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October 5, 2021
50 recorded votes, 8 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)..”
Suspend the rules to take from Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings the Presentation by Powers and Sullivan regarding the end of year audit results
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take from Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings the Presentation by Powers and Sullivan regarding the end of year audit results, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take from Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings the Presentation by Powers and Sullivan regarding the end of year audit results, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
Accept the following documents from Powers & Sullivan, LLC, 1. Management Letter dated June 30, 2020; 2. Report on Examination of Basic Financial Statements dated Year Ended June 30, 2020; and 3....
Motion made and 2nd to accept the following documents from Powers & Sullivan, LLC, 1. Management Letter dated June 30, 2020; 2. Report on Examination of Basic Financial Statements dated Year Ended June 30, 2020; and 3. Reports on Federal Award Programs dated Year Ended June 30, 2020, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the following documents from Powers & Sullivan, LLC, 1. Management Letter dated June 30, 2020; 2. Report on Examination of Basic Financial Statements dated Year Ended June 30, 2020; and 3. Reports on Federal Award Programs dated Year Ended June 30, 2020, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Further suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin to speak, as well as representatives from Powers and Sullivan
Motion made and 2nd to further suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin to speak, as well as representatives from Powers and Sullivan, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to further suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin to speak, as well as representatives from Powers and Sullivan, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Place the matter on file — A communication was received from His Honor Mayor Galvin dated July 13, 2021 as follows: Powers and Sullivan will be attending the October 5, 2021 City Council meeting...
Motion made and 2nd to PLACE THE MATTER ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to PLACE THE MATTER ON FILE, 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)..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $129,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Stabilization Fund Acct# 704059-591600 to Settlement Payment...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Comcast for grant of right in a way to install a new conduit at 275 Main Street
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)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by act Leasing, Inc., 215 Salem Street, and McSheffrey...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE 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 THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Mass General Brigham for special permit pursuant to Section 13.7 of the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to amend a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by tdc Development Group, LLC, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts, for proposed amendment to the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as...
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)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Lawless Inc. for a special permit request that the Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated May 11, 2017 (the "Decision") be...
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)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Lawless Inc. for a special permit pursuant to Section 7.3 and Site Plan Review under Section 12 of the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance,...
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)..”
Accept the communication and make it part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication and make it part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication and make it part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained)..”
Suspend the rules to allow Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Rubin and Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to speak on behalf of the petitioner
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Rubin and Rudman LLP, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to speak on behalf of the petitioner, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Rubin and Rudman LLP, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to speak on behalf of the petitioner, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer- Bruen Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer- Bruen Abstained)..”
The minor modification be granted and that all previous conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein — A communication dated September 29, 2021 was received from...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE granted and that all previous conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE granted and that all previous conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained)..”
Public Hearings
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy, and Verizon, New England Inc. for grant of right...
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 NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy, and Verizon, New England Inc. for grant of right in a way to install one (1)...
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)..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy, and Verizon, New England Inc. for grant of right in a way to install one (1) joint owned pole (94/2A)...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Grant the right in A way with the following conditions: 1. All adjacent utilities should be clearly marked on the ground as well as the proposed location of the proposed pole; 2. There should be a...
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE RIGHT IN A WAY with the following conditions: 1. All adjacent utilities should be clearly marked on the ground as well as the proposed location of the proposed pole; 2. There should be a minimum ten-foot clearance to the pole to allow for future maintenance to city or private utilities and infrastructure; 3. All should be clearly marked on the ground including any other pertinent information for review in the field by the DPW prior to installation of the pole; 4. In addition, the pole should be located and installed by Eversource personnel to clearly provide proper handicap access and ADA compliance; and 5. All disturbed improvements including but not limited to sidewalks and curbing should be replaced to DPW specifications and properly coordinated with the developers to ensure compliance with the Special Permit for the project, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE RIGHT IN A WAY with the following conditions: 1. All adjacent utilities should be clearly marked on the ground as well as the proposed location of the proposed pole; 2. There should be a minimum ten-foot clearance to the pole to allow for future maintenance to city or private utilities and infrastructure; 3. All should be clearly marked on the ground including any other pertinent information for review in the field by the DPW prior to installation of the pole; 4. In addition, the pole should be located and installed by Eversource personnel to clearly provide proper handicap access and ADA compliance; and 5. All disturbed improvements including but not limited to sidewalks and curbing should be replaced to DPW specifications and properly coordinated with the developers to ensure compliance with the Special Permit for the project, 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 Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, 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, 7-0- 1-1 (Gately Absent, Lannan Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Lannan
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, Lannan Abstained)..”
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, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Lannan Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Lannan
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, Lannan Abstained)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 19, 2021 — On the petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 19, 2021, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Lannan Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Lannan
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 19, 2021, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Lannan Abstained)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by continuus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. c/o Ernest Penachio, 25-R Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts...
