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October 17, 2023
80 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Robert J. Ferullo absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Joseph E. Demers, Richard F. Gately, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Michael P. Concannon
Absent: Robert J. Ferullo
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 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated October 12, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: re: authorizations...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be laid on the table — A communication dated October 12, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: re: authorizations for acceptance of land water...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be laid on the table — Order: an order to authorize the city to file and accept grants with and from the commonwealth of Massachusetts, executive office of energy and environmental...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be approved, pending receiving the minimum required insurance — Petition by Lord Hobo for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race starting at 5 Draper Street and along...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, pending receiving the minimum required insurance, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, pending receiving the minimum required insurance, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The special event permit be approved, pending receiving the minimum required insurance — Petition by North Suburban ymca for Special Event Permit for Annual 5K Road Race at Horn Pond and area...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, pending receiving the minimum required insurance, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, pending receiving the minimum required insurance, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the committee on public saftey and license — Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by the following: c.n. Wood Enviro, LLC, 200 Merrimac...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFTEY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFTEY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the committee on public saftey and license — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: Southside Associates, Inc. dba Burke's...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFTEY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFTEY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the committee on public saftey and license — Petition by c.n. Wood Company Inc. to change name on First Class Motor Vehicle Sales License to "c.n. Wood Co., Inc." and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFTEY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFTEY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install one new joint owned pole, 612/4A, approximately 478 feet...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Pulte Homes of New England LLC for minor modification to previously issued special permit be amended to...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The minor modification be granted — On the petition by Pulte Homes of New England LLC for minor modification to previously issued special permit be amended to include a plan entitled "Water Line &...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Seaver Properties LLC for minor modification to previously issued special permit to amend Condition (2)(f)...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The minor modification granted, subject to condition that the Petitioner shall meet with the DPW Superintendent and the City Engineer to arrange the amount of the bond — On the petition by Seaver...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION GRANTED, subject to condition that the Petitioner shall meet with the DPW Superintendent and the City Engineer to arrange the amount of the bond, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION GRANTED, subject to condition that the Petitioner shall meet with the DPW Superintendent and the City Engineer to arrange the amount of the bond, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Public Hearings
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Woburn Water Department, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under WZO Section 5.1(79) for the construction and...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Woburn Water Department, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under WZO Section 5.1(79) for the construction and upgrade to the Horn...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The City Council makes the following findings under Section Ground Water Protection District: 1. That the proposed activities in no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affect the...
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes the following findings under Section Ground Water Protection District: 1. That the proposed activities in no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affect the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Groundwater Protection District; and 2. That the project has been designed to avoid substantial disturbance of the soils, topography, drainage, vegetation, and other water-related natural characteristics of the site to be developed, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes the following findings under Section Ground Water Protection District: 1. That the proposed activities in no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affect the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Groundwater Protection District; and 2. That the project has been designed to avoid substantial disturbance of the soils, topography, drainage, vegetation, and other water-related natural characteristics of the site to be developed, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The special permit be granted — On the petition by Woburn Water Department, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under WZO Section 5.1(79) for the construction and upgrade to the Horn...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 21, 2023 — 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 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 21, 2023 — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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 14 feet of conduit north...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed and that the grant of right in away be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in the DPW Superintendent's communication dated October 12, 2023 as follows: 1....
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND THAT THE GRANT OF RIGHT IN AWAY BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined in the DPW Superintendent's communication dated October 12, 2023 as follows: 1. Proposed underground conduits have been marked on the ground for site review and all utilities must also be marked on the ground prior to excavation; 2. The location of the proposed conduits must be installed to the left of the existing tree as shown on the attached sketch from Eversource to ensure no disturbance to the adjacent water main and service(s); and 3. A permit must be obtained from the DPW and residents notified of pending work in writing 3-5 days prior to the commencement of work should the City Council decides to grant this approval, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND THAT THE GRANT OF RIGHT IN AWAY BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined in the DPW Superintendent's communication dated October 12, 2023 as follows: 1. Proposed underground conduits have been marked on the ground for site review and all utilities must also be marked on the ground prior to excavation; 2. The location of the proposed conduits must be installed to the left of the existing tree as shown on the attached sketch from Eversource to ensure no disturbance to the adjacent water main and service(s); and 3. A permit must be obtained from the DPW and residents notified of pending work in writing 3-5 days prior to the commencement of work should the City Council decides to grant this approval, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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 100 feet of conduit from...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed and that the grant of right in away be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in the DPW Superintendent's communication dated October 12, 2023, as follows: 1....
