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October 18, 2022
49 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Richard F. Gately and Robert J. Ferullo absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Joseph E. Demers, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Michael P. Concannon
Absent: Richard F. Gately, Robert J. Ferullo
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Suspend the rules to take the next two matters, one from Motions, Orders, and Resolutions, as well as one matter from Personnel Committee Reports, out of order
Motion to suspend the rules to take the next two matters, one from Motions, Orders, and Resolutions, as well as one matter from Personnel Committee Reports, out of order, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion to suspend the rules to take the next two matters, one from Motions, Orders, and Resolutions, as well as one matter from Personnel Committee Reports, out of order, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, Elaine Pruyne is retiring after over 40 years of dedicated service to the City of Woburn, starting as a Page in the Woburn Public Library during high...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: A communication dated September 15, 2022, was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: m&l Transit Systems, Inc., 60 Olympia...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and 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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
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: Kenneth L. O'Connor dba City Line...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and 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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated October 7, 2022, was received from Robert D. Hewitt, Fairfield Residential, 5 Burlington Woods, Suite...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The inflammable license be revoked
Motion made and 2nd that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSE BE REVOKED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSE BE REVOKED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated October 7, 2022, was received from Attorney Gordon T. Glass, Johnson & Borenstein, LLC, 12 Chestnut...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — A communication dated October 7, 2022, was received from Attorney Gordon T. Glass, Johnson & Borenstein, LLC, 12 Chestnut Steet, Andover,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Marcelo Goncalves Gonzaga, 708 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.5 of the 1985 City of...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
Public Hearings
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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo 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 52 feet of conduit, in East Dexter Avenue [easterly from...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
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 poles should be field staked for...
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 poles should be field staked for evaluation by DPW; 2. All work must be properly coordinated with the developer, his engineer and National Grid which also has made a similar request; 3. Utilities are tight in this area and all efforts must be undertaken to not damage the City of Woburn infrastructure; 4. The developer's engineer should clearly locate, evaluate and depict the proposed location on a design plan prior to the issuance of a permit for the pole installation; and 5. Upon installation of all utilities, an as-built should be prepared and sent to the Engineering Department and DPW for record information, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
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 poles should be field staked for evaluation by DPW; 2. All work must be properly coordinated with the developer, his engineer and National Grid which also has made a similar request; 3. Utilities are tight in this area and all efforts must be undertaken to not damage the City of Woburn infrastructure; 4. The developer's engineer should clearly locate, evaluate and depict the proposed location on a design plan prior to the issuance of a permit for the pole installation; and 5. Upon installation of all utilities, an as-built should be prepared and sent to the Engineering Department and DPW for record information, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc., for grant of right in a way:...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy and Verizon New England Inc., for grant of right in a way: (1) on the north...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by 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...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
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 poles should be field staked for...
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 poles should be field staked for evaluation by DPW; 2. All work must be properly coordinated with the developer, his engineer and National Grid which also has made a similar request; 3. Utilities are tight in this area and all efforts must be undertaken to not damage the City of Woburn infrastructure; 4. The developer's engineer should clearly locate, evaluate and depict the proposed location on a design plan prior to the issuance of a permit for the pole installation; and 5. Upon installation of all utilities, an as-built should be prepared and sent to the Engineering Department and DPW for record information, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
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 poles should be field staked for evaluation by DPW; 2. All work must be properly coordinated with the developer, his engineer and National Grid which also has made a similar request; 3. Utilities are tight in this area and all efforts must be undertaken to not damage the City of Woburn infrastructure; 4. The developer's engineer should clearly locate, evaluate and depict the proposed location on a design plan prior to the issuance of a permit for the pole installation; and 5. Upon installation of all utilities, an as-built should be prepared and sent to the Engineering Department and DPW for record information, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 15, 2022, and to send a communication to the DPW Superintendent for any comments on the petition — On the...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 15, 2022, and to send a communication to the DPW Superintendent for any comments on the petition, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 15, 2022, and to send a communication to the DPW Superintendent for any comments on the petition, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 1, 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 November 1, 2022, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 1, 2022, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 1, 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 November 1, 2022, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 1, 2022, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC, 846 University Avenue, p.o. Box 9108, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062-9108,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The proposed conditions be received and made part of the permanent record as a working draft
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed conditions be received and made part of the permanent record as a working draft, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed conditions be received and made part of the permanent record as a working draft, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NAI Entertainment Holdings LLC, 846 University Avenue, p.o. Box 9108, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062-9108, for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
On the main motion that the public hearing be closed
On the main motion that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“On the main motion that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
Make the following finding under Section 7.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinances, that such change, extension or alteration is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to...
