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June 1, 2021
52 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Richard F. Gately absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Michael P. Concannon, Joseph E. Demers, Michael Lannan, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Edward Tedesco
Absent: Richard F. Gately
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, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Shamrock Running Club, 24 Ellen Road, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race starting at Spence Farm, 41...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Checker Cab of Woburn, Inc., 100 Ashburton Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Taxi Cab License for...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by m&l Transit Systems Inc., 60 Olympia Avenue, Suite 1, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of Common Carrier...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Sarah Lyn Sindoni Faris, 17 Surrey Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit to allow muscular therapy at 100 Sylvan Road/100...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Public Hearings
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by frh Realty LLC, An Affiliate of Fairfield Residential, 5 Burlington Woods, Suite 203, Burlington,...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
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, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 13, 2021 — On the petition by frh Realty LLC, An Affiliate of Fairfield Residential, 5 Burlington Woods, Suite...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 13, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 13, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The two communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the two communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the two communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Linear Retail Woburn #1 LLC, 5 Burlington Woods Drive, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 for special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Linear Retail Woburn #1 LLC, 5 Burlington Woods Drive, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 for special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Grant the request to leave to withdraw without prejudice
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE REQUEST TO LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE REQUEST TO LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Café Leonardo, 130 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Café Leonardo, 130 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The special permit modification be granted with the condition that all other conditions as provided for in the September 10, 2004 Special Permit Decision remain in full force and effect — On the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT MODIFICATION BE GRANTED WITH THE CONDITION that all other conditions as provided for in the September 10, 2004 Special Permit Decision remain in full force and effect, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT MODIFICATION BE GRANTED WITH THE CONDITION that all other conditions as provided for in the September 10, 2004 Special Permit Decision remain in full force and effect, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — Petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 13, 2021 — Petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 13, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 13, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Woburn apna Bazar Incorporated, 4 Held Circle, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Alderman Mercer-Bruen made a motion that was 2nd that the City Clerk provide the City Council the minutes of all special permit committee meetings and regular meetings related to the special...
Alderman Mercer-Bruen made a motion that was 2nd that the City Clerk provide the City Council the minutes of all special permit committee meetings and regular meetings related to the special permit dated December 21, 2010 for an automotive parts store, as well as for the special permit dated May 17, 2016 for Bulbs and Lamps Corp., all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Alderman Mercer-Bruen made a motion that was 2nd that the City Clerk provide the City Council the minutes of all special permit committee meetings and regular meetings related to the special permit dated December 21, 2010 for an automotive parts store, as well as for the special permit dated May 17, 2016 for Bulbs and Lamps Corp., all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..” (Motion: Mercer-Bruen)
Alderman Mercer-Bruen made a motion that was 2nd that the City Clerk provide a copy of the mitigation for the Benchmark Project, and Woburn Landing (Chick-fil-A)
Alderman Mercer-Bruen made a motion that was 2nd that the City Clerk provide a copy of the mitigation for the Benchmark Project, and Woburn Landing (Chick-fil-A), all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Alderman Mercer-Bruen made a motion that was 2nd that the City Clerk provide a copy of the mitigation for the Benchmark Project, and Woburn Landing (Chick-fil-A), all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..” (Motion: Mercer-Bruen)
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Woburn apna Bazar Incorporated, 4 Held Circle, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 13, 2021 and that the matter be referred to the committee special permits — On the petition by Woburn apna Bazar...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 13, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 13, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The City Council take a five (5) minutes recess
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council take a five (5) minutes recess, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council take a five (5) minutes recess, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The City Council return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Popeye's, 305 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Popeye's, 305 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 15, 2021 and that the matter be referred to the committee special permits — On the petition by Popeye's, 305...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 15, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 15, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Mass General Brigham Integrated Care, Inc. for a special permit and site plan review to allow: 1
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Recused).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as recused for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Recused)..”
The communication dated June 1, 2021 from Attorney Glenn A. Wood, Rubin and Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, regarding mgb Integrated Care, Inc., Hill Street,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication dated June 1, 2021 from Attorney Glenn A. Wood, Rubin and Rudman LLP, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, regarding MGB Integrated Care, Inc., Hill Street, Woburn, Massachusetts requesting to amend the special permit petition to include Section 5.2.1.4 be received and made part of the permanent record, as well as to allow to amend the special petition, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Recused).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as recused for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication dated June 1, 2021 from Attorney Glenn A. Wood, Rubin and Rudman LLP, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, regarding MGB Integrated Care, Inc., Hill Street, Woburn, Massachusetts requesting to amend the special permit petition to include Section 5.2.1.4 be received and made part of the permanent record, as well as to allow to amend the special petition, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Recused)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Mass General Brigham Integrated Care, Inc. for a special permit and site plan review to allow: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7- 0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Recused).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as recused for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7- 0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Recused)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 13, 2021 and that the matter be referred to the committee special permits — On the petition by Mass General...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 13, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Recused).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as recused for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 13, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Recused)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to amend Section 5.2 additional regulations of the 1985 Zoning Ordinance of the...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to amend Section 5.2 additional regulations of the 1985 Zoning Ordinance of the City of Woburn by further...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco to amend Section 5.2 additional regulations of the 1985 Zoning Ordinance of the City of Woburn by further amending subsection 4...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The zoning amendment be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that the zoning amendment be adopted, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the zoning amendment be adopted, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco and Alderman Ferullo to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco and Alderman Ferullo to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be further amended by amending...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 15, 2021 — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco and Alderman Ferullo to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 15, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 15, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated May 10, 2021 was received from Richard M. Haggerty, State Representative, 30th Middlesex District, Woburn - Reading, as follows:...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated May 25, 2021, and one (1) enclosure, was received from City Solicitor Ellen Callahan Doucette as follows: re: Rescission of State...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered That the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding to schedule 3 Stop Signs the following: banks street - Stop...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered That the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding to schedule 3 Stop Signs the following: jones avenue - Stop...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered That the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding to schedule 3 Stop Signs the following: east dexter avenue -...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be laid on the table until City Council regular meeting on June 15, 2021 — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by revising Title 2, Article xviii,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE UNTIL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ON JUNE 15, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE UNTIL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ON JUNE 15, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, complaints have been received that employees of Piece by Piece Movers, LLC, located at 90 Blueberry Hill Road, and Spry Moving, located at 54 Holton...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The email communication dated May 31, 2021 from Alderman Mercer-Bruen be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the email communication dated May 31, 2021 from Alderman Mercer-Bruen be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the email communication dated May 31, 2021 from Alderman Mercer-Bruen be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The resolve be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Resolve: Whereas, the traffic lights on Commerce Way and Washington Street are still not functioning properly and...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The City Council suspends the rules for A late filing
Motion made and 2nd that the CITY COUNCIL SUSPENDS THE RULES FOR A LATE FILING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the CITY COUNCIL SUSPENDS THE RULES FOR A LATE FILING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — Motion made and 2nd that the City Council suspends the rules for A late filing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Adjourn — Before the vote to adjourn, President Tedesco announced for the public that the City Council will continue Budget Finance Committee meetings on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. and...
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
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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