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November 10, 2020
35 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Michael P. Concannon, Richard F. Gately, Joseph E. Demers, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Edward Tedesco, Lindsay E. Higgins
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Darlene Mercer-Bruen recused from a matter.
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Mayor’s Communications
Take the next three matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the next three matters collectively, 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 take the next three matters collectively, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
As to the following three matters to suspend City Council Rule 25 and to suspend1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 3-3(G)
Motion made and 2nd that as to the following three matters to suspend City Council Rule 25 and to suspend1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 3-3(G), 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 as to the following three matters to suspend City Council Rule 25 and to suspend1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Section 3-3(G), ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The following three matters be laid on the table
Motion made and 2nd that the following three matters 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 following three matters 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..”
New Petitions
The matters be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by Woburn Foreign Motors, Inc., 394 Washington Street; m&l...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 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 MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The matters be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by Kenneth L. O'Connor and Thomas F. Norton dba City Line...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 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 MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The matters be referred to Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Third Class Motor Vehicle Sales License by Woburn Truck and Auto, Inc., 1095R Main Street
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, 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 MATTERS be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, 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 Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by kps Bhatti Inc., 28 Campbell Street #1 for renewal of Livery License for three vehicles
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 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 PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, 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 True World Foods Boston LLC, 22 Foodmart Road, Boston, Massachusetts 02118 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 communications be received and made part of the record and to suspend the rules to hear from the petitioner's attorney — A communication dated November 4, 2020 with attachments was received...
Motion made and 2nd to that the communications be received and made part of the record and to suspend the rules to hear from the petitioner's attorney, 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 that the communications be received and made part of the record and to suspend the rules to hear from the petitioner's attorney, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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..”
Add a condition as follows: 5. That the window shall not be used for drive-thru purposes
Motion made and 2nd to add a condition as follows: 5. That the window shall not be used for drive-thru purposes, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add a condition as follows: 5. That the window shall not be used for drive-thru purposes, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes..”
The minor modification be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. Window shall be limited to customer pick up only for mobile app/online orders (no ordering of food/beverages at the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. Window shall be limited to customer pick up only for mobile app/online orders (no ordering of food/beverages at the window). No cash or credit card activity shall take place at the window; 2. Customers ordering via mobile app/online must be designated a specific window of time for pick up so as to appropriately stagger activity at the window; 3. Hours of operation for the window shall be limited to 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; 4. that any prior conditions of a previous special permit unless modified herein shall remain in full force and effect; and 5. That the window shall not be used for drive-thru purposes, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. Window shall be limited to customer pick up only for mobile app/online orders (no ordering of food/beverages at the window). No cash or credit card activity shall take place at the window; 2. Customers ordering via mobile app/online must be designated a specific window of time for pick up so as to appropriately stagger activity at the window; 3. Hours of operation for the window shall be limited to 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; 4. that any prior conditions of a previous special permit unless modified herein shall remain in full force and effect; and 5. That the window shall not be used for drive-thru purposes, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Celenia Santos, 16 Bellevue Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts 01841 for a special permit to allow a fast food use at...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication 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 communication 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..”
Motion made and 2nd that the communication 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 communication 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..”
