full force and effect unless modified herein; 3. That proper lighting shall be installed and maintained; 4. That adequate trash removal shall be provided; 5. That the area shall be kept clean and neat; 6. That a snow storage plan for the charging station area shall be filed with the Building Commissioner; 7. That if the charging stations are no longer used as charging stations the units shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition; 8. That a copy of the conditions of this special permit shall be sent to Target; and 9. That the City Council makes a finding that electric vehicle charging stations are an accessory use consistent with the definition of a shopping center under the Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - No; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The special permit be granted, as amended — On the petition by Tesla Inc., 3500 Deer Creek Road, Palo Alto, California 94304 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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 GRANTED, AS AMENDED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
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; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Allow reconsideration of his vote to accept the communications
Motion made by Alderman Tedesco and 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen to allow reconsideration of his vote to accept the communications, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made by Alderman Tedesco and 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen to allow reconsideration of his vote to accept the communications, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..” (Motion: Tedesco, second: Mercer-Bruen)
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; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
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; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 6, 2020 — On the petition by LCS Woburn LLC, 400 Locust Street, Suite 820, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2334 for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 6, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 6, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115 Flanders Road, Suite 200, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115 Flanders Road, Suite 200, Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 for a special permit with site...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The communication dated August 21, 2020 from David Menninger be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115 Flanders Road, Suite 200,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication dated August 21, 2020 from David Menninger be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication dated August 21, 2020 from David Menninger be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 6, 2020 — On the petition by Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115 Flanders Road, Suite 200, Westborough,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 6, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 6, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
For a two-minute recess — Nd
Motion made and 2 for a two-minute recess, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 for a two-minute recess, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The meeting return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd that the meeting return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the meeting return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
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; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
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; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 20, 2020 — On the petition by Alderman Mercer-Bruen concerning the structure or structures located in the City...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 20, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 20, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by President Higgins 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; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President 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; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 20, 2020 — On the petition by President Higgins concerning the structure or structures located in the City of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 20, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 20, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Livery License by Kelley Towncar, Inc., committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for a new Livery License by Boston Express Livery Service Inc., committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Livery License by Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., committee report was received "ought to pass with any existing conditions and...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License by Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., committee report was received "ought to pass with any existing conditions and...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated September 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; Demers - 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: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated August 4, 2020 was received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan Doucette concerning the authority of the City Council over the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated July 29, 2020 with attachment was received from Larry Guiseppe, Director, Woburn Veterans' Services as follows: Dear City Clerk:...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to Committee on Personnel — A communication dated August 19, 2020 was received from Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear President Higgins and Members of the Woburn City...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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 PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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 PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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 PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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 PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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 PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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 PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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 PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The matter be laid on the table — Order: Whereas, August 18, 2020, marked the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the u.s. Constitution, giving women the right to vote; and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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 LAID ON THE TABLE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: 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, TedescoThe roll call does not list Joseph E. Demers, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: 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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