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND THAT THE GRANT OF RIGHT IN AWAY BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined in the DPW Superintendent's communication dated October 12, 2023, as follows: 1. A permit must be obtained from the DPW prior to the start of work and all proposed underground conduits have been marked on the ground for site review; 2. All disturbed sidewalks and curbing must be reinstalled to DPW specifications, be ADA compliant and a temporary patch installed of bituminous concrete for 60-90 days of settlement within the roadway area; 3. Maple Avenue is newly paved so there must be approximately 150 feet of grind and inlay of 2" bituminous concrete restoration; 4. In addition, Loker Lane is also in good condition. I recommend that this road also be milled and restored with bituminous concrete for the entire limits of the road; 5. A Performance Bond should be in place at the permit level for an amount of one hundred thousand dollars to cover the cost of the paving requirement; 6. Residents should be notified of pending work in writing 3-5 days prior to the commencement of work, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND THAT THE GRANT OF RIGHT IN AWAY BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined in the DPW Superintendent's communication dated October 12, 2023, as follows: 1. A permit must be obtained from the DPW prior to the start of work and all proposed underground conduits have been marked on the ground for site review; 2. All disturbed sidewalks and curbing must be reinstalled to DPW specifications, be ADA compliant and a temporary patch installed of bituminous concrete for 60-90 days of settlement within the roadway area; 3. Maple Avenue is newly paved so there must be approximately 150 feet of grind and inlay of 2" bituminous concrete restoration; 4. In addition, Loker Lane is also in good condition. I recommend that this road also be milled and restored with bituminous concrete for the entire limits of the road; 5. A Performance Bond should be in place at the permit level for an amount of one hundred thousand dollars to cover the cost of the paving requirement; 6. Residents should be notified of pending work in writing 3-5 days prior to the commencement of work, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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 a new J/o pole 583/11a approximately...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed and that the grant of right in away be approved, subject to the condition that the double poles on Wildwood Avenue (Poles numbered 583/12 which is shown on the...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND THAT THE GRANT OF RIGHT IN AWAY BE APPROVED, subject to the condition that the double poles on Wildwood Avenue (Poles numbered 583/12 which is shown on the petitioner's sketch and pole 583/5 which is located near 485 Wildwood Ave) and Olympia Avenue (chunk pole near 78 Olympia Ave) be removed prior to issuance of a street opening permit, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND THAT THE GRANT OF RIGHT IN AWAY BE APPROVED, subject to the condition that the double poles on Wildwood Avenue (Poles numbered 583/12 which is shown on the petitioner's sketch and pole 583/5 which is located near 485 Wildwood Ave) and Olympia Avenue (chunk pole near 78 Olympia Ave) be removed prior to issuance of a street opening permit, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by IV5 60 Olympia Ave LLC for a new inflammable license for above ground - Ten (10) 32 1/2 lb propane gas tanks, one (1) 100 lb...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed and that the inflammable license be approved — On the petition by IV5 60 Olympia Ave LLC for a new inflammable license for above ground - Ten (10) 32 1/2 lb propane...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSE BE APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND that the INFLAMMABLE LICENSE BE APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by James T. Wall, Trustee, 145 Russell Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under WZO Section 5.5(56) to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by James T. Wall, Trustee, 145 Russell Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under WZO Section 5.5(56) to allow for nine foot...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The special permit be granted, subject to the following condition: 1. The garage can be used only for accessory parking associated with the single-family residential dwelling on the lot at 145...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following condition: 1. The garage can be used only for accessory parking associated with the single-family residential dwelling on the lot at 145 Russell Street, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following condition: 1. The garage can be used only for accessory parking associated with the single-family residential dwelling on the lot at 145 Russell Street, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by jfso Realty of Massachusetts LLC for a special permit pursuant to Sections 5.1(69), 7.3, 8.3.1, and 15 of the WZO, to allow...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by jfso Realty of Massachusetts LLC for a special permit pursuant to Sections 5.1(69), 7.3, 8.3.1, and 15 of the WZO, to allow for: (1) the extension...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The City Council makes the following finding under Section 7.3: that the alteration of the nonconforming structure and use will not be more substantially detrimental than the existing...
