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Woburn City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting

June 20, 2023

42 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

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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

During the meeting:

  • Darlene Mercer-Bruen took part remotely.

Every vote, in order

Regular meeting

Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, 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

“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mayor’s Communications

All communications be received and made part of the permanent record and the order be adopted — A communication dated June 15, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record AND the ORDER 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 all communications be received and made part of the permanent record AND the ORDER 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..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

New Petitions

The special event permit be approved — Petition by New England Orienteering Club for a Special Event Permit for a map and compass sport event at Horn Pond, parking lot and Arlington Road on August...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, 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 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The special event permit be approved, subject to liability insurance being received by City Clerk's office — Petition by Lord Hobo for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race starting at 5...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, subject to liability insurance being received by City Clerk's office, 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 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, subject to liability insurance being received by City Clerk's office, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The special event permit be approved — Petition by Social Capital Inc. for a Special Event Permit for sci Woburn Horn Pond Summer Concert Series, July 14th & 28th, August 11th & 25th at Horn Pond...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, 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 SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition by Musto Jewelers for renewal of Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License at 186 Cambridge Road, #9

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, 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 MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Crown Castle ng East, LLC for grant of right in a way to install (1) 4" pvc Communication Conduit approximately two (2) feet southerly from...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 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 MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Crown Castle ng East, LLC for grant of right in a way to install (1) 4" pvc Communication Conduit approximately 54 feet northerly from...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 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 MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Craft Detailing Inc., 25 Eastbrook Road, Dedham, Massachusetts 02026, for a special permit to allow for the following: 1

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 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 MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by ram 0 Cross Street LLC, 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, to amend Section 20 Woburn Loop Bikeway/Greenway Overlay District of...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, 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 MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

All communications be received and made part of the permanent record and to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter — Petition by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes LLC, 185 Dartmouth...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record AND to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, 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 all communications be received and made part of the permanent record AND to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Return to the regular order of business, roll call

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: 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 to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

The time for the petitioner to exercise its rights under the special permit shall be extended for an additional two (2) year period to January 4, 2026

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the TIME FOR THE PETITIONER TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT SHALL BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD TO January 4, 2026, 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 TIME FOR THE PETITIONER TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT SHALL BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD TO January 4, 2026, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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 approximately 341...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, 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 all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 341 feet of conduit from...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, 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 public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 15, 2023 — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 15, 2023, 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 PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 15, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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 approximately 574...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, 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 all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 574 feet of conduit from...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, 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 public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 15, 2023 — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 15, 2023, 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 PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 15, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 44 feet of conduit from...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, 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 public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 15, 2023 — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 15, 2023, 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 PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 15, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 96 feet of conduit from...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, 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 public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 15, 2023 — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 15, 2023, 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 PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 15, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

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 one new hip guy on existing pole...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, 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 public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 15, 2023 — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to...

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 15, 2023, 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 PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 15, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Super Dog Groomer, 77 Winn Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01810, for a special permit under Section 7.3.1...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, 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 all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Super Dog Groomer, 77 Winn Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01810, for a special permit under Section 7.3.1 of the WZO to allow...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, 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 public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 11, 2023 — On the petition by Super Dog Groomer, 77 Winn Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01810, for a special...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON July 11, 2023, 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 PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON July 11, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Pressed Ventures Woburn LLC, 6 Mountain Laurels Drive, Nashua, New Hampshire 03062, for a special permit...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, 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 all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Pressed Ventures Woburn LLC, 6 Mountain Laurels Drive, Nashua, New Hampshire 03062, for a special permit under Section 5.1(29)...

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, 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 public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 11, 2023 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Pressed...

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON July 11, 2023 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON July 11, 2023 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

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The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by 288 mishrd LLC c/o Tim Casey, 430 East First Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02127, for a special permit under Section 7.3 of...

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes.

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“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

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The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 11, 2023 — On the petition by 288 mishrd LLC c/o Tim Casey, 430 East First Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02127,...

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON July 11, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes.

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“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON July 11, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

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Take the next matter from the table

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to take the next matter from the table, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes.

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“Motion made and 2nd to take the next matter from the table, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

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Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings

The order be adopted — Order: $22,000,000 is appropriated to pay costs of designing, constructing and equipping water treatment plant improvements for the removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER 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.

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“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER 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..”

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Return to the regular order of business

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes.

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“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

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Committee Reports — Finance

The committee report be adopted — On the Capital Budget FY 2024 - order to transfer 4,303,737.00 from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct to Various Capital Projects (otp), a committee report was...

Minutes, page 14

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

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.

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“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..”

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Communications and Reports

The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated June 8, 2023, was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison Avenue as follows: Council...

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes.

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“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

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Appointments and Elections

The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated June 5, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Higgins: By the power...

Minutes, page 15

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes.

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“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

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The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated June 14, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Higgins: By the power...

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes.

Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Gately

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“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

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Motions, Orders and Resolutions

The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by revising Title 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public...

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes.

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“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

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Adjourn

Minutes, page 16

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes.

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“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”

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