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July 11, 2023
66 recorded votes, 7 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
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The order be adopted — Order: The Woburn Police Department be and are hereby authorized pursuant to m.g.l. c.44, §§53A to accept a gift of funds in the amount of one thousand five hundred dollars...
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 Ordinances, charter & rules — Order: Article xi, Police Department, as amended, be further amended as follows: (deletions in strikethrough/new language...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER & RULES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER & RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, charter & rules — Order: Article xxviii, Compensation of Officers and Employees, be amended as follows: that Section 2-180, Base Salaries, be...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER & RULES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER & RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by CVS Pharmacy Inc., 1 CVS Drive, Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895, for a modification of special permit dated April 21, 2020 pursuant to Section...
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 — Petition by Chick-fil-A, Inc., 5200 Buffington Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30349, for a special permit to allow for the following: (1) fast food restaurant...
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..”
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 18 Hovey Street Rear Left, LLC, Vittorio...
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, all in favor, 9-0.
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, 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..”
The time for the petitioner to exercise its rights under the special permit shall be extended for an additional two (2) year period to August 5, 2025
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 August 5, 2025, all in favor, 9-0.
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 August 5, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
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 September 19, 2023 — On the petition by National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 60 feet...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON September 19, 2023, 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 September 19, 2023, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Crown Castle ng East, LLC for grant of right in a way to install (1) 4" pvc Communication Conduit...
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 Crown Castle ng East, LLC for grant of right in a way to install (1) 4" pvc Communication Conduit approximately two (2) 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 closed — On the 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...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, subject to the DPW Superintendent's conditions in the communication dated July 7, 2023, as follows: 1. That the disturbed area be restored to existing...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY BE APPROVED, subject to the DPW Superintendent's conditions in the communication dated July 7, 2023, as follows: 1. That the disturbed area be restored to existing conditions; 2. If the work has to be extended across or in the roadway, that a minimum of 100 feet of curb to curb mill and inlay be a condition of the approval; and 3. Permits will have to be obtained from the DPW and coordinated with the Woburn Police for safe pedestrian and vehicular access, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY BE APPROVED, subject to the DPW Superintendent's conditions in the communication dated July 7, 2023, as follows: 1. That the disturbed area be restored to existing conditions; 2. If the work has to be extended across or in the roadway, that a minimum of 100 feet of curb to curb mill and inlay be a condition of the approval; and 3. Permits will have to be obtained from the DPW and coordinated with the Woburn Police for safe pedestrian and vehicular access, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Crown Castle ng East, LLC for grant of right in a way to install (1) 4" pvc Communication Conduit...
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 Crown Castle ng East, LLC for grant of right in a way to install (1) 4" pvc Communication Conduit approximately 54 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 closed and that the grant of right in A way be approved, subject to the DPW Superintendent's communication dated July 7, 2023 as follows: 1. That 100 feet of curb to curb...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED and that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY BE APPROVED, subject to the DPW Superintendent's communication dated July 7, 2023 as follows: 1. That 100 feet of curb to curb restoration be required with a 2 inch mill and inlay. Final limit can be determined after excavation is completed and all work must be completed by October 15, 2023; 2. A performance bond in the amount of $25,000 is required to ensure that this work be completed to DPW specifications prior to the issuance of a permit; and 3. Permits will have to be obtained from the DPW and coordinated with the Woburn Police for safe pedestrian and vehicular access, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED and that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY BE APPROVED, subject to the DPW Superintendent's communication dated July 7, 2023 as follows: 1. That 100 feet of curb to curb restoration be required with a 2 inch mill and inlay. Final limit can be determined after excavation is completed and all work must be completed by October 15, 2023; 2. A performance bond in the amount of $25,000 is required to ensure that this work be completed to DPW specifications prior to the issuance of a permit; and 3. Permits will have to be obtained from the DPW and coordinated with the Woburn Police for safe pedestrian and vehicular access, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by John Delegas, 1 Carlson Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a new inflammable license, for 23,000 gallons of Class B...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by John Delegas, 1 Carlson Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a new inflammable license, for 23,000 gallons of Class B gasoline fuel (stored in a...
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 inflammable license be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSE BE APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSE BE APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by New England Laboratory Casework, Co., Inc., 3 Arrow Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to allow for the...
