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49 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Joanne E. Campbell and Richard F. Gately absent.
Present: Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Michael P. Concannon
Absent: Joanne E. Campbell, Richard F. Gately
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, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated January 27, 2022 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: President...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin or designee to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin or designee to speak, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin or designee to speak, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Place the matter on file and to return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to place the matter on file and to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to place the matter on file and to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The next four matters be taken collectively
Motion made and 2nd that the next four matters be taken collectively, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the next four matters be taken collectively, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Motion made and 2nd that the next four matters be taken collectively, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
All four matters be referred to the Committee on Finance
Motion made and 2nd that all four matters be referred to the Committee on Finance, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that all four matters be referred to the Committee on Finance, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated January 27, 2022 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: President...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — A communication dated January 27, 2022 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: President Concannon and Members of The...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated January 27, 2022 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: President...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — A communication dated January 27, 2022 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: President Concannon and Members of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated January 27, 2022 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: President...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — A communication dated January 27, 2022 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: President Concannon and Members of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Order: The sum of $28,000.00 be and is appropriated from the Cemetery Interest Fund and distributed as follows for...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $28,000.00 be and is appropriated from the Cemetery Interest Fund and distributed as follows for Fiscal Year 2022: $8,000.00...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Grant the special event permit
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT the special event permit, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT the special event permit, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Request by Seaver Properties, LLC for Minor Modification to Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on behalf of the petitioner
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on behalf of the petitioner, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on behalf of the petitioner, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Grant the minor modification
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE MINOR MODIFICATION, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE MINOR MODIFICATION, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Request by Bloomfield Hospitality 3, Inc. for Minor Modification to Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on behalf of the petitioner
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on behalf of the petitioner, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on behalf of the petitioner, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Grant the minor modification
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE MINOR MODIFICATION, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE MINOR MODIFICATION, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The plans be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the plans be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the plans be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 962 feet of conduit...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 962 feet of conduit southeasterly from...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Approve the grant of right in a way as follows: 1. In accordance with the Department of Public Works communication dated February 1, 2021; and 2. All construction vehicles be parked on the...
Motion made and 2nd to approve the grant of right in a way as follows: 1. In accordance with the Department of Public Works communication dated February 1, 2021; and 2. All construction vehicles be parked on the construction site, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to approve the grant of right in a way as follows: 1. In accordance with the Department of Public Works communication dated February 1, 2021; and 2. All construction vehicles be parked on the construction site, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by e.a. Spry, Inc., 54 Holton Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit to modify...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by e.a. Spry, Inc., 54 Holton Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit to modify Landowner's Decision and Notice...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by e.a. Spry, Inc., 54 Holton Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit to modify Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Adopt the committee report, as amended with the January 24, 2022 plan date and to approve with the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially...
Motion made and 2nd to adopt the committee report, as amended with the January 24, 2022 plan date and to approve 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 "Layout & Materials Plan" dated December 15, 2021, revised January 24, 2022, prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, 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. No deliveries shall be allowed to the site prior to 8:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. M
“Motion made and 2nd to adopt the committee report, as amended with the January 24, 2022 plan date and to approve 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 "Layout & Materials Plan" dated December 15, 2021, revised January 24, 2022, prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, 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. No deliveries shall be allowed to the site prior to 8:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. There shall be no deliveries to the site on Saturday or Sunday; 4. No deliveries shall be allowed from the site prior to 6:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There shall be no deliveries from the site on Sunday; 5. The Petitioner shall post signs within its loading area requesting that its delivery companies obey the rules of the road while traveling on City of Woburn streets and to use caution while traveling on Nashua Street to and from Holton Street; 6. The Petitioner's commercial vehicles shall not use the section of Nashua Street between Draper Street and Holton Street or Blueberry Hill Road when traveling to and from the site; 7. That the commercial vehicles parked on the site shall be limited to seven (7) vehicles (seven (7) box trucks); 8. All commercial vehicles shall be registered in the City of Woburn; 9. No gasoline or other combustible material shall be stored in the building; 10. That all other conditions set forth in the Decision dated November 13, 2015 as modified by the Decision dated February 27, 2020 shall remain in full force and effect unless modified by this Decision; 11. A snow storage plan shall be filed with the Building Dept; and the one finding that 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, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to take from the table the next matter under Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take from the table the next matter under Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take from the table the next matter under Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: Buildings and Construction, of the Woburn Municipal Code as amended, be further amended, as follows: by inserting at the end of Article I, Section 15-5 Building...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Petition by Cargotiator LLC dba Cargotiator Auto Sales for a new Second Class Motor Vehicles...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: Adamo...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass upon the provision of an insurance binder indicating there is valid workmen's compensation insurance" for the...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated January 26, 2022 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, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated January 26, 2022 was received from His...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by inserting into Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks &...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by inserting into Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks & Public...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Gately Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and 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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