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February 2, 2021
31 recorded votes, 1 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
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
The matter be laid on the table — A communication dated January 27, 2021 with attachment was received from His Honor the Mayor as follows: Re: An Act regulating the membership of the Board of...
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..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A copy of a communication dated January 27, 2021 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin relative to the removal of Janet M. Rabbitt as a...
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..”
New Petitions
The communications be accepted and made part of the record and to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from Attorney Joseph Tarby regarding the matter — Petition by dcd Nucar woma, LLC,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be accepted and made part of the record and to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from Attorney Joseph Tarby regarding the matter, 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 accepted and made part of the record and to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from Attorney Joseph Tarby regarding the matter, 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..”
City Council Rule 20a be waived and that the transfer of the first class motor vehicle sales license be granted with all existing conditions of the license imposed on the new license
Motion made and 2nd that City Council Rule 20a be waived and that the TRANSFER OF THE FIRST CLASS MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSE be GRANTED with all existing conditions of the license imposed on the new 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 City Council Rule 20a be waived and that the TRANSFER OF THE FIRST CLASS MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSE be GRANTED with all existing conditions of the license imposed on the new license, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Take from the table the communication from the Mayor relative to a proposed special act concerning the terms of the Board of Library Trustees
Motion made and 2nd to TAKE FROM THE TABLE the communication from the Mayor relative to a proposed special act concerning the terms of the Board of Library Trustees, 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 FROM THE TABLE the communication from the Mayor relative to a proposed special act concerning the terms of the Board of Library Trustees, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Suspend the rules to hear from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin concerning the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to hear from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin concerning the matter, 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 suspend the rules to hear from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin concerning the matter, 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 relative to discussing the letter and proposed legislation received from the Mayor
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business relative to discussing the letter and proposed legislation received from the Mayor, 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 relative to discussing the letter and proposed legislation received from the Mayor, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Send a communication to the City Solicitor inviting her to attend the next meeting of the City Council and in the alternative or in addition to the Aldermen can send questions directly to the City...
Motion to send a communication to the City Solicitor inviting her to attend the next meeting of the City Council and in the alternative or in addition to the Aldermen can send questions directly to the City Solicitor including questions concerning the Frizzell Fund, 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 to send a communication to the City Solicitor inviting her to attend the next meeting of the City Council and in the alternative or in addition to the Aldermen can send questions directly to the City Solicitor including questions concerning the Frizzell Fund, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The matter be laid on the table — Motion made and 2nd to take from the table the communication from the Mayor relative to a proposed special act concerning the terms of the Board of Library...
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..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — A communication dated January 27, 2021 with attachments was received from Matthew F. Tilden, Project Manager, Dewberry Engineers, Inc.,...
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..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner, 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 suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner, 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..”
The request for minor modification of the special permit be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan entitled "Tesla, Woburn MA-T1266, Site Address: 101 Commerce Way,...
Motion made and 2nd that the REQUEST FOR MINOR MODIFICATION OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan entitled "Tesla, Woburn MA-T1266, Site Address: 101 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801" with latest revision date 01/27/21 prepared by Dewberry Engineers Inc. shall be the plan of record; 2. That all other conditions of the prior special permit shall remain in full force and effect; and 3. That the City Council makes a finding pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 11.12.1 that the proposed minor modification meets all the criteria set forth in the section, 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 REQUEST FOR MINOR MODIFICATION OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plan entitled "Tesla, Woburn MA-T1266, Site Address: 101 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801" with latest revision date 01/27/21 prepared by Dewberry Engineers Inc. shall be the plan of record; 2. That all other conditions of the prior special permit shall remain in full force and effect; and 3. That the City Council makes a finding pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 11.12.1 that the proposed minor modification meets all the criteria set forth in the section, 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 frh Realty LLC, An Affiliate of Fairfield Residential, 5 Burlington Woods, Suite 203, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803...
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..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by frh Realty LLC, An Affiliate of Fairfield Residential, 5 Burlington Woods, Suite 203, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 for a...
