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September 20, 2022
69 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Richard F. Gately, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Michael P. Concannon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journals and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journals and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journals and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated September 15, 2022, was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Members of The...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be laid on the table — A communication dated September 15, 2022, was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Members of The Woburn City Council: I am writing with...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
Suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Grant the beano license — St. Barbara Parish for a license to conduct Beano at 138 Cambridge Road
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE BEANO LICENSE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE BEANO LICENSE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Approve the special event permit
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Musto Jewelers for renewal of Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License at 186 Cambridge Road, #9
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Verizon New England, Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install: (1) four (4) four-inch conduits approximately 244 feet from existing manhole 204A to...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 1900 feet of 2-inch, plastic gas main in New Boston Street for both new and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 60 feet of 4-inch, plastic gas main in Grape Street to connect to an existing main...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC, 846 University Avenue, p.o. Box 9108, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062-9108, for a special permit pursuant to Section 7.3 of...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Trio Community Meals LLC, 100 Valley Drive, Pearl, Mississippi 39208, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(57b), Section 7.3 and Section 9 of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Corporate Chefs LLC, 39 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(42), Section 5.1(57b), Section 7.3 and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Atlantic Power Cleaning Corp., 92 Merrimac Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to modify the Landowner's Decision and Notice of...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
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 52 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 52 feet of conduit, in East Dexter...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 18, 2022 — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy, for grant of right in a way to...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 18, 2022, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 18, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, for grant of right in a way, starting at Utility Pole No....
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, for grant of right in a way, starting at Utility Pole No. 153/86 excavating to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, for grant of right in a way, starting at Utility Pole No. 153/86 excavating to place (1) 4'' pvc...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The grant of right in A way be approved subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Superintendent communication dated September 14, 2022, as follows: 1. The conduit location must be field...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS as outlined by the DPW Superintendent communication dated September 14, 2022, as follows: 1. The conduit location must be field staked for evaluation prior to excavation; 2. A permit is required for the excavation and DPW will evaluate to ensure proper separation is constructed and adhered to between the major City of Woburn utilities and these conduits; 3. These conduits must be installed after the installation of the water, sewer and drains which are currently under construction; 4. If these conduits are not to be used for Verizon and other utility cables as well, the design plan must be revisited for clarification; and 5. This work must be installed to allow the safe passage of emergency vehicles on Hill Street and there must be a level course of pavement installed prior to the winter moratorium, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS as outlined by the DPW Superintendent communication dated September 14, 2022, as follows: 1. The conduit location must be field staked for evaluation prior to excavation; 2. A permit is required for the excavation and DPW will evaluate to ensure proper separation is constructed and adhered to between the major City of Woburn utilities and these conduits; 3. These conduits must be installed after the installation of the water, sewer and drains which are currently under construction; 4. If these conduits are not to be used for Verizon and other utility cables as well, the design plan must be revisited for clarification; and 5. This work must be installed to allow the safe passage of emergency vehicles on Hill Street and there must be a level course of pavement installed prior to the winter moratorium, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by John Luther Bonanno Construction Inc, 239 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication from the homeowners of 9 Harvard St. Ext. be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by John Luther Bonanno Construction Inc, 239 Salem Street, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication from the homeowners of 9 Harvard St. Ext. be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication from the homeowners of 9 Harvard St. Ext. be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by John Luther Bonanno Construction Inc, 239 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by John Luther Bonanno Construction Inc, 239 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to Section 5.5 of the 1985 City...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted subject to the conditions as outlined by the communication from the homeowners of 9 Harvard Street Ext. dated September 20, 2022, as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS as outlined by the communication from the homeowners of 9 Harvard Street Ext. dated September 20, 2022, as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall remove and dispose all the little trees remaining from where the Petitioner previously removed all the larger trees; 2. The Petitioner shall remove and dispose the small rock wall that currently serves as the "property line"; 3. The Petitioner shall backfill with fresh topsoil the area on 9 Harvard Street Ext. so there is a natural grade away from the house on 9 Harvard Street Ext. and further minimizes the visible height of the wall; 4. The Petitioner shall plant several bushes in front of the wall in the newly laid topsoil to "hide" the wall to some degree. Such bushes are preferred to be something green so it covers the wall year round, which should be four (4) feet to six (6) feet tall; and 5. The Petitioner shall remove the small trees at the front of the wall nearest the street and replace them with a couple of junipers to act as a privacy barrier, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS as outlined by the communication from the homeowners of 9 Harvard Street Ext. dated September 20, 2022, as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall remove and dispose all the little trees remaining from where the Petitioner previously removed all the larger trees; 2. The Petitioner shall remove and dispose the small rock wall that currently serves as the "property line"; 3. The Petitioner shall backfill with fresh topsoil the area on 9 Harvard Street Ext. so there is a natural grade away from the house on 9 Harvard Street Ext. and further minimizes the visible height of the wall; 4. The Petitioner shall plant several bushes in front of the wall in the newly laid topsoil to "hide" the wall to some degree. Such bushes are preferred to be something green so it covers the wall year round, which should be four (4) feet to six (6) feet tall; and 5. The Petitioner shall remove the small trees at the front of the wall nearest the street and replace them with a couple of junipers to act as a privacy barrier, all in favor, 9-0..”