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes the following finding under Section 7.3: that the alteration of the nonconforming structure and use will not be more substantially detrimental than the existing nonconforming structure and use to the existing neighborhood, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes the following finding under Section 7.3: that the alteration of the nonconforming structure and use will not be more substantially detrimental than the existing nonconforming structure and use to the existing neighborhood, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The City Council makes the following finding under Section 15.7(c): 1. That the proposed use in no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affect[s] the existing or potential quality or...
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes the following finding under Section 15.7(c): 1. That the proposed use in no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affect[s] the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Groundwater Protection District (GPD); and 2. That the proposed use is designed to avoid substantial disturbance of the soils, topography, drainage, vegetation, and other water-related natural characteristics of the site to be developed, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes the following finding under Section 15.7(c): 1. That the proposed use in no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affect[s] the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Groundwater Protection District (GPD); and 2. That the proposed use is designed to avoid substantial disturbance of the soils, topography, drainage, vegetation, and other water-related natural characteristics of the site to be developed, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The special permit be granted, subject to the conditions as outlined: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Plan" dated August 9, 2023, revised September 26, 2023 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Suite 5, Woburn, MA. 01801 (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 the 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. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the Petitioner will revise its existing drainage system to the satisfaction of the City Engineering Department to meet the requirements of the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook relative to quality and quantity to the maximum extent
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Plan" dated August 9, 2023, revised September 26, 2023 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Suite 5, Woburn, MA. 01801 (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 the 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. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the Petitioner will revise its existing drainage system to the satisfaction of the City Engineering Department to meet the requirements of the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook relative to quality and quantity to the maximum extent practicable; 3. Prior to issuance of the building permit, the petitioner shall file a snow management plan with the Building Commissioner; and 4. Prior to issuance of the building permit, the petitioner shall record an ANR plan with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Autoworx Inc., 921 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under WZO Section 5.1(44) and to amend a...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 21, 2023, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Autoworx...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Treetop Home LLC for a special permit pursuant to Section 7.3 of the WZO, to allow for the alteration of a preexisting...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 21, 2023 — On the petition by Treetop Home LLC for a special permit pursuant to Section 7.3 of the WZO, to...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 6-2-1 (Gately and Mercer- Bruen Opposed; Ferullo Absent).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, ViolaNo: Gately, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 6-2-1 (Gately and Mercer- Bruen Opposed; Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Aaron Equipment & Supply LLC for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(57b) of the WZO, to allow overnight parking for four...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 21, 2023 — On the petition by Aaron Equipment & Supply LLC for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(57b)...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — 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 the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The special permit be granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Plans to Accompany Permitting Documents for Day Care Center, 288 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated July 6, 2023 revised October 4, 2023 and revised October 13, 2023, prepared by Beals Associates Inc., 2 Park Plaza, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02116 (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. The hours of operation shall be Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 3. Except in the event of an emergency, work on the exterior of the site shall be f
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Plans to Accompany Permitting Documents for Day Care Center, 288 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated July 6, 2023 revised October 4, 2023 and revised October 13, 2023, prepared by Beals Associates Inc., 2 Park Plaza, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02116 (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. The hours of operation shall be Monday - Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 3. Except in the event of an emergency, work on the exterior of the site shall be from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No work on the exterior of the site shall be permitted on Sunday, or state and federal holidays recognized by the City of Woburn; 4. All dumpsters shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinances; 5. There shall be adequate rodent control in place prior to commencement of any site disturbance and maintained throughout all site development and construction phases. The Petitioner shall provide monthly rodent control reports to both the Board of Health and the Department of Inspectional Services; 6. As-built plans shall be provided at the conclusion of the project to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department and Department of Inspectional Services; 7. The issuance of this Special Permit Decision is contingent upon the execution of an Easement Agreement between 288 MISHRD LLC and Woburn Avalon, LLC and Woburn Edens, LLC in their capacities as trustees for the Woburn Place Commercial Condominium Trust and Woburn Edens individually granting to the Petitioner an easement to allow for ingress to and egress from the Petitioner's Property. The Petitioner shall provide to the City Council a redacted copy of said Easement Agreement prior to the issuance of the Special Permit Decision; 8. Prior to occupancy, the Petitioner shall be responsible for installing shut off valves to both the domestic water service and the