Invoke 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 11.3.12 to allow modification of the special permit
Motion made and 2nd to invoke 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 11.3.12 to allow modification of the special permit, 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 invoke 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 11.3.12 to allow modification of the special permit, 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 opened for public comments — On the petition by Celenia Santos, 16 Bellevue Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts 01841 for a special permit to allow a fast food use at 442 Main Street
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 and the special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the petitioner shall file a copy of the modified special permit with the...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed and the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the petitioner shall file a copy of the modified special permit with the Inspectional Services Department; 2. That Condition 3 of the special permit issued October 12, 2017 shall be deleted; and 3. All prior conditions of the previous special permit shall remain in full force and effect unless modified herein, 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 and the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the petitioner shall file a copy of the modified special permit with the Inspectional Services Department; 2. That Condition 3 of the special permit issued October 12, 2017 shall be deleted; and 3. All prior conditions of the previous special permit shall remain in full force and effect unless modified herein, 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 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, Massachusetts 01805 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
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 - Absent; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoThe roll call lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
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 - Absent; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, Massachusetts 01805 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
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 - Absent; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoThe roll call lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
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 - Absent; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The public hearing be closed and the special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the Petitioner must file a copy of the modified Special Permit Decision with the...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed and the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the Petitioner must file a copy of the modified Special Permit Decision with the Building Commissioner; 2. That, due to the potentially large and fluctuating volumes of traffic utilizing the testing site, the City Council requires the Petitioner to submit monthly parking reports to the Building Commissioner indicating whether any changes have occurred during such reporting period; 3. That the proposed drive-up testing use may only operate for one year from the issuance of the occupancy permit; 4. That the drive-up testing site is not to be utilized for inoculation purposes; 5. That the Petitioner meet with the Police Department's Traffic Unit to establish a liaison who can work with the City's emergency services in case any issues/concerns arise; 6. The Petitioner shall file a copy of a directional signage plan with the Building Commissioner; 7. The hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and that City Council makes the following findings pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended Section 11.6: 1. The design and location of the facility will not contribute to increased congestion on public or private streets or alleys adjacent to the subject property; 2. The design and location of the facility will not impede access to or exit from the parking
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoThe roll call lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed and the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the Petitioner must file a copy of the modified Special Permit Decision with the Building Commissioner; 2. That, due to the potentially large and fluctuating volumes of traffic utilizing the testing site, the City Council requires the Petitioner to submit monthly parking reports to the Building Commissioner indicating whether any changes have occurred during such reporting period; 3. That the proposed drive-up testing use may only operate for one year from the issuance of the occupancy permit; 4. That the drive-up testing site is not to be utilized for inoculation purposes; 5. That the Petitioner meet with the Police Department's Traffic Unit to establish a liaison who can work with the City's emergency services in case any issues/concerns arise; 6. The Petitioner shall file a copy of a directional signage plan with the Building Commissioner; 7. The hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; and that City Council makes the following findings pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended Section 11.6: 1. The design and location of the facility will not contribute to increased congestion on public or private streets or alleys adjacent to the subject property; 2. The design and location of the facility will not impede access to or exit from the parking lot serving the business, impair normal circulation within the parking lot or impede pedestrian movement; 3. The design and location of the facility will not create a nuisance for adjacent properties, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Absent; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
His vote to close the public hearing and to approve the special permit, 2nd by Alderman Gately
Motion by Alderman Tedesco reconsider his vote to close the public hearing and to approve the special permit, 2nd by Alderman Gately, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Absent; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoThe roll call lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Alderman Tedesco reconsider his vote to close the public hearing and to approve the special permit, 2nd by Alderman Gately, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Absent; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..” (Motion: Tedesco, second: Gately)
Close the public hearing and that the special permit be granted, as amended with the previously stated seven conditions and three findings
Motion made and to close the public hearing and that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the previously stated seven conditions and three findings, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Absent; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoThe roll call lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and to close the public hearing and that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the previously stated seven conditions and three findings, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Absent; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
All communications received by the City Clerk relative to this matter since the last meeting be received and made part of the record — On the petition by LCS Woburn LLC, 400 Locust Street, Suite...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications received by the City Clerk relative to this matter since the last meeting be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Abstained; Mercer-Bruen - Absent; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: Demers, GatelyThe roll call lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications received by the City Clerk relative to this matter since the last meeting be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Abstained; Mercer-Bruen - Absent; 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 - Abstained; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers, Gately
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 - Abstained; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 1, 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 DECEMBER 1, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Abstained; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 1, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Abstained; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
All communications received by the City Clerk relative to this matter since the last meeting be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, 115...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications received by the City Clerk relative to this matter since the last meeting be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Abstained; Mercer- Bruen - Absent; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: Demers, GatelyThe roll call lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications received by the City Clerk relative to this matter since the last meeting be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Abstained; Mercer- Bruen - Absent; 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 - Abstained; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers, Gately
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 - Abstained; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 1, 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 DECEMBER 1, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Abstained; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Demers, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 1, 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Abstained, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Abstained; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
Take the matter from the table
Motion made and 2nd to take the matter from 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 to take the matter from the table, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The order be adopted — On the Order to amend the 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, by changing the title "Woburn Commission on Handicapped and Disabled Citizens" be changed to "Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, 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 ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Petition for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by act Leasing Inc., committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Abstained; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Abstained; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses Capelo's Auto Service, Inc. dba Capelo's Auto Sales; Capelo's Auto Service, Inc. dba...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 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 COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: 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 October 28, 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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, 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 ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - 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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