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How the Woburn City Council voted, from the City Clerk's official minutes. 9 councilors: one from each of the city’s 7 wards and 2 elected at large. Elected November 2019 and sworn in January 6, 2020 (the journal of the January 6, 2020 inaugural meeting is not posted; the first loaded meeting is January 7, 2020). Jeffrey P. Dillon (Ward 3) joined the council, succeeding Mark E. Gaffney. Council President: Michael D. Anderson (the journals call him President from January 7, 2020); on July 21, 2020 he stepped down as President after his appointment as a judge, and the council elected Lindsay E. Higgins (nine votes). Michael D. Anderson resigned his Ward 4 seat effective August 7, 2020; on September 8, 2020 the council elected Joseph E. Demers to it on the eighth ballot. Lindsay E. Higgins resigned her Ward 7 seat effective March 2, 2021 (the council later elected her City Clerk); that night the council elected Edward Tedesco President (nine votes), and on April 1, 2021 it elected Michael Lannan to the Ward 7 seat after 53 ballots. From March 2020 into 2021 many meetings were held by video and most votes were taken by roll call. A 2021 state law (Chapter 54 of the Acts of 2021) changed the members’ title from Alderman to Councilor; the journals use “Councilor” from October 5, 2021. Covers 55 meetings, January 7 to December 21, 2021.
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Councilors
Joanne E. CampbellMember · Ward 1 · at 54 of 55 meetingsMichael P. ConcannonMember · At-large · at 54 of 55 meetings
Joseph E. DemersMember · Ward 4 · at 38 of 39 meetings · from Sep 2020
Jeffrey P. DillonMember · Ward 3 · at 55 of 55 meetings
Robert J. FerulloMember · At-large · at 55 of 55 meetingsRichard F. GatelyMember · Ward 2 · at 47 of 55 meetingsLindsay E. HigginsPresident · Ward 7 · at 30 of 30 meetings · until Mar 2021Michael LannanMember · Ward 7 · at 21 of 24 meetings · from Apr 2021
Darlene Mercer-BruenMember · Ward 5 · at 52 of 55 meetingsEdward TedescoPresident · Ward 6 · at 53 of 55 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the roll call at the start of each meeting in this record. Councilors who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: every full Woburn City Council meeting with a posted journal (the council’s official minutes) from January 1, 2018 through July 21, 2026: 207 meetings (regular meetings, special and budget meetings, and the inaugural meetings) and 8,114 votes. Council committee meetings are not loaded. The city’s website has council journals back to 2006; MassVoter has loaded 2018 on. Three journals (October 2 and October 16, 2018, and October 7, 2025) are not listed on the city’s Minutes & Agendas page, and the June 16, 2020 journal is not linked from its meeting page; MassVoter found them in the city’s website file library. Not here: meetings with an agenda but no posted journal (the January 6, 2020 inaugural meeting; December 11, 2018; the June 10, 2019 and June 24, 2020 budget meetings, where the June 24, 2020 link is broken; May 2 and October 3, 2023; September 17, 2024; and November 18, 2025; MassVoter is asking the City Clerk), and meetings after July 21, 2026 (the August 18, September 15 and October 6, 2026 journals are not posted yet). Eight journals from 2019, 2023 and 2024 were posted as Word documents; all the journals are typed text. Woburn’s journals record nearly every vote as “Motion made and 2nd that …, all in favor, 9-0,” naming in parentheses any councilor who voted no, abstained or was absent (“all in favor, 6-2-1 (Demers and Toro Against; Ferullo Absent)”), and the roll call at the top lists the councilors present. When the count adds up with the roll call, we show each councilor’s vote: those named as voting no or abstaining as recorded, those named as absent left out, and the other councilors present voting yes. Many votes, especially in 2019–2021, were roll calls by name (“Campbell - Yes; Concannon - No; …”), shown as recorded; when a roll call leaves out a councilor who was present, that councilor is left out of the vote, with a note. Elections of the Council President and of members to fill vacant seats were roll calls naming a person: when every councilor named the same person we show each as voting yes; otherwise we show the result only and quote the names. Councilors who arrived late, or whom the journal says recused or left the chamber, are left out of the votes taken while they were out, with a note. When a count does not add up with the roll call (for example “9-0” when only eight councilors were seated, or a count that includes a councilor the journal says had recused and left the chamber), we show the count only, with a note (50 votes); 13 votes show the result only. The journals rarely say who made or seconded a motion. The members were called Aldermen until a 2021 state law changed the title to Councilor. We will ask the city to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where councilors disagreed
Most council votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one councilor voted no or abstained, newest first.
Dec 21Grant the leave to withdraw without prejudiceMotion: Motion made and 2nd to grant the leave to withdraw without…Passed 7–1 · No: Campbell
December 21, 2021: Grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice
Motion made and 2nd to grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice, all in favor, 7-1-1 (Campbell Opposed; Gately Absent).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice, all in favor, 7-1-1 (Campbell Opposed; Gately Absent)..”
