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Richard M. Haggerty
At-large · 1 term in this record
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Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Council
On split votes, Haggerty voted the same way as…
- Mark E. Gaffney71% (12 of 17)
- Richard F. Gately65% (11 of 17)
- Lindsay E. Higgins65% (11 of 17)
- Edward Tedesco59% (10 of 17)
- Joanne E. Campbell53% (9 of 17)
- Michael D. Anderson41% (7 of 17)
- Michael P. Concannon35% (6 of 17)
- Darlene Mercer-Bruen35% (6 of 17)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Haggerty as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole council” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 23 of 24 City Council meetings in 2018–2019 Council.
Missed
- Jul 2, 2018 · Special: Absent
Every meeting (24)
- Dec 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 2, 2018 · Special: Absent
- Jun 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Special: Present
- Jun 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2018 · Special: Present
- May 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 1, 2018 · Special: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2018–2019 Council
Dec 18Accept the plan entitled "Site Development Plans for Parking…Motion: Motion made and 2nd to accept the plan entitled "Site Development…Passed 8–0 · Haggerty: Yes
December 18, 2018: Accept the plan entitled "Site Development Plans for Parking Expansion, 8 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA" prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc. revised December 4, 2018 as the plan of…
Motion made and 2nd to accept the plan entitled "Site Development Plans for Parking Expansion, 8 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA" prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc. revised December 4, 2018 as the plan of record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the plan entitled "Site Development Plans for Parking Expansion, 8 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA" prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc. revised December 4, 2018 as the plan of record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Dec 18The special permit be granted, as amended with the…Motion: Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS…Passed 8–0 · Haggerty: Yes
December 18, 2018: The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the four conditions recommended by the Planning Board be adopted as conditions of the special permit;…
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the four conditions recommended by the Planning Board be adopted as conditions of the special permit; 2. That the petitioner shall file a snow storage plan with the Building Commissioner; and 3. That the dumpster shall be screened and the petitioner shall have a rodent and pest control plan, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the four conditions recommended by the Planning Board be adopted as conditions of the special permit; 2. That the petitioner shall file a snow storage plan with the Building Commissioner; and 3. That the dumpster shall be screened and the petitioner shall have a rodent and pest control plan, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Dec 18The special permit be granted, as amended with the…Motion: Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS…Passed 6–3 · Haggerty: Yes
December 18, 2018: The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the 29 proposed conditions, as further amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and…
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the 29 proposed conditions, as further amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and 2. That proposed Condition 13 be amended to read as follows: 13. During construction, the Petitioner shall conform to all local, state and federal laws regarding noise, vibration, and dust and blocking of City roads. The Petitioner shall at all times use all reasonable means to minimize inconvenience to residents in the general area. Except in the event of an emergency, exterior construction and exterior construction activities shall not commence before 7:00 a.m. and shall not continue beyond 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and not before 8:00 a.m. or continue beyond 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. There shall be no work on the site on any Sunday or state or federal holiday recognized by the city of Woburn. Interior construction that does not generate excessive noise may occur on weeknight evenings. For this condition, construction activities shall include, but not be limited to: start-up of equipment or machinery, delivery of building materials and supplies; removal of trees; grubbing; clearing; grading; filling; excavating; import or export of earth materials; installation of utilities both on and off the site; demolition of existing structures; removal of stumps and debris; and the erection of new structures, 6 in favor, 3 opposed (Anderson, Campbell, Mercer-Bruen opposed), 0
Voted: Yes
Yes: Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoNo: Anderson, Campbell, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the 29 proposed conditions, as further amended, be adopted as conditions of the special permit, and 2. That proposed Condition 13 be amended to read as follows: 13. During construction, the Petitioner shall conform to all local, state and federal laws regarding noise, vibration, and dust and blocking of City roads. The Petitioner shall at all times use all reasonable means to minimize inconvenience to residents in the general area. Except in the event of an emergency, exterior construction and exterior construction activities shall not commence before 7:00 a.m. and shall not continue beyond 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and not before 8:00 a.m. or continue beyond 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. There shall be no work on the site on any Sunday or state or federal holiday recognized by the city of Woburn. Interior construction that does not generate excessive noise may occur on weeknight evenings. For this condition, construction activities shall include, but not be limited to: start-up of equipment or machinery, delivery of building materials and supplies; removal of trees; grubbing; clearing; grading; filling; excavating; import or export of earth materials; installation of utilities both on and off the site; demolition of existing structures; removal of stumps and debris; and the erection of new structures, 6 in favor, 3 opposed (Anderson, Campbell, Mercer-Bruen opposed), 0 absent..”
