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April 7, 2020
24 recorded votes, 7 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 matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $167,215.39 be and is hereby transferred as so stated from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct #01-356000 $167,215.39 to Police Salaries...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Absent; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Robert J. Ferullo as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Absent; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — On the Order to amend the Order adopted by the City Council on February 18, 2020 and approved by the Mayor on February 21, 2020 relative to...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Absent; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Robert J. Ferullo as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Absent; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
Public Hearings
The communication from the Superintendent of Public Works and the plan dated April 1, 2020 be received and made part of the record — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company for a grant of right...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication from the Superintendent of Public Works and the plan dated April 1, 2020 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 from the Superintendent of Public Works and the plan dated April 1, 2020 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 NSTAR Electric Company for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 54 feet of conduit in Main Street southerly from MH9544 easterly to...
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..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 54 feet of conduit in Main Street southerly from MH9544 easterly to...
Motion made and 2nd to close the 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 to close the public hearing, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted; and 2. That the plan of record...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted; and 2. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plan of Main St, Woburn, Proposed Conduit Location" dated February 15, 2020, Revised April 1, 2020 prepared by NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource, 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 GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted; and 2. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Plan of Main St, Woburn, Proposed Conduit Location" dated February 15, 2020, Revised April 1, 2020 prepared by NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
The communication and plan entitled "National Grid Proposed (1,850') 8" Plastic 60 psig Pressure Gas Main Installation, 120 Commerce Way & 300 Mishawum Rd., Woburn, MA" dated August 2019 prepared...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication and plan entitled "National Grid Proposed (1,850') 8" Plastic 60 PSIG Pressure Gas Main Installation, 120 Commerce Way & 300 Mishawum Rd., Woburn, MA" dated August 2019 prepared by National Grid 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 and plan entitled "National Grid Proposed (1,850') 8" Plastic 60 PSIG Pressure Gas Main Installation, 120 Commerce Way & 300 Mishawum Rd., Woburn, MA" dated August 2019 prepared by National Grid 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 National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 1,700 linear feet of 8 inch pl 60 psig main starting from existing 6 inch cs...
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 National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 1,700 linear feet of 8 inch pl 60 psig main starting from existing 6 inch cs...
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..”
Add the following conditions to the Grant of Right in a Way, 1. National Grid and their contractor shall work with the Superintendent of Public Works on the exact location of the gas line so as...
Motion made and 2nd to add the following conditions to the Grant of Right in a Way, 1. National Grid and their contractor shall work with the Superintendent of Public Works on the exact location of the gas line so as not to disturb any of the City of Woburn infrastructure; 2. Any damages or costs incurred for repair or replacement of any city improvements or infrastructure shall be solely the responsibility of National Grid; 3. The road shall be milled and overlaid with a minimum of two (2) inches of approved bituminous concrete pavement, curb to curb in the south bound lane; 4. The limits of the restoration shall be determined after construction and shall extend a minimum of fifty (50) feet beyond the last penetration in each direction; 5. Work shall be performed at night except as noted and in concert with the MassDOT condition of 250 feet from the I-95 Intersection; 6. National Grid shall be responsible for payment for all City of Woburn overtime required for inspections required during the installation of the gas main work for all three roads; 7. Sign boards shall be furnished by National Grid in all directions to clearly direct motorists appropriately; 8. If these conditions are not strictly adhered to or any deviations from directives of the Superintendent of Public Works will call for immediate revocation of permit privileges, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderso
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add the following conditions to the Grant of Right in a Way, 1. National Grid and their contractor shall work with the Superintendent of Public Works on the exact location of the gas line so as not to disturb any of the City of Woburn infrastructure; 2. Any damages or costs incurred for repair or replacement of any city improvements or infrastructure shall be solely the responsibility of National Grid; 3. The road shall be milled and overlaid with a minimum of two (2) inches of approved bituminous concrete pavement, curb to curb in the south bound lane; 4. The limits of the restoration shall be determined after construction and shall extend a minimum of fifty (50) feet beyond the last penetration in each direction; 5. Work shall be performed at night except as noted and in concert with the MassDOT condition of 250 feet from the I-95 Intersection; 6. National Grid shall be responsible for payment for all City of Woburn overtime required for inspections required during the installation of the gas main work for all three roads; 7. Sign boards shall be furnished by National Grid in all directions to clearly direct motorists appropriately; 8. If these conditions are not strictly adhered to or any deviations from directives of the Superintendent of Public Works will call for immediate revocation of permit privileges, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