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 August 15, 2023 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by New England...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 15, 2023 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 August 15, 2023 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Accutemp Engineering Inc., 100 Maple Street, Building B, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180, for a 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 closed — On the petition by Accutemp Engineering Inc., 100 Maple Street, Building B, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180, for a special permit pursuant to Section 57b 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 committee report be adopted and the special permit be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. The Special Permit is issued to Accutemp and it is not transferrable; 2....
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED AND THE SPECIAL PERMIT BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. The Special Permit is issued to Accutemp and it is not transferrable; 2. The Special Permit is limited to two (2) trucks for overnight parking. All vehicles must be registered in the city of Woburn and a copy of the registration for each vehicle must be provided to the City Clerk; 3. The dumpster utilized by Accutemp shall be enclosed by a screen and said enclosure shall be locked between 4 p.m. - 7 a.m.; 4. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. No unloading or loading of trucks shall be permitted outside of the hours of operation; and 5. The petitioner agrees that five (5) parking spots are required and a sign indicating which spots are assigned to Accutemp shall be affixed to the building, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED AND THE SPECIAL PERMIT BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. The Special Permit is issued to Accutemp and it is not transferrable; 2. The Special Permit is limited to two (2) trucks for overnight parking. All vehicles must be registered in the city of Woburn and a copy of the registration for each vehicle must be provided to the City Clerk; 3. The dumpster utilized by Accutemp shall be enclosed by a screen and said enclosure shall be locked between 4 p.m. - 7 a.m.; 4. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. No unloading or loading of trucks shall be permitted outside of the hours of operation; and 5. The petitioner agrees that five (5) parking spots are required and a sign indicating which spots are assigned to Accutemp shall be affixed to the building, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Valentino J. Tocci, Jr., 660 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit under Section 5.5.1 of the Woburn...
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 September 19, 2023 — On the petition by Valentino J. Tocci, Jr., 660 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON September 19, 2023, 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 September 19, 2023, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Super Dog Groomer, 77 Winn Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit under Section 7.3.1...
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 Super Dog Groomer, 77 Winn Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit under Section 7.3.1 of the WZO to allow...
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 Super Dog Groomer, 77 Winn Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit under Section 7.3.1 of the WZO to allow for dog grooming...
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, with the six conditions as amended, as follows: 1. No dogs shall be allowed in the yard and all waste shall be handled inside the building; 2. Only two dogs shall be...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the six conditions as amended, as follows: 1. No dogs shall be allowed in the yard and all waste shall be handled inside the building; 2. Only two dogs shall be allowed in the premises at any given time; 3. The hours of operation shall be Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5; 4. Petitioner has permission by the landlord to park 1 car off street at the address; 5. Petitioner shall clean up the façade prior to opening; and 6. There shall be no boarding of dogs, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the six conditions as amended, as follows: 1. No dogs shall be allowed in the yard and all waste shall be handled inside the building; 2. Only two dogs shall be allowed in the premises at any given time; 3. The hours of operation shall be Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5; 4. Petitioner has permission by the landlord to park 1 car off street at the address; 5. Petitioner shall clean up the façade prior to opening; and 6. There shall be no boarding of dogs, all in favor, 9-0..”
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...
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 petitioner's name change to "Pressed Woburn, LLC" be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the petitioner's name change to "Pressed Woburn, LLC" be approved, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the petitioner's name change to "Pressed Woburn, LLC" be approved, all in favor, 9-0..”
The proposed conditions be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed conditions be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed conditions be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication dated July 11, 2023, received from Erica Wright, Operations Manager, Cummings Properties, be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Pressed Ventures...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication dated July 11, 2023, received from Erica Wright, Operations Manager, Cummings Properties, be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication dated July 11, 2023, received from Erica Wright, Operations Manager, Cummings Properties, be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Take a five (5) minutes recess
Motion made and 2nd to take a five (5) minutes recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take a five (5) minutes recess, 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..”
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)...
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 Pressed Ventures Woburn LLC, 6 Mountain Laurels Drive, Nashua, New Hampshire 03062, for a special permit under Section 5.1(29) to allow for a fast...
