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February 16, 2021
39 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..”
Take the following matter from the table and suspend the rules to hear from His Honor the Mayor and the City Solicitor on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to take the following matter from the table and suspend the rules to hear from His Honor the Mayor and the City Solicitor on 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 take the following matter from the table and suspend the rules to hear from His Honor the Mayor and the City Solicitor on the matter, 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
Take the matter from the table and to hear from His Honor the Mayor and the City Solicitor
Motion made and 2nd to take the matter from the table and to hear from His Honor the Mayor and the City Solicitor, 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 and to hear from His Honor the Mayor and the City Solicitor, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — On the proposed Order to adopt a Home Rule Petition entitled "An Act regulating the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication 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 communication 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..”
Go back to the pending matter
Motion made and 2nd to go back to the pending 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 go back to the pending matter, 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 proposed Order to adopt a Home Rule Petition entitled "An Act regulating the membership of the Board of Trustees of the Woburn Public Library Corporation"
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..”
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..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $920,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct #31359-595000 $920,000.00 to Fire/Ambulance...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 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 FINANCE, 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 Finance — Order: The sum of $61,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct #31359-595000 $61,000.00 to Assistance to...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 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 FINANCE, 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 Finance — Order: The sum of $375,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct #01-359000 $375,000.00 to Planning...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 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 FINANCE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Recused.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Lindsay E. Higgins as recused for this vote.
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 - Recused..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Woburn Avalon LLC, 600 Atlantic Avenue, 20th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 for an Inflammable License to allow...
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 Woburn Avalon LLC, 600 Atlantic Avenue, 20th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02210 for an Inflammable License to allow 9,040...
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 matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — On the petition by...
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 MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE 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 PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 2, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE 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 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 closed — 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 1985 Woburn Zoning...
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 special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the five proposed conditions as further amended be adopted; 2. That condition 4 be amended to read: 4. All...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the five proposed conditions as further amended be adopted; 2. That condition 4 be amended to read: 4. All commercial vehicles, 8 box trucks and one van, parked overnight at the site shall be registered in the City of Woburn, 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 with the conditions as follows: 1. That the five proposed conditions as further amended be adopted; 2. That condition 4 be amended to read: 4. All commercial vehicles, 8 box trucks and one van, parked overnight at the site shall be registered in the City of Woburn, 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 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, Erik Kortz, Trustee, 25 Everett Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special...
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..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, Erik Kortz, Trustee, 25 Everett Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit...
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 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, Erik Kortz, Trustee, 25 Everett Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
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 special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the eight conditions offered by the petitioner be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 2. That a condition...
Motion made and 3nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the eight conditions offered by the petitioner be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 2. That a condition be added as follows: 9. A building permit shall not be issued until the Superintendent of Public Works and the City Engineer have approved a plan in compliance with condition 6; and 3. That the following finding be adopted: The City Council makes the required finding under section 8.3.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance with respect to the provision of a parking space within 500 feet of a municipal parking lot, 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 3nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the eight conditions offered by the petitioner be adopted as conditions of the special permit, 2. That a condition be added as follows: 9. A building permit shall not be issued until the Superintendent of Public Works and the City Engineer have approved a plan in compliance with condition 6; and 3. That the following finding be adopted: The City Council makes the required finding under section 8.3.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance with respect to the provision of a parking space within 500 feet of a municipal parking lot, 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 eca nema Brightfields I LLC and eca nema Brightfields II LLC, 282 Moody Street, Suite 202, Waltham, Massachusetts...
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 eca nema Brightfields I LLC and eca nema Brightfields II LLC, 282 Moody Street, Suite 202, Waltham, Massachusetts 02453 for...
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 16, 2021 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by eca nema...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 16, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 16, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new Section 2 Definitions "Pet...
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..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new Section 2 Definitions "Pet Recreation...
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 matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to...
