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October 4, 2022
64 recorded votes, 0 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..”
Suspend the rules to take the next matter from Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting out of order
Motion to suspend the rules to take the next matter from Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting out of order, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to suspend the rules to take the next matter from Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting out of order, all in favor, 9-0..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin or designee to speak, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to allow the public to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the public to speak, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the public to speak, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to place the matter on file and to return to the regular order of business, 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..”
Mayor’s Communications
The order be adopted — Order: Two easements from 120 Commerce Apartments LLC. The first easement is entitled "Proposed 3' Sidewalk Easement" and the second, is a "Proposed 5' Fire Alarm Easement",...
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 Finance — Order: The sum of $80,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated From: Cemetery Interest Fund $80,000.00 Acct# 65259-595000 To: New...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by deleting Title 2, Article xxiii, Sections 2-160...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0.”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: act Leasing, Inc., 215 Salem Street;...
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 — NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc., for grant of right in a way: (1) on the north side, approximately 486 feet...
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 — Rumsford Linscott, LLC, 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to Section 7.3 of the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning...
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 Verizon New England, Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install: (1) four (4) four-inch conduits...
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 Verizon New England, Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install: (1) four (4) four-inch conduits approximately 244 feet...
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 Verizon New England, Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install: (1) four (4)...
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..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 1900 feet of 2-inch, plastic gas main in New Boston...
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 National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 1900 feet...
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..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by 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...
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 National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 60 feet of...
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..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Carden Muffin, Inc. d/b/a Graze Craze, 4 Mostika Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit...
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 documents be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Carden Muffin, Inc. d/b/a Graze Craze, 4 Mostika Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents 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 Carden Muffin, Inc. d/b/a Graze Craze, 4 Mostika Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a 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 Carden Muffin, Inc. d/b/a Graze Craze, 4 Mostika Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(29), Section 7.3,...
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 following conditions: 1. The hours of operation shall be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 2. The dumpster facilities shall have sealed dumpsters; 3. The...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The hours of operation shall be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 2. The dumpster facilities shall have sealed dumpsters; 3. The parking lot shall be kept cleaned and maintained; and 4. The special permit is nontransferable, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The hours of operation shall be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 2. The dumpster facilities shall have sealed dumpsters; 3. The parking lot shall be kept cleaned and maintained; and 4. The special permit is nontransferable, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Dan N. Zhu d/b/a Jo Salon, 3 Dunstable Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129, for a special permit...
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 floor plan be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the floor plan be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the floor plan 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 Dan N. Zhu d/b/a Jo Salon, 3 Dunstable Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129, for a 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 Dan N. Zhu d/b/a Jo Salon, 3 Dunstable Street, Charlestown, Massachusetts 02129, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(33b) of the 1985...
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 following condition: 1. The hours of operation shall be seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m — On the petition by Dan N. Zhu d/b/a Jo Salon, 3...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following condition: 1. The hours of operation shall be seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following condition: 1. The hours of operation shall be seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Veir Inc, 3 Gill Street Suite D, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section...
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..”
Accept the draft conditions as a working draft
Motion made and 2nd to accept the draft conditions as a working draft, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the draft conditions as a working draft, all in favor, 9-0..”
Approve amending the special permit request to include a special permit under Section 5.1(60), for "accessory outside storage necessary to the operation and conduct of a permitted business or...
Motion made and 2nd to approve amending the special permit request to include a special permit under Section 5.1(60), for "accessory outside storage necessary to the operation and conduct of a permitted business or industrial use", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to approve amending the special permit request to include a special permit under Section 5.1(60), for "accessory outside storage necessary to the operation and conduct of a permitted business or industrial use", all in favor, 9-0..”
Councilor Bruen made a motion that was 2nd to amend proposed condition Number 2 to add "that all vehicles must be registered in the City of Woburn."
Councilor Bruen made a motion that was 2nd to amend proposed condition Number 2 to add "that all vehicles must be registered in the City of Woburn.", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Bruen made a motion that was 2nd to amend proposed condition Number 2 to add "that all vehicles must be registered in the City of Woburn.", all in favor, 9-0..” (Motion: Mercer-Bruen)
Amend the petition to withdraw the requests for a special permit under Section 5.1(66)
Motion made and 2nd to amend the petition to withdraw the requests for a special permit under Section 5.1(66), all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend the petition to withdraw the requests for a special permit under Section 5.1(66), all in favor, 9-0..”
Strike proposed condition Number 2
Motion made and 2nd to strike proposed condition Number 2, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to strike proposed condition Number 2, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Veir Inc, 3 Gill Street Suite D, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(57b) and 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 Veir Inc, 3 Gill Street Suite D, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(57b) and Section 5.1(66) of the 1985...
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..”
Add another condition "in the event the generator causes noise disturbances in the neighborhood and get complaints, the special permit committee will conduct a special permit review for...
Motion made and 2nd to add another condition "in the event the generator causes noise disturbances in the neighborhood and get complaints, the special permit committee will conduct a special permit review for reconsideration.", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add another condition "in the event the generator causes noise disturbances in the neighborhood and get complaints, the special permit committee will conduct a special permit review for reconsideration.", all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. The special permit shall be good for 1 year only; 2. The special permit authorizes the parking of the storage containers and...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The special permit shall be good for 1 year only; 2. The special permit authorizes the parking of the storage containers and trailers as shown on the plan of record for a maximum of 1 year; 3. The hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday, 8 to 6; 4. The building permit shall require review of the plan by the Conservation Commission; 5. Any trucking to or from the site shall have the same restrictions regarding travel on Draper Street as other special permits issued to this or similar sites on Draper Street; 6. The nitrogen tanks shall be approved by the Woburn Fire Department; 7. The refilling of the nitrogen tanks shall be done between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and 8. In the event the generator causes noise disturbances in the neighborhood and get complaints, the special permit committee will conduct a special permit review for reconsideration.", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The special permit shall be good for 1 year only; 2. The special permit authorizes the parking of the storage containers and trailers as shown on the plan of record for a maximum of 1 year; 3. The hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday, 8 to 6; 4. The building permit shall require review of the plan by the Conservation Commission; 5. Any trucking to or from the site shall have the same restrictions regarding travel on Draper Street as other special permits issued to this or similar sites on Draper Street; 6. The nitrogen tanks shall be approved by the Woburn Fire Department; 7. The refilling of the nitrogen tanks shall be done between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and 8. In the event the generator causes noise disturbances in the neighborhood and get complaints, the special permit committee will conduct a special permit review for reconsideration.", 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 November 1, 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 November 1, 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 November 1, 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 November 1, 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 November 1, 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 November 1, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications 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 communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the 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 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 November 1, 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 November 1, 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 November 1, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by tdc Development Group, LLC, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, to amend the 1985 City of Woburn...
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 tdc Development Group, LLC, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, to amend the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance,...
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 November 1, 2022 — On the petition by tdc Development Group, LLC, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, to...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 1, 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 November 1, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
Accept the communication — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That the sum of $19,550.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated From: Traffic Safety and...
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That the sum of $19,550.00 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: Musto Jewelers for renewal of Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License at 186...
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..”
Citizen’s Participation
The matter be received and placed on file — communications and reports A communication dated September 13, 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 communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated September 21, 2022, was received from the Woburn License Commission as follows: Woburn City Council Dear...
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 referred to the Committee on Liaison — A communication dated September 21, 2022, was received from the Woburn License Commission as follows: Woburn City Council Dear President...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules and allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — Order: Unless the Mayor approves amendments to the bill before enactment by the General Court
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, 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..”
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..”
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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