Dec 21The committee report be adopted — A committee report…Motion: Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all…Passed 7–0 · Abstained: Lannan
December 21, 2021: The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following:…
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Lannan Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Lannan
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Lannan Abstained)..”
Dec 7Approve the special permit with the 10 Conditions, as…Motion: Motion made and 2nd to approve the special permit with the…Passed 8–0 · see note
December 7, 2021: Approve the special permit with the 10 Conditions, as amended, as follows: 1. The Plan of Record shall be the plan entitled "Site Development Plans For Building Addition, 196 Lexington…
Motion made and 2nd to approve the special permit with the 10 Conditions, as amended, as follows: 1. The Plan of Record shall be the plan entitled "Site Development Plans For Building Addition, 196 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts dated September 30, 2021, revised October 6, 2021, revised November 30, 2021; Sheet V-101 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-001 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-002 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-101 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-102 dated September 30, 2021, revised October 6, 2021, revised November 30, 2021; Sheet C-103 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-104 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-501 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet 502 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-502 dated September 30, 2021" prepared by Allen & Major Associates, 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (the "Plan"); 2. Except as modified by this Decision, all conditions set forth in the Special Permit Decision dated June 14, 2005 shall remain in full force and effect; 3. Car carriers are prohibited from unloading vehicles on public streets including but not limited to Lexington Street and Mayflower Road; 4. All onsite lighting fixtures, including but not limited to building and pole mounted fixtures, will be Dark Sky compliant and shielded to minimize excess light glare toward abutting properties; 5. Construction 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 t
The journal gives the count as 8-0-1 and names Jeffrey P. Dillon (no), which does not add up with the nine members on the roll call (Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Michael P. Concannon, Richard F. Gately, Joseph E. Demers, Michael Lannan, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen and Edward Tedesco). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to approve the special permit with the 10 Conditions, as amended, as follows: 1. The Plan of Record shall be the plan entitled "Site Development Plans For Building Addition, 196 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts dated September 30, 2021, revised October 6, 2021, revised November 30, 2021; Sheet V-101 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-001 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-002 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-101 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-102 dated September 30, 2021, revised October 6, 2021, revised November 30, 2021; Sheet C-103 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-104 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-501 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet 502 dated September 30, 2021; Sheet C-502 dated September 30, 2021" prepared by Allen & Major Associates, 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (the "Plan"); 2. Except as modified by this Decision, all conditions set forth in the Special Permit Decision dated June 14, 2005 shall remain in full force and effect; 3. Car carriers are prohibited from unloading vehicles on public streets including but not limited to Lexington Street and Mayflower Road; 4. All onsite lighting fixtures, including but not limited to building and pole mounted fixtures, will be Dark Sky compliant and shielded to minimize excess light glare toward abutting properties; 5. Construction 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; 6. 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 Applicant shall provide monthly rodent control reports to both the Board of Health and the Department of Inspectional Services; 7. As-built plans shall be provided at the conclusion of the project to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department and Department of Inspectional Services. In addition, the Applicant shall provide interim as-built plans as required during permitting coordination with the City Engineer and Building Commissioner; 8. A Dust Management/Mitigation plan for dust control during all phases of sitework/ construction shall be filed with the Department of Inspectional Services; 9. The exterior design of the buildings and all signage shall be substantially as shown on the architectural plans entitled Exterior Elevations, dated September 30, 2021 and November 29, 2021 and proposed by Praxis 3 Design and Jewett Construction; and 10. There shall be no construction vehicles parking on Lexington Street nor at the George I. Campbell American Legion. A construction vehicle parking plan shall be submitted to the Building Department., all in favor, 8-0-1 (Dillon Opposed)..”
Dec 7Grant the special permit with the following 17 Conditions,…Motion: Motion made and 2nd to grant the special permit with the…Passed 5–4 · No: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen
December 7, 2021: Grant the special permit with the following 17 Conditions, as amended: 1. The Applicant shall construct and improve the site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Special...