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 continuus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. c/o Ernest Penachio, 25-R Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit to...
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 October 19, 2021 — On the petition by continuus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. c/o Ernest Penachio, 25-R Olympia Avenue,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 19, 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 October 19, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Accept the communication from the City Engineer, and received and made part of the permanent records
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication from the City Engineer, and received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication from the City Engineer, and received and made part of the permanent records, 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 Toll Brothers, 197 First Ave Suite 110, Needham, Massachusetts 02464, to amend a prior special...
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)..”
Accept the communication and make it part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication and make it part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication and make it 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 Toll Brothers, 197 First Ave Suite 110, Needham, Massachusetts 02464, to amend a prior special permit dated June 6, 2017,...
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)..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Toll Brothers, 197 First Ave Suite 110, Needham, Massachusetts 02464, to amend a prior special permit dated June 6, 2017, under Section 23.4.2 the...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Grant the first two requests with the following five (5) conditions: 1. Equipment to be purchased and installed prior to occupancy permits issued, temporary or otherwise; 2. Traffic Equipment to...
Motion made and 2nd to grant the first two requests with the following five (5) conditions: 1. Equipment to be purchased and installed prior to occupancy permits issued, temporary or otherwise; 2. Traffic Equipment to be installed as outlined in Jay Corey's memo the City Council dated September 23, 2021; 3. Toll Brothers is responsible for the purchase and installation of the equipment and project management; 4. Toll Brothers will provide the Woburn City Council and Engineering office copies of equipment invoices and installation costs; and 5. Toll Brothers will provide documentation to the City Council confirming the equipment has been installed and tested accordingly, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to grant the first two requests with the following five (5) conditions: 1. Equipment to be purchased and installed prior to occupancy permits issued, temporary or otherwise; 2. Traffic Equipment to be installed as outlined in Jay Corey's memo the City Council dated September 23, 2021; 3. Toll Brothers is responsible for the purchase and installation of the equipment and project management; 4. Toll Brothers will provide the Woburn City Council and Engineering office copies of equipment invoices and installation costs; and 5. Toll Brothers will provide documentation to the City Council confirming the equipment has been installed and tested accordingly, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Grant the third request, as amended, as follows: 3. Change the designation of "Retail" use for 3,180 square feet on the first floor to "Restaurant, Full Service or Retail,"
Motion made and 2nd to grant the third request, as amended, as follows: 3. Change the designation of "Retail" use for 3,180 square feet on the first floor to "Restaurant, Full Service or Retail," all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to grant the third request, as amended, as follows: 3. Change the designation of "Retail" use for 3,180 square feet on the first floor to "Restaurant, Full Service or Retail," 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 Cabot, Cabot & Forbes LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for...
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 Cabot, Cabot & Forbes LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special Permit pursuant to...
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 November 9, 2021, and referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes LLC, 185...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 9, 2021, and referred to the committee on 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 November 9, 2021, and referred to the committee on Special Permits, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Leggat McCall Properties, 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, request for approval of...
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 November 9, 2021, and referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Leggat...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 9, 2021, and referred to the committee on 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 November 9, 2021, and referred to the committee on 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 New England Gypsum Supply, Inc., 100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Suite 800, Tucker, Georgia 30084, for...
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)..”
Revised site plan be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that revised site plan 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 revised site plan be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Accept the proposed conditions document and that it be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd to accept the proposed conditions document and that it be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the proposed conditions document and that it 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 New England Gypsum Supply, Inc., 100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Suite 800, Tucker, Georgia 30084, for a Special Permit pursuant...
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)..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by New England Gypsum Supply, Inc., 100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Suite 800, Tucker, Georgia 30084, for a Special Permit pursuant to Section 5.1(42),...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Grant the special permit with the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be...
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT the SPECIAL PERMIT with the following conditions: 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 Exhibit" dated October 4, 2021 prepared by Bohler Engineering, Inc., 352 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 (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 Monday through Friday 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; 4. All commercial vehicles parked overnight at the site shall be registered in the City of Woburn; as well
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT the SPECIAL PERMIT with the following conditions: 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 Exhibit" dated October 4, 2021 prepared by Bohler Engineering, Inc., 352 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 (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 Monday through Friday 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; 4. All commercial vehicles parked overnight at the site shall be registered in the City of Woburn; as well as the following finding: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated September 17, 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, 8-0-1 (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 September 29, 2021 was received from Richard M. Haggerty, State Representative, 30th Middlesex District, regarding Changing of the...
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 — Order: In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 54, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify and to warn such of the inhabitants...
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 — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended as follows: by deleting "alderman" wherever it appears and inserting the word "city councilor";...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Adjourn
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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