The grant of right in A way be approved, as amended with the conditions as follows: 1. That the eight recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant of...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the eight recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant of Right in a Way; and 2. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "National Grid Proposed (1,850') 8" Plastic 60 PSIG Pressure Gas Main Installation, 120 Commerce Way & 300 Mishawum Rd., Woburn, MA" dated August 2019 prepared by National Grid, 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 GRANT OF RIGHT IN A WAY be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the conditions as follows: 1. That the eight recommendations of the Superintendent of Public Works be adopted as conditions of the Grant of Right in a Way; and 2. That the plan of record shall be the plan entitled "National Grid Proposed (1,850') 8" Plastic 60 PSIG Pressure Gas Main Installation, 120 Commerce Way & 300 Mishawum Rd., Woburn, MA" dated August 2019 prepared by National Grid, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Woburn (Edens) LLC, 21 Custom House Street, Suite 450, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 for approval of minor plan changes...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Abstain; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Abstain; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
Alderman Campbell made a motion 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen to allow reconsideration of her vote made on March 24, 2020 in support of the motion to approve the minor plan changes
Alderman Campbell made a motion 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen to allow reconsideration of her vote made on March 24, 2020 in support of the motion to approve the minor plan changes, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Abstain; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - No; Gately - No; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Dillon, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Ferullo, Gately, TedescoAbstained: Concannon
From the minutes
“Alderman Campbell made a motion 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen to allow reconsideration of her vote made on March 24, 2020 in support of the motion to approve the minor plan changes, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Abstain; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - No; Gately - No; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Anderson - Yes..” (Motion: Campbell, second: Mercer-Bruen)
The rules be suspended to hear from the attorney for the petitioner
Motion made and 2nd that the rules be suspended to hear from the attorney for the petitioner, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Abstain; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the rules be suspended to hear from the attorney for the petitioner, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Abstain; 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 - Abstain; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Abstain; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
The minor modifications of the special permit and plan approval for redevelopment of the former Woburn mall into A mixed-use development at 300 mishawum road be approved, as amended, with the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATIONS OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT AND PLAN APPROVAL FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER WOBURN MALL INTO A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AT 300 MISHAWUM ROAD be APPROVED, AS AMENDED, with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plans dated 3/19/2020 shall be incorporated into the plan of record; 2. For any street level restaurant patio where the canopy would be enclosed or partially enclosed, said enclosure shall contain glass and shall substantially conform with the design intent shown in the renderings entitled "Woburn Village Additional Canopies and Enclosed Patios" dated March 30, 2020; 3. Patio areas shall not have plastic walls at the ground level; 4. A copy of the revised plans and the Plan Approval and Special Permit with the amended conditions be forwarded to the Assessors' Office and copied to the Chief Appraiser in the Assessors' Office; and 5. All other conditions of the Plan Approval and Special Permit shall remain in full force and effect unless modified herein, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Abstain; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes.
Yes: Anderson, Campbell, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Concannon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATIONS OF THE SPECIAL PERMIT AND PLAN APPROVAL FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER WOBURN MALL INTO A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AT 300 MISHAWUM ROAD be APPROVED, AS AMENDED, with the conditions as follows: 1. That the plans dated 3/19/2020 shall be incorporated into the plan of record; 2. For any street level restaurant patio where the canopy would be enclosed or partially enclosed, said enclosure shall contain glass and shall substantially conform with the design intent shown in the renderings entitled "Woburn Village Additional Canopies and Enclosed Patios" dated March 30, 2020; 3. Patio areas shall not have plastic walls at the ground level; 4. A copy of the revised plans and the Plan Approval and Special Permit with the amended conditions be forwarded to the Assessors' Office and copied to the Chief Appraiser in the Assessors' Office; and 5. All other conditions of the Plan Approval and Special Permit shall remain in full force and effect unless modified herein, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Abstain; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $185,000.00 from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct to Fire/Ambulance Salary Acct, Fire/Ambulance Maintenance Acct and Fire/Apparatus...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT 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 COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $40,000.00 from Police Matron/Monitors Acct and Sick Leave Buy Back Acct to Police Reserves Acct, committee report was...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT 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 COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Higgins - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Anderson - Yes..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $15,000.00 from Police/Gas Acct to Police/Telephone Acct, committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT 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 COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, 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 communication dated March 25, 2020 was received from Joanne Collins, Director, Woburn Council on Aging along with a copy of the Director's Reports for...
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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Resolve: The Committee on Liaison meet to review the conditions and requirements of the Eversource project to install a 345kV transmission line
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 — Order: Whereas, autism spectrum disorder is known to be a complex developmental disability which impacts communication and social interaction, resulting in significant...
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..”
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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