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 MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 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 MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, 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 February 9, 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; 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 February 3, 2021 was received from Andrew D. Brennan, Sr
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..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, 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 Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, 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 matter be laid on the table to the City Council regular meeting on March 2, 2021 — A communication dated February 11, 2021 was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Murtha Cullina llp,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 2, 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 MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ON MARCH 2, 2021, 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 the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated February 11, 2021 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Campbell: By the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO THE 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 THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”
Be Alderman Tedesco and 2nd by Alderman Concannon to reconsider his vote granting the special permit to Safelite Fulfillment Inc. d/b/a Safelite Auto Glass at 195 Wildwood Avenue
Motion made be Alderman Tedesco and 2nd by Alderman Concannon to reconsider his vote granting the special permit to Safelite Fulfillment Inc. d/b/a Safelite Auto Glass at 195 Wildwood Avenue, 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 be Alderman Tedesco and 2nd by Alderman Concannon to reconsider his vote granting the special permit to Safelite Fulfillment Inc. d/b/a Safelite Auto Glass at 195 Wildwood Avenue, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..” (Motion: Tedesco, second: Concannon)
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Layout Plan 195 Wildwood Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts dated April 10, 2019 revised July 30, 2020; and revised December 30, 2020, prepared by Allen & Major Associates, 100 Commerce Way, Suite 5, Woburn, MA 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan.; 2. All dumpsters shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinances.; 3. Hours of operation will be as follows: a. Office - Monday - Sat
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Layout Plan 195 Wildwood Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts dated April 10, 2019 revised July 30, 2020; and revised December 30, 2020, prepared by Allen & Major Associates, 100 Commerce Way, Suite 5, Woburn, MA 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan.; 2. All dumpsters shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinances.; 3. Hours of operation will be as follows: a. Office - Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., b. Customer Hours for Windshield Replacement - Monday - Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., c. Warehouse - Monday - Friday 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.; 4. All commercial vehicles parked overnight at the site shall be registered in the City of Woburn.; and 5. That all conditions of any prior special permits shall remain in 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..”
Be Alderman Tedesco and 2nd by Alderman Dillon to reconsider his vote granting the special permit to 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, Erik Kortz, Trustee at 0 Walnut Street
Motion made be Alderman Tedesco and 2nd by Alderman Dillon to reconsider his vote granting the special permit to 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, Erik Kortz, Trustee at 0 Walnut Street, 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 be Alderman Tedesco and 2nd by Alderman Dillon to reconsider his vote granting the special permit to 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, Erik Kortz, Trustee at 0 Walnut Street, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..” (Motion: Tedesco, second: Dillon)
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. The plans of record are A) Site Plan by Sullivan Engineering (4 sheets) dated January 28, 2021, and B) Floor and...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The plans of record are A) Site Plan by Sullivan Engineering (4 sheets) dated January 28, 2021, and B) Floor and Elevations by Bourque Design (20 sheets) dated February 16, 2021; 2. The lighting as shown will be in accordance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinance; 3. The petitioner shall provide screening along the Walnut Street side of the lot; 4. The dumpsters shall be serviced by a private company and not collected by the City of Woburn; 5. Construction shall only be allowed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Saturday. There shall be no construction on Sunday or Federal holidays; 6. The petitioner shall comply with any conditions suggested by DPW Supt. John Duran in an email dated February 8, 2021; 7. Petitioner shall pay $4500 into the Downtown Parking Enhancement Fund pursuant to section 8.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy; 8. All building construction, and site plan development shall be in substantial conformance with the Application Documents and shall conform with the additional Conditions of this Special Permit Decision, although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with (i) preparing so called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. The plans of record are A) Site Plan by Sullivan Engineering (4 sheets) dated January 28, 2021, and B) Floor and Elevations by Bourque Design (20 sheets) dated February 16, 2021; 2. The lighting as shown will be in accordance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinance; 3. The petitioner shall provide screening along the Walnut Street side of the lot; 4. The dumpsters shall be serviced by a private company and not collected by the City of Woburn; 5. Construction shall only be allowed between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Saturday. There shall be no construction on Sunday or Federal holidays; 6. The petitioner shall comply with any conditions suggested by DPW Supt. John Duran in an email dated February 8, 2021; 7. Petitioner shall pay $4500 into the Downtown Parking Enhancement Fund pursuant to section 8.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy; 8. All building construction, and site plan development shall be in substantial conformance with the Application Documents and shall conform with the additional Conditions of this Special Permit Decision, although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with (i) preparing so called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; and 9. A building permit shall not be issued until the City Engineer have approved a plan in compliance with condition 6; and That the City Council finds as follows: The City Council makes the required finding under section 8.3.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance with respect to the provision of a parking space within 500 feet of a municipal parking lot; 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 referred to public hearing — Order: whereas, there presently exists a structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, Massachusetts known and numbered as 31 Elm Street; and...
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..”
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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