Motion made and 2nd to make the following finding under Section 7.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinances, that such change, extension or alteration is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to make the following finding under Section 7.3 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinances, that such change, extension or alteration is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The special permit be granted with the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall install the proposed signage as substantially described on the following plans: "Marquee Signage Plan, Sheet...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall install the proposed signage as substantially described on the following plans: "Marquee Signage Plan, Sheet No. C-1 drawn by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Suite 5, Woburn, MA 01801-8501; Dated: 08-22-22, Scale: 1"=50'"; "Showcase Cinema De Lux, Woburn, MA, Drawing Name 30566.12, drawn by Mandeville Sign, 676 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865-4255, dated 6/2/22 and revised 8/24/22"; "Showcase Cinema De Lux, Woburn, MA, Drawing Name 30566.13, drawn by Mandeville Sign, 676 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865-4255, dated 6/2/22"; and "Showcase Cinema De Lux, Woburn, MA, Drawing Name 30566.14, drawn by Mandeville Sign, 676 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865-4255, dated 1/24/2018 and revised 6/2/22". (Said plans collectively shall be 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 signage plans filed with the sign permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 2. The five
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall install the proposed signage as substantially described on the following plans: "Marquee Signage Plan, Sheet No. C-1 drawn by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Suite 5, Woburn, MA 01801-8501; Dated: 08-22-22, Scale: 1"=50'"; "Showcase Cinema De Lux, Woburn, MA, Drawing Name 30566.12, drawn by Mandeville Sign, 676 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865-4255, dated 6/2/22 and revised 8/24/22"; "Showcase Cinema De Lux, Woburn, MA, Drawing Name 30566.13, drawn by Mandeville Sign, 676 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865-4255, dated 6/2/22"; and "Showcase Cinema De Lux, Woburn, MA, Drawing Name 30566.14, drawn by Mandeville Sign, 676 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865-4255, dated 1/24/2018 and revised 6/2/22". (Said plans collectively shall be 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 signage plans filed with the sign permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 2. The five (5) LED lighting fixtures shall be mounted on top of the sign and pointed downward onto the sign face; 3. No earthwork or soil disturbance, or stock piling of any material, within the flood plain or other area of flooding shall take place unless and until the Woburn Conservation Commission has authorized same; 4. The images shown on the sign face shall remain steady and stationary at all times; and 5. Subject to the requirement of Condition 4 above and the issuance of a Sign Permit, the Petitioner shall be allowed to replace the sign face from time to time, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Trio Community Meals LLC, 100 Valley Drive, Pearl, Mississippi 39208, for a special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Trio Community Meals LLC, 100 Valley Drive, Pearl, Mississippi 39208, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(57b),...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 1, 2022, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Trio...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 1, 2022, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 1, 2022, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Corporate Chefs LLC, 39 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The plan be received and made part of the permanent records
Motion made and 2nd that the plan be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the plan be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Corporate Chefs LLC, 39 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(42), Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 1, 2022, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Corporate...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 1, 2022, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 1, 2022, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Atlantic Power Cleaning Corp., 92 Merrimac Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Atlantic Power Cleaning Corp., 92 Merrimac Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to modify the Landowner's...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 15, 2022, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Atlantic...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 15, 2022, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 15, 2022, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That the sum of $80,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated From: Cemetery...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Liaison
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Woburn that a petition be filed with...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: A communication dated September 15, 2022, was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That Paul Tobin of 10 Stevin Drive be reappointed as a Member of the Woburn Recreation...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
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: act...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated October 1, 2022, was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Order: Whereas, Corporal Charles J. Robertson was born in Woburn on August 15, 1917; and Whereas, Corporal Charles J....
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo 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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