Dec 18The grant of right in A way be approved,…Motion: Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A…Passed 8–0 · Haggerty: Yes
December 18, 2018: The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: That a new utility pole shall be installed in place of the current utility…
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: That a new utility pole shall be installed in place of the current utility pole, that the equipment on the current utility pole shall be moved to the new utility pole, that the current utility pole shall be removed within sixty days after the installation of the new utility pole, and that the equipment of the petitioner shall not be activated until the current utility pole is removed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, Mercer-BruenThe journal lists Edward Tedesco as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: That a new utility pole shall be installed in place of the current utility pole, that the equipment on the current utility pole shall be moved to the new utility pole, that the current utility pole shall be removed within sixty days after the installation of the new utility pole, and that the equipment of the petitioner shall not be activated until the current utility pole is removed, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Tedesco absent)..”
Dec 4Amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "conditions…Motion: Motion made and 2nd to amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after…Passed 8–0 · Haggerty: Yes
December 4, 2018: Amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "conditions set forth herein are met" in the first sentence the words "the entire building, original and any additions, must be deemed…
Motion made and 2nd to amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "conditions set forth herein are met" in the first sentence the words "the entire building, original and any additions, must be deemed to be a historically significant building by the Woburn Historical Commission", 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "conditions set forth herein are met" in the first sentence the words "the entire building, original and any additions, must be deemed to be a historically significant building by the Woburn Historical Commission", 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Dec 4Section 29.4.2 be deletedMotion: Motion made and 2nd that Section 29.4.2 be deleted, 8 in…Passed 8–0 · Haggerty: Yes
December 4, 2018: Section 29.4.2 be deleted
Motion made and 2nd that Section 29.4.2 be deleted, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that Section 29.4.2 be deleted, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Dec 4Amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "any…Motion: Motion made and 2nd to amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after…Passed 8–0 · Haggerty: Yes
December 4, 2018: Amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "any existing building" in the first sentence the words "as of December 4, 2018"
Motion made and 2nd to amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "any existing building" in the first sentence the words "as of December 4, 2018", 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend Section 29.2.1 by adding after the words "any existing building" in the first sentence the words "as of December 4, 2018", 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Dec 4The revised for of order be adopted, as further…Motion: Motion made and 2nd that the REVISED FOR OF ORDER be…Passed 8–0 · Haggerty: Yes
December 4, 2018: The revised for of order be adopted, as further amended
Motion made and 2nd that the REVISED FOR OF ORDER be ADOPTED, AS FURTHER AMENDED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the REVISED FOR OF ORDER be ADOPTED, AS FURTHER AMENDED, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Dec 4Allow an amendment to the petitioner from Section 5.1.3a…Motion: Motion made and 2nd to allow an amendment to the petitioner…Passed 8–0 · Haggerty: Yes
December 4, 2018: Allow an amendment to the petitioner from Section 5.1.3a to 5.1.3d
Motion made and 2nd to allow an amendment to the petitioner from Section 5.1.3a to 5.1.3d, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to allow an amendment to the petitioner from Section 5.1.3a to 5.1.3d, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Dec 4The plan entitled "Site Plan East Dexter Avenue, Woburn,…Motion: Motion made and 2nd that the plan entitled "Site Plan East…Passed 8–0 · Haggerty: Yes
December 4, 2018: The plan entitled "Site Plan East Dexter Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated September 10, 2018, revised November 29, 2018 prepared by alan Engineering, l.l.c. be accepted as the plan of record
Motion made and 2nd that the plan entitled "Site Plan East Dexter Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated September 10, 2018, revised November 29, 2018 prepared by ALAN Engineering, L.L.C. be accepted as the plan of record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Gaffney, Gately, Haggerty, Higgins, TedescoThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the plan entitled "Site Plan East Dexter Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated September 10, 2018, revised November 29, 2018 prepared by ALAN Engineering, L.L.C. be accepted as the plan of record, 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent (Mercer-Bruen absent)..”
Votes with no disagreement (270)
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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