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June 7, 2022
40 recorded votes, 0 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, Joseph E. Demers, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Michael P. Concannon
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 matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for the transfer of Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License from Capelo's Auto Service, Inc. dba j.c. Auto Sales to...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, 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 LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Boston Gas dba National Grid for grant of right in a way to install approximately 354 feet of 4-inch, plastic gas main in East Dexter Avenue...
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 Robert D. Gaudet & Sons Cleaning Services Inc. d/b/a Service Master by Gaudet, 90 Blueberry Hill Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a...
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 U-Haul Co. of Massachusetts and Ohio, Inc., 31 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to Section 7.3 and...
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 communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Jennie Silva, 16 Danby Road, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180, for a special permit pursuant to the...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all 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 any and all communications 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 Jennie Silva, 16 Danby Road, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180, for a special permit pursuant to the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinance,...
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 Jennie Silva, 16 Danby Road, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180, for a special permit pursuant to the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, Section...
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)..”
The special permit be granted with the conditions as outlined by the Planning Department memorandum dated May 31, 2022, as amended, as follows: 1. That a date and title be formally added to the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the conditions as outlined by the Planning Department memorandum dated May 31, 2022, as amended, as follows: 1. That a date and title be formally added to the floor plan so it can accurately be cited as the Plan of Record in the decision; 2. That all massage therapists practicing at this establishment shall be licensed massage therapists; 3. That the Petitioner must obtain a separate occupancy permit from the Department of Inspectional Services prior to moving into the space; 4.That a copy of the recorded special permit Decision and Plan of Record be submitted to the Inspectional Services Department; and 5. The Special Permit is not transferable, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the conditions as outlined by the Planning Department memorandum dated May 31, 2022, as amended, as follows: 1. That a date and title be formally added to the floor plan so it can accurately be cited as the Plan of Record in the decision; 2. That all massage therapists practicing at this establishment shall be licensed massage therapists; 3. That the Petitioner must obtain a separate occupancy permit from the Department of Inspectional Services prior to moving into the space; 4.That a copy of the recorded special permit Decision and Plan of Record be submitted to the Inspectional Services Department; and 5. The Special Permit is not transferable, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Rubin & Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive,...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all 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 any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Accept the document of a sample sign
Motion made and 2nd to accept the document of a sample sign, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the document of a sample sign, 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 Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Rubin & Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801...
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 Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Rubin & Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 to amend Sections 13...
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)..”
A vote was called, upon inquiry from Councilor Campbell, President Concannon stated that this change would be for the tbod only. President Concannon stated that if we are accepting recommendations...
A vote was called, upon inquiry from Councilor Campbell, President Concannon stated that this change would be for the TBOD only. President Concannon stated that if we are accepting recommendations from the Planning Board, that it is appropriate for us to add additional conditions. On the motion and 2nd to approve the to Section 13 and Section 28 of the City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, and as outlined by Councilor Mercer-Bruen, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“a vote was called, upon inquiry from Councilor Campbell, President Concannon stated that this change would be for the TBOD only. President Concannon stated that if we are accepting recommendations from the Planning Board, that it is appropriate for us to add additional conditions. On the motion and 2nd to approve the to Section 13 and Section 28 of the City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, and as outlined by Councilor Mercer-Bruen, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Rhino fe 400 Presidential LLC, c/o Tyler Murphy, Rhino Capital Advisors LLC, 125 Broad Street,...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all 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 any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The proposed conditions be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed conditions 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 proposed conditions 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 Rhino fe 400 Presidential LLC, c/o Tyler Murphy, Rhino Capital Advisors LLC, 125 Broad Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110,...
