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March 16, 2021
37 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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
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, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 8-0..”
New Petitions
The communication be received and made part of the record — A communication dated March 5, 2021 was received from Chris Dagesse, President, dcd Automotive Holdings, 128 Carnegie Road, Suite 200,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The transfer of the inflammable licenses to dcd nucar woma, LLC be approved — A communication dated March 5, 2021 was received from Chris Dagesse, President, dcd Automotive Holdings, 128 Carnegie...
Motion made and 2nd that the TRANSFER OF THE INFLAMMABLE LICENSES TO DCD NUCAR WOMA, LLC be APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the TRANSFER OF THE INFLAMMABLE LICENSES TO DCD NUCAR WOMA, LLC be APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communication be accepted and made part of the record — A communication dated March 11, 2021 was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Rubin and Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be accepted and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The amendment of the second class motor vehicle sales license be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the AMENDMENT OF THE SECOND CLASS MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSE be APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the AMENDMENT OF THE SECOND CLASS MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSE be APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be laid on the table — A communication dated March 11, 2021 was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Rubin and Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Landmark News Group Inc. dba Wicked Bagel Woburn, 171 Mass Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420 for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Woburn apna Bazar Incorporated, 4 Held Circle, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Woburn (Edens), LLC, 21 Customs House Street, Suite 450, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 pursuant to 1989 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0..”
Public Hearings
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, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
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, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 20, 2021 — On the petition by eca nema Brightfields I LLC and eca nema Brightfields II LLC, 282 Moody Street,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 20, 2021, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 20, 2021, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Verizon New England, Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install approximately two hundred feet of four-inch...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Verizon New England, Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install approximately two hundred feet of four-inch conduit...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Verizon New England, Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install approximately two hundred feet of four-inch conduit beginning at existing...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. Curb to curb restoration shall be required for a minimum distance of one hundred (100) feet; 2. Any disturbed...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. Curb to curb restoration shall be required for a minimum distance of one hundred (100) feet; 2. Any disturbed curbing, traffic loops, concrete sidewalk panels and pavement and crosswalks in Montvale Avenue must also be restored pursuant to the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works; 3. Verizon shall evaluate the frame and cover of the manhole and replace as necessary to avoid any detrimental noise impacts to the adjacent property owners; 4. That the Verizon wires on the double utility poles located at 6 Beach Street shall be removed; 5. That the Verizon wires on the double utility poles located at 267 Montvale Avenue shall be removed; 6. That the Verizon wires on the double utility poles located between 135 Bedford Road and 137 Bedford Road shall be removed; and 7. That the work required under conditions 4, 5 and 6 herein shall be completed within sixty (60) days of the date the issuance of the Grant of Right in a Way, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. Curb to curb restoration shall be required for a minimum distance of one hundred (100) feet; 2. Any disturbed curbing, traffic loops, concrete sidewalk panels and pavement and crosswalks in Montvale Avenue must also be restored pursuant to the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works; 3. Verizon shall evaluate the frame and cover of the manhole and replace as necessary to avoid any detrimental noise impacts to the adjacent property owners; 4. That the Verizon wires on the double utility poles located at 6 Beach Street shall be removed; 5. That the Verizon wires on the double utility poles located at 267 Montvale Avenue shall be removed; 6. That the Verizon wires on the double utility poles located between 135 Bedford Road and 137 Bedford Road shall be removed; and 7. That the work required under conditions 4, 5 and 6 herein shall be completed within sixty (60) days of the date the issuance of the Grant of Right in a Way, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 20, 2021 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Jackson...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 20, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 20, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communication from the Building Commissioner be received and made part of the record — On the petition by President Tedesco concerning the structure or structures located in the City of...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication from the Building Commissioner be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication from the Building Commissioner be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communication from Attorney Mark Salvati be received and made part of the record — On the petition by President Tedesco concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication from Attorney Mark Salvati be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication from Attorney Mark Salvati be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President Tedesco concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0..”
The photographs be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the photographs be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the photographs be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The document be received and made part of the record — On the petition by President Tedesco concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The photographs be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the photographs be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the photographs be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
A communication be sent to the Fire Department with a copy to the Board of Health asking that the building located at 31 Elm Street be marked as uninhabitable if they do determine
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Fire Department with a copy to the Board of Health asking that the building located at 31 Elm Street be marked as uninhabitable if they do determine, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Fire Department with a copy to the Board of Health asking that the building located at 31 Elm Street be marked as uninhabitable if they do determine, all in favor, 8-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 20, 2021 — On the petition by President Tedesco concerning the structure or structures located in the City of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 20, 2021, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 20, 2021, all in favor, 8-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated March 8, 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, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted and that the matter be set up for review by the Committee on Special Permits with notice to the property owner and Building Commissioner to attend the meeting — Order: The...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED and that the matter be set up for review by the Committee on Special Permits with notice to the property owner and Building Commissioner to attend the meeting, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED and that the matter be set up for review by the Committee on Special Permits with notice to the property owner and Building Commissioner to attend the meeting, all in favor, 8-0..”
Amend paragraph number 3 by changing "April 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m." to "April 1, 2021 at 5:45 p.m."
Motion made and 2nd to amend paragraph number 3 by changing "April 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m." to "April 1, 2021 at 5:45 p.m.", all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend paragraph number 3 by changing "April 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m." to "April 1, 2021 at 5:45 p.m.", all in favor, 8-0..”
The order be adopted, as amended — Order: Whereas, Ward 7 Alderman, Lindsay E. Higgins, resigned her position as Ward 7 Alderman effective March 2, 2021; and Whereas, the Charter of the City of...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — Order: The 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by deleting from Title 5, Businesses and Regulations, Article xiv...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0..”
The matter be laid on the table — Order: The 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by deleting from Title 5, Businesses and Regulations, Article xiv Sunday Sales, Section 5-83...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8-0..”
Suspend the rules to add the following two matters to the Order of the Day as late filed matters
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to add the following two matters to the Order of the Day as late filed matters, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to add the following two matters to the Order of the Day as late filed matters, all in favor, 8-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to Rule 34 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council, the Committee on Personnel begin the process for the selection of a City Clerk
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
The order be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, following his graduation from Woburn High School, William C. Campbell continued his education graduating from Boston College and the University of...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0..”
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