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, with the eleven conditions, as amended, as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the eleven conditions, as amended, as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit entitled: "Layout & Materials Plan" dated August 7, 2014; revised September 24, 2014; October 14, 2014; November 21, 2014; December 16, 2014; December 31, 2014; May 1, 2015; May 28, 2015; July 2, 2015; March 28, 2016; March 29, 2016; May 27, 2016; June 8, 2016; June 17, 2017; October 12, 2017; December 21, 2017; December 27, 2017; February 28, 2018; June 12, 2018; June 28, 2018; August 9, 2018; June 7, 2019; April 1, 2021; May 4, 2021 and May 11, 2023; Sheet C-2A and Sheet C-2B; "Proposed Site Plan" dated May 11, 2023 Sheet C-100 both plans prepared by Allen & Major Associates Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA. 01801-8501 (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 building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determinatio
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the eleven conditions, as amended, as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit entitled: "Layout & Materials Plan" dated August 7, 2014; revised September 24, 2014; October 14, 2014; November 21, 2014; December 16, 2014; December 31, 2014; May 1, 2015; May 28, 2015; July 2, 2015; March 28, 2016; March 29, 2016; May 27, 2016; June 8, 2016; June 17, 2017; October 12, 2017; December 21, 2017; December 27, 2017; February 28, 2018; June 12, 2018; June 28, 2018; August 9, 2018; June 7, 2019; April 1, 2021; May 4, 2021 and May 11, 2023; Sheet C-2A and Sheet C-2B; "Proposed Site Plan" dated May 11, 2023 Sheet C-100 both plans prepared by Allen & Major Associates Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA. 01801-8501 (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 building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 2. Except as modified by this Decision, all conditions set forth in the Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated August 11, 2015, as amended shall remain in full force and effect; 3. The Special Permit is granted to Pressed Woburn LLC only and is non-transferrable except with approval by the Woburn City Council; 4. Except in an emergency, no deliveries shall be made between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; 5. The hours of operation for Pressed Woburn LLC will be Monday - Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; 6. A wall or bollards shall be placed along the outside future outdoor seating to protect patrons; 7. The signage plan shall comply with all existing city ordinances; 8. The Petitioner shall be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of its property on a daily basis to prevent the accumulation of trash and other debris; 9. All dumpsters shall be enclosed by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinance and Title 8, Section VII 8-17 of the Woburn Municipal Code and not picked up prior to 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. In addition, rodent control measures in connection with any dumpsters shall be in place and maintained; 10. The outdoor seating shown on the Site Plan cannot be used until such time the Petitioner obtains the required approvals to allow for outdoor seating; 11. Mitigation for this Petition shall be: (1) the installation by the Petitioner of a "no left turn" sign at the Washington Street entrance to Woburn Landing; and (2) the applicant shall make reasonable efforts to work in collaboration with MassDOT District 4 to upgrade the pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Washington Street and Olympia Avenue with audible buttons and necessary lights and restripe existing crosswalk in the area, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by 288 mishrd LLC c/o Tim Casey, 430 East First Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02127, for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The 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...
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 August 15, 2023 — On the petition by 288 mishrd LLC c/o Tim Casey, 430 East First Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02127,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 15, 2023, 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 August 15, 2023, 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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
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 Abstain)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
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 Abstain)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on September 19, 2023 — 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 September 19, 2023, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON September 19, 2023, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
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 Abstain)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
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 Abstain)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on September 19, 2023 — 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 September 19, 2023, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON September 19, 2023, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain)..”
Committee Reports — Ordinances, Charter and Rules
The committee report be adopted — On the order adding new subsection 12-41(M) of the wmc prohibiting hunting or trapping on Whispering Hill off of Cambridge Road, a committee report was received...
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 — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the reappointment of Emily Lipsett to the Board of Trustees for the Woburn Public Library, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the reappointment of Richard Mahoney to the Board of Trustees for the Woburn Public Library, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the reappointment of Timothy J. Donovan to the Commission on Disability, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Lisa Ann Gately to the Woburn Golf & Ski Authority, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
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 — On the petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License for Woburn Cab Co Inc., 100 Ashburton Avenue, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Musto Jewelers for a Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License at 186 Cambridge Road, #9, a committee report was...
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..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated July 5, 2023, was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15 Article...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated June 26, 2023, was received from Dennis M. Stone, Electrical Inspector, as follows: Dear Tom, This letter represents my official...
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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The following list of Wardens, Clerks, Inspectors and Substitutes be approved for all Elections between September 1, 2023 and August 31, 2024: Last First Address...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — Order: The Committee on Personnel take the necessary steps to fill the vacancy in the position of Electrical Inspector (Inspector of Wires)
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by striking the...
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 order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding the...
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 order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 3 Stop Signs of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding the following: reed...
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..”
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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