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January 7, 2020
26 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Richard F. Gately, Michael P. Concannon, Lindsay E. Higgins, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Robert J. Ferullo, Edward Tedesco, Michael D. Anderson
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, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Mayor’s Communications
The communication be received and made part of the record — A communication dated December 27, 2019 was received from Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Re: Proposed Railway Overlay District (rod)...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The order establishing section 31 as set forth in the committee report and the amendment of the zoning map be adopted — A communication dated December 27, 2019 was received from Mayor Scott D....
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER ESTABLISHING SECTION 31 AS SET FORTH IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - No.
Yes: Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, TedescoNo: Anderson, Campbell, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER ESTABLISHING SECTION 31 AS SET FORTH IN THE COMMITTEE REPORT AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING MAP be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - No, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - No..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petitions for renewal of a Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses by Cambridge Road Auto Service, Inc. dba Woburn Plaza...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Verizon New England Inc. for a grant of right in a way to lay and maintain underground conduits, with wires and cables placed therein, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by 80 Holton Property Owner, LLC, c/o cre Management, 133 Pearl Street, Suite 400, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 for a special permit to modify a...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Public Hearings
The revised site plan, photographs and Planning Department communications be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that the revised site plan, photographs and Planning Department communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the revised site plan, photographs and Planning Department communications be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The public hearing be opened — On the petition by Horn Pond Plaza LLC, c/o Gravestar, Inc., One Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Horn Pond Plaza LLC, c/o Gravestar, Inc., One Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The special permit be granted, as amended with the conditions as follows; 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Special Permit Plan, Proposed Building Re-Tenanting, Horn Pond...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows; 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Special Permit Plan, Proposed Building Re-Tenanting, Horn Pond Plaza, 350 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts" prepared by Meridian Associates dated November 22, 2019, revised 1/6/2020; 2. That the petitioner shall file the plan of record with the Office of Inspectional Services; and 3. That all conditions of any previous special permits shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows; 1. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Special Permit Plan, Proposed Building Re-Tenanting, Horn Pond Plaza, 350 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts" prepared by Meridian Associates dated November 22, 2019, revised 1/6/2020; 2. That the petitioner shall file the plan of record with the Office of Inspectional Services; and 3. That all conditions of any previous special permits shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The public hearing be opened — On the petition by Black Diamond Landscapes, Inc., 33 Ryder Street, Arlington, Massachusetts 02476 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Black Diamond Landscapes, Inc., 33 Ryder Street, Arlington, Massachusetts 02476 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
There shall be a Condition 12 as follows: 12. That the special permits shall be issued to Black Diamond Landscapes, Inc. and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an...
Motion made and 2nd that there shall be a Condition 12 as follows: 12. That the special permits shall be issued to Black Diamond Landscapes, Inc. and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which Black Diamond Landscapes, Inc. is the primary or principal owner, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - No, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that there shall be a Condition 12 as follows: 12. That the special permits shall be issued to Black Diamond Landscapes, Inc. and shall not be transferrable with the exception of a transfer to an entity of which Black Diamond Landscapes, Inc. is the primary or principal owner, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - No, Anderson - Yes..”
The following finding shall be made: The City Council finds that such change, extension or alteration shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the...
Motion made and 2nd that the following finding shall be made: The City Council finds that such change, extension or alteration shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following finding shall be made: The City Council finds that such change, extension or alteration shall not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
There shall be a Condition 11 as follows: 11. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan, 9 Green Street, Woburn, Mass." prepared by Edward J. Farrell, Professional Land...
Motion made and 2nd that there shall be a Condition 11 as follows: 11. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan, 9 Green Street, Woburn, Mass." prepared by Edward J. Farrell, Professional Land Surveyor dated December 6, 2019, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that there shall be a Condition 11 as follows: 11. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plot Plan, 9 Green Street, Woburn, Mass." prepared by Edward J. Farrell, Professional Land Surveyor dated December 6, 2019, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The special permit be granted, as further amended with the following additional conditions as follows: 1. That the ocean container shall be removed from the site; 2. That there shall be no right...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS FURTHER AMENDED with the following additional conditions as follows: 1. That the ocean container shall be removed from the site; 2. That there shall be no right turn of motor vehicles onto Green Street; 3. That the weeds and weed trees in the south corner of the premises shall be pruned and cut; 4. That the fence shall be repaired or replaced around the perimeter of the property; 5. That no materials shall be stored onsite; 6. That appropriate lighting shall be installed with the light directed onto the premises in accordance with the ordinances; 7. That the parking spaces shall be striped; 8. That all of the petitioner's vehicles shall be registered in Woburn; 9. That the dumpster shall be screened, have pest control and shall not be emptied before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. each day in accordance with the ordinances; and 10. That the property shall be landscaped appropriately, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT be GRANTED, AS FURTHER AMENDED with the following additional conditions as follows: 1. That the ocean container shall be removed from the site; 2. That there shall be no right turn of motor vehicles onto Green Street; 3. That the weeds and weed trees in the south corner of the premises shall be pruned and cut; 4. That the fence shall be repaired or replaced around the perimeter of the property; 5. That no materials shall be stored onsite; 6. That appropriate lighting shall be installed with the light directed onto the premises in accordance with the ordinances; 7. That the parking spaces shall be striped; 8. That all of the petitioner's vehicles shall be registered in Woburn; 9. That the dumpster shall be screened, have pest control and shall not be emptied before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. each day in accordance with the ordinances; and 10. That the property shall be landscaped appropriately, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A copy of a communication dated December 12, 2019 to the Woburn Retirement Board was received from John W. Parsons, Executive Director, Public Employee...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to Committee on Personnel — A communication dated December 16, 2019 was received from Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: By the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions be further amended by adding thereto the...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - No, Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Tedesco
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - No, Anderson - Yes..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, Schedule 3 Stop Signs be further amended by adding thereto the following:...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission to amend the Order adopted on November 19, 2019 by striking therefrom "easterly" and inserting in its place "westerly" meaning and intending that...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The order be adopted, as amended with the amendment as follows: That a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner and Board of Health Agent asking that the departments review the property...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: That a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner and Board of Health Agent asking that the departments review the property and provide a report to the City Council, that a communication be sent to the Treasurer/Collector asking for a report of any outstanding taxes or charges due to the City for the property, and that the public hearing be scheduled for the first meeting in February 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, AS AMENDED with the amendment as follows: That a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner and Board of Health Agent asking that the departments review the property and provide a report to the City Council, that a communication be sent to the Treasurer/Collector asking for a report of any outstanding taxes or charges due to the City for the property, and that the public hearing be scheduled for the first meeting in February 2020, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
The order be adopted — Order: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 54, Section 24 the Farmstand at the Hurld-Wyman School located at 39 Wyman Street is hereby designated as the polling...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following late filed matter to the Order of the Day and referring the matter to public hearing, roll call
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following late filed matter to the Order of the Day and referring the matter to public hearing, ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following late filed matter to the Order of the Day and referring the matter to public hearing, ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer- Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Concannon - Yes, Dillon - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Higgins - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Tedesco - Yes, Anderson - Yes..”
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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