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 21, 2022 — On the petition by Rhino fe 400 Presidential LLC, c/o Tyler Murphy, Rhino Capital Advisors LLC, 125...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON June 21, 2022, 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 21, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Guardado Landscaping, 11 Green Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all 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 any and all communications 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 Guardado Landscaping, 11 Green Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to the 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 public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 16, 2022 — On the petition by Guardado Landscaping, 11 Green Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 16, 2022, 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 August 16, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Take the next two matters, for ccf New Boston Property Company LLC at 225 Merrimac Street and 216 New Boston Street, collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters, for CCF New Boston Property Company LLC at 225 Merrimac Street and 216 New Boston Street, collectively, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters, for CCF New Boston Property Company LLC at 225 Merrimac Street and 216 New Boston Street, collectively, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116,...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all 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 any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The special permit presentation be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts...
Motion made and 2nd that the special permit presentation 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 special permit presentation 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 ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special Permits...
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)..”
Authorize the City Engineer and City Solicitor to select and enter into peer review contracts per the City Engineer's May 27, 2022 communication
Motion made and 2nd to AUTHORIZE the City Engineer and City Solicitor to select and enter into peer review contracts per the City Engineer's May 27, 2022 communication, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to AUTHORIZE the City Engineer and City Solicitor to select and enter into peer review contracts per the City Engineer's May 27, 2022 communication, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 12, 2022, and the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by ccf New Boston...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON July 12, 2022, and the MATTER BE 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 July 12, 2022, and the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116,...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all 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 any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The special permit presentation be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts...
Motion made and 2nd that the special permit presentation 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 special permit presentation 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 ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special Permits...
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)..”
Authorize the City Engineer and City Solicitor to select and enter into peer review contracts per the City Engineer's May 27, 2022 communication
Motion made and 2nd to AUTHORIZE the City Engineer and City Solicitor to select and enter into peer review contracts per the City Engineer's May 27, 2022 communication, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to AUTHORIZE the City Engineer and City Solicitor to select and enter into peer review contracts per the City Engineer's May 27, 2022 communication, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 12, 2022, and the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by ccf New Boston...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON July 12, 2022, and the MATTER BE 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 July 12, 2022, and the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Reappointment of James T. Shattuck as the Sealer of Weights and Measures
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Appointment of Seth Libert as a Trustee of the Woburn Public Library
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Special Permits
Suspend the rules to allow Attorney Mark Salvati to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Mark Salvati to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Mark Salvati to speak on the matter, 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, 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, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Approve the minor modification, with the conditions as stated by the city clerk which are as follows: 1. The Building Commissioner shall not be prohibited from issuing temporary occupancy permits...
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE MINOR MODIFICATION, with the conditions as stated by the city clerk which are as follows: 1. The Building Commissioner shall not be prohibited from issuing temporary occupancy permits for residential units based on Conditions #9; 2. No occupancy permits, either temporary or permanent shall issue on retail/commercial spaces until Condition #9 of the special permit is satisfied in full; 3. If condition #9 of the Special Permit is not satisfied within 90 days of the vote to allow the modification, no further residential occupancy permits, either temporary or permanent shall issue; 4. Petitioner shall provide to the Special Permit committee and the Building Commissioner updates on progress of the remaining work 30 days and 60 days after the vote to allow the modification; and 5. Petitioner agrees that there shall be no waiver of fees for any temporary occupancy and agrees to pay any additional fees associated with additional inspections for work after any issuance of temporary occupancy, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE MINOR MODIFICATION, with the conditions as stated by the city clerk which are as follows: 1. The Building Commissioner shall not be prohibited from issuing temporary occupancy permits for residential units based on Conditions #9; 2. No occupancy permits, either temporary or permanent shall issue on retail/commercial spaces until Condition #9 of the special permit is satisfied in full; 3. If condition #9 of the Special Permit is not satisfied within 90 days of the vote to allow the modification, no further residential occupancy permits, either temporary or permanent shall issue; 4. Petitioner shall provide to the Special Permit committee and the Building Commissioner updates on progress of the remaining work 30 days and 60 days after the vote to allow the modification; and 5. Petitioner agrees that there shall be no waiver of fees for any temporary occupancy and agrees to pay any additional fees associated with additional inspections for work after any issuance of temporary occupancy, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated May 18, 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, 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 23, 2022 was received State Representative Richard M. Haggerty, as follows: President Concannon and members of the City...
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
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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