Take the next two matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, for...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 4, 2022 — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 4, 2022, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 4, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, for...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 4, 2022 — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 4, 2022, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 4, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by U-Haul Co. of Massachusetts and Ohio, Inc., 31 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by U-Haul Co. of Massachusetts and Ohio, Inc., 31 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 4, 2022 — On the petition by U-Haul Co. of Massachusetts and Ohio, Inc., 31 Olympia Avenue, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 4, 2022, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 4, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by President Concannon, per request of the Mayor, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President Concannon, per request of the Mayor, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by President Concannon, per request of the Mayor, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by adding a new section, Section 32,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The zoning amendments be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that the ZONING AMENDMENTS BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - No; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes; MOTION PASSES.
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaNo: Campbell, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ZONING AMENDMENTS BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - No; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes; MOTION PASSES..”
Suspend the rules and take the following from the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take the following from the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take the following from the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take the following from the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules, all in favor, 9-0
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-2 (Campbell and Gately Opposed).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaNo: Campbell, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-2 (Campbell and Gately Opposed)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — tdc Development Group, LLC, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, to amend the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance,...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — tdc Development Group, LLC, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, to amend the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to add...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 4, 2022 — tdc Development Group, LLC, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, to amend the 1985 City of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 4, 2022, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 4, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
Suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the next matter from the table
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the next matter from the table, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the next matter from the table, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of taking the next matter from the table, all in favor, 9-0
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That the sum of $5.000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Traffic...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That the City of Woburn appropriates the sum of One Million Four Hundred Thousand...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes; MOTION PASSES.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes; MOTION PASSES..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That the sum of $12,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated From: Traffic...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Petition by Jeraism Services Inc., 111 Locust Street, Town House 21, Woburn, Massachusetts,...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Ultra Intelligence & Communications relative to Inflammable License and removal of tank at 10...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Petition by Woburn Bowladrome Inc., 32 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Special Permits
The committee report be adopted and the minor modifcation be granted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: A communication dated August 10, 2022, was received from...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED AND THE MINOR MODIFCATION BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED AND THE MINOR MODIFCATION BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Citizen’s Participation
The matter be received and placed on file — communications and reports A communication dated August 17, 2022, was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated August 8, 2022, was received from Timothy Donovan, Treasurer/Collector as follows: City Council President Concannon and City...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated September 14, 2022, was received from Jay Duran, Superintendent, Department of Public Works as follows:...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated September 15, 2022, was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Higgins: By the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to the Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, Title 3, Article I, Section 3-6, the Fire Chief is hereby authorized to dispose of the following vehicles and...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — Order: The Committee on Personnel take the necessary steps to fill the vacancy in the City Council appointment on the Woburn Recreation...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — Order: Paul Tobin of 10 Stevin Drive be reappointed as a Member of the Woburn Recreation Commission for a term expiring September 1, 2027
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0..”
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