fire protection water service at the exterior of the building to ensure that either service can be shut off independently; 9. Prior to occupancy, the Petitioner shall complete a fire flow test at the nearest hydrant to ensure adequate flow is available for fire protection; 10. Prior to occupancy, the Petitioner shall "telecamera" the existing sewer line from Mishawum Road to the building in order to ensure it is adequate to service the proposed use; 11. This Special Permit is contingent upon the issuance of an Order of Conditions by the Woburn Conservation Commission (and/or Superseding Order of Conditions issued by MassDEP) pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and implementing regulations (310 CMR 10.00 et seq.). Prior to submission of a building permit application, any material changes required in the Project as a result of the issuance of an Order of Conditions, shall be reviewed by the City Council pursuant to Condition One; 12. Parking Monitoring - The Petitioner shall implement a post- development parking monitoring program that focuses on the site's 41 designated parking spaces. The first monitoring program should take place within four (4) weeks of the enrollment at the facility reaching 120 students. The monitoring program shall be repeated at an enrollment of 150 students and again at 180 students enrolled. In each instance, the monitoring report shall be conducted during traditional morning drop-off (7-9am) and evening pick-up (4-6pm) peak periods for the Child Care facility and shall be conducted during periods of the year when occupancy levels are normal (i.e., non-summer and non- holiday periods). The monitoring report shall be submitted to the City Engineering Department and City Council and shall include the results of the monitoring and observations of parking activity during pick-up/drop-off time periods, and an indication of if the parking supply is adequate for the demand at the site. If, in the opinion of the City Engineer, the parking supplies are noted to be full and/or vehicles are observed congesting the drive aisles within the site, the Petitioner shall coordinate with the City Engineer's office to develop and implement corrective measures and/or modifications to the parking operations plan that would increase the supply of parking spaces available to those parents, guardians, and other transport providers during the peak hours of the day; 13. Snow Removal - Snow storage and removal shall be in accordance with the Petitioner's snow storage plan. In all circumstances, snow relocation from the parking areas shall take place as soon as practicable following a storm event. If the results of the parking monitoring report noted above indicate that the parking supply is limited, the snow shall be removed from the site and properly disposed of within 48 hours of a storm event; 14. Site Plan Changes - The Petitioner shall make the modifications to the site plan package that the site engineer agreed to as part of the peer review process in accordance with their response letter dated, "September 14, 2023 from Patrick Connolly of Beals Associates to the Woburn City Council" including appropriate notes, additions, and clarifications; 15. Mitigation for this Project shall be as follows: Subject to approval from the Woburn Traffic Commission, the Petitioner will pay for the installation of school signage in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MTUCD) to advise road users on Mishawum Road they are approaching a school area. One sign is proposed in each direction of Mishawum Road in advance of the existing site driveway; 16. No left turns shall be allowed out of the site onto Mishawum Road. In addition, the Petitioner shall install a concrete median with rumble strips forcing vehicles to turn right when exiting the site; 17. All students shall be escorted into the Child Care Center by an adult. There shall be no "dropping off" of students at the entrance of the Child Care Center; 18. This Special Permit shall be issued to BrightPath Early Learning LLC and 288 MISHRD LLC (jointly the "Petitioner") and shall not be transferable except the Special Permit may be transferred or assigned to any successor and/or assignee of the Petitioner that uses the site for the same or similar use; and the following finding: The City Council finds that the use of the nonconforming structure as a child care center is less detrimental that the prior uses that previously occupied said nonconforming structure, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Take the next two matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for special permits pursuant to Sections 8.2.5 and 8.3.1 of the WZO, to allow for: (1) a...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 21, 2023 — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for special permits pursuant to Sections...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for special permits pursuant to Sections 7.3, 5.1(69), 8.2.5, and 8.3.1 of the WZO, to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 21, 2023 — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for special permits pursuant to Sections...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All the communications be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by jdc Realty Trust petition to amend Section 10 Cluster Development of the WZO by revising Section 10.2.1, 10.4.2, 10.4.6...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 21, 2023 — On the petition by jdc Realty Trust petition to amend Section 10 Cluster Development of the WZO by...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President Concannon, per request of the Mayor, to amend Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Title 26, Solar Photovoltaic...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 5, 2023, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — On the petition...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 5, 2023, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 5, 2023, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Taxi License for Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., 827 Main Street, a committee report was received "ought to pass contingent upon...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Livery License for Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., 827 Main Street, a committee report was received "ought to pass contingent upon...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by wmk, LLC dba Mobilityworks, 299-F and 299-H Washington Street, a committee report was...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: McDermottroe Auto Sales, 229 Lexington Street; and Velozo...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated October 2, 2023, 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, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated September 30, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: By the power vested in me as Mayor...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, Italians began immigrating to the United States in the late 1800's, and today there are more than 26 million Americans of Italian descent in the country;...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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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