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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 2, 2021 and that the following peer reviews shall be conducted and the costs for the peer reviews shall be paid...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 2, 2021 AND that the following peer reviews shall be conducted and the costs for the peer reviews shall be paid by the petitioner: 1. General review of proposed water and sewer systems serving the development for compliance with Title 13 of the Municipal Code and good engineering practice, 2. Review of the traffic study and traffic circulation within the development for compliance with Section 18 of the Zoning By Law, the Institute of Traffic Engineers and good engineering practice, and 3. Review of general stormwater requirements in accordance with the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook, MGL Chapter 131, EPA MS-4 requirements and good engineering practice, 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 CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 2, 2021 AND that the following peer reviews shall be conducted and the costs for the peer reviews shall be paid by the petitioner: 1. General review of proposed water and sewer systems serving the development for compliance with Title 13 of the Municipal Code and good engineering practice, 2. Review of the traffic study and traffic circulation within the development for compliance with Section 18 of the Zoning By Law, the Institute of Traffic Engineers and good engineering practice, and 3. Review of general stormwater requirements in accordance with the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook, MGL Chapter 131, EPA MS-4 requirements and good engineering practice, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The plan entitled "160 Olympia Ave Solar Project" dated 11/11/2020, revised 12/29/2020, revised 01/05/2021 prepared by Nardone Electrical Company be accepted and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the plan entitled "160 Olympia Ave Solar Project" dated 11/11/2020, revised 12/29/2020, revised 01/05/2021 prepared by Nardone Electrical Company be accepted 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 plan entitled "160 Olympia Ave Solar Project" dated 11/11/2020, revised 12/29/2020, revised 01/05/2021 prepared by Nardone Electrical Company be accepted 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..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Nardone Electrical Corporation, 160 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 Nardone Electrical Corporation, 160 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, for Site...
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..”
Site plan review pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections 26.4.2.b.iii, 26.6 and the special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended Sections, 5.1.88,...
Motion made and 2nd that SITE PLAN REVIEW pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections 26.4.2.b.iii, 26.6 and the SPECIAL PERMIT pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended Sections, 5.1.88, 11.3.12, 9.4.2.1 and all other applicable sections be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1 That the plan entitled "160 Olympia Ave Solar Project" dated 11/11/2020, revised 12/29/2020, revised 01/05/2021 prepared by Nardone Electrical Company shall be the plan of 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 SITE PLAN REVIEW pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections 26.4.2.b.iii, 26.6 and the SPECIAL PERMIT pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended Sections, 5.1.88, 11.3.12, 9.4.2.1 and all other applicable sections be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1 That the plan entitled "160 Olympia Ave Solar Project" dated 11/11/2020, revised 12/29/2020, revised 01/05/2021 prepared by Nardone Electrical Company shall be the plan of record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Safelite Fulfillment Inc. d/b/a Safelite Auto Glass, 7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, Ohio 43235 for a special permit...
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..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Safelite Fulfillment Inc. d/b/a Safelite Auto Glass, 7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, Ohio 43235 for a special permit pursuant to...
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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on February 16, 2021 — On the petition by Safelite Fulfillment Inc. d/b/a Safelite Auto Glass, 7400 Safelite Way,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 16, 2021, 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 CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 16, 2021, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
President Higgins made a motion 2nd by Alderman Tedesco to allow reconsideration of her vote made on January 19, 2021 in support of the motion to approve renewal of the license
President Higgins made a motion 2nd by Alderman Tedesco to allow reconsideration of her vote made on January 19, 2021 in support of the motion to approve renewal of the license, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“President Higgins made a motion 2nd by Alderman Tedesco to allow reconsideration of her vote made on January 19, 2021 in support of the motion to approve renewal of the license, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Concannon - Yes..” (Motion: Higgins, second: Tedesco)
The petition, the copy of the press release dated January 15, 2021 issued by the Massachusetts Attorney General, the worker's compensation certificate of insurance filed with the City Clerk and...
Motion made and 2nd that the petition, the copy of the press release dated January 15, 2021 issued by the Massachusetts Attorney General, the worker's compensation certificate of insurance filed with the City Clerk and the special permit issued on September 17, 2015 for the petitioner's location be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Licenses for review, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the petition, the copy of the press release dated January 15, 2021 issued by the Massachusetts Attorney General, the worker's compensation certificate of insurance filed with the City Clerk and the special permit issued on September 17, 2015 for the petitioner's location be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Licenses for review, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated January 15, 2021 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; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
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...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Concannon - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Concannon - Yes..”
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2007, the Preliminary Election for the Municipal Election shall be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Concannon - 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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