Motion made and 2nd to grant the special permit with the following 17 Conditions, as amended: 1. The Applicant shall construct and improve the site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Special Permit Petition entitled: "Site Development Plans for Mixed Use Development, 0 New Boston Street Rear, Woburn, MA" dated May 7, 2020, revised September 2, 2021; revised November 26, 2021; Sheet EX-1 dated December 1, 2021; Sheet ANR-1 dated July 28, 2021; Sheet C-001 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-002 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-101 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-102 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-103 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-104 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-105 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-106 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-107 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-501 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-502 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-503 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-504 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-505 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-506 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-507 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet
Yes: Demers, Ferullo, Gately, Lannan, TedescoNo: Campbell, Concannon, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to grant the special permit with the following 17 Conditions, as amended: 1. The Applicant shall construct and improve the site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Special Permit Petition entitled: "Site Development Plans for Mixed Use Development, 0 New Boston Street Rear, Woburn, MA" dated May 7, 2020, revised September 2, 2021; revised November 26, 2021; Sheet EX-1 dated December 1, 2021; Sheet ANR-1 dated July 28, 2021; Sheet C-001 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-002 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-101 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-102 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-103 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-104 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-105 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-106 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-107 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-501 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-502 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-503 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-504 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-505 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-506 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-507 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet C-508 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet L-101 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021; Sheet L-102 dated September 2, 2021, revised November 26, 2021 and Sheet BMP dated November 26, 2021 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (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 Applicant 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 Applicant shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 2. 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; 3. 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 Applicant shall provide monthly rodent control reports to both the Board of Health and the Department of Inspectional Services; 4. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall file a snow storage and removal plan with the Department of Inspectional Services; 5. All dumpsters, if any, shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinance and Title 8 Section VII 8-17 of the Woburn Municipal Code. In addition rodent control measures in connection with any dumpsters shall be in place and maintained; 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. In addition, the Applicant shall provide interim as-built plans as required during permitting coordination with the City Engineer and Building Commissioner; 7. Landscaping shall be installed substantially in conformance with the Landscaping Plan as submitted by the Applicant to the City Council, except as otherwise provided for in these Conditions. Such landscaping shall be maintained, repaired or replaced by the Applicant and/or its successors and assigns, as needed to maintain compliance with such Landscape Plan and other applicable requirements; 8. In addition to those permanent signs approved in connection with the Project, the Applicant may display, on the Project property, temporary construction, marketing, or leasing similar signs stating appropriate and applicable information advertising the Project. All signage shall be as shown on the plans submitted to the City Council and subject to Section 23.9 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance; 9. The Applicant shall submit monthly construction reports to the City Council, Building Commissioner, City Engineer, Fire Department and Conservation Commission; 10. A Dust Management/Mitigation plan for dust control during all phases of sitework/ construction shall be filed with the Department of Inspectional Services; 11. The Project shall not exceed 250 units; 12. There shall be no three (3) bedroom units; 13. The Applicant must comply with the Requirements of Section 11.11 of the Zoning Ordinance (Affordable Housing Requirement) relative to the creation of 15% affordable housing units (i.e. 15% of 250 is 38 units); 14. During the period of construction and for ongoing marketing purposes, notwithstanding any pre-conditions for the issuance of a Building Permit or Certificate of Occupancy otherwise set forth herein, the Applicant shall be entitled to designate and utilize for marketing purposes (on a temporary or permanent basis) several of the units as decorated model units for leasing purposes. The model units and leasing office(s) shall be subject to the usual requirements of the Building Commissioner with respect to building and fire code compliance; 15. All buildings in the Project will incorporate the following green building techniques helping to achieve the targeted greenhouse gas reductions: a. Water efficient landscaping will be installed to minimize water use; b. The Project will employ best practices for stormwater design and construct a new stormwater management system that meets current DEP requirements; c. Residents will have access to bicycle racks in close proximity to the buildings and interior bike storage; d. The Project will include parking spaces for hybrid and electrical vehicles as well as dual electric vehicle curb-side universal charging stations integrated into the garage structure; e. Roof and wall installation and window glass will be designed to meet or exceed code; f. Light colored material will be used on the flat building roofs (cool roofs); g. Commitment to have "solar-ready" space available for a possible third- party photo-voltaic (PV) installation on a portion of the roofs, as possible; h. The heating/cooling system as a condensing (or instantaneous), gas-fired heat and hot water system with a 95% efficiency (AFUE 95%), and a high-efficiency air conditioning unit SEER 14. Heating and cooling efficiency will meet or exceed Code; i. The residential units will have programmable thermostats to allow residents to set back temperatures during non-occupancy times; j. High-efficiency LED fixtures will be used to reduce interior light power efficiency; k. Energy efficient LED fixtures will be used to light the parking lots and exterior walkways; l. Motion detectors in common areas to reduce energy consumption; m. Incorporation of Energy STAR appliances; n. All buildings will have low-flow toilets and shower heads; o. Faucet aerators for decreasing water consumption using mixed air; p. Onsite recycling programs, including recycling receptacles located in common areas; q. Trash compactor to be located in the building; 16. Mitigation for this Project shall be the payment of a monetary contribution of $150,000.00 toward the installation of traffic control and associated geometric improvements at New Boston Street at Merrimack Street, and New Boston Street at Woburn Street and Presidential Way; and 17. Petitioner shall submit a new floorplan and affordable housing layout, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No; Concannon - No; Demers - Yes, Dillon - No; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Lannan - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - No; Tedesco - Yes. MOTION PASSES..”
Oct 19Grant the leave to withdraw without prejudiceMotion: Motion made and 2nd to grant the leave to withdraw without…Passed 6–0 · Abstained: Gately, Lannan
October 19, 2021: Grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice
Motion made and 2nd to grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice, all in favor, 6-0-1-2 (Mercer-Bruen Absent, Gately and Lannan Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, TedescoAbstained: Gately, Lannan
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice, all in favor, 6-0-1-2 (Mercer-Bruen Absent, Gately and Lannan Abstained)..”
Oct 19The order be adopted — A committee report was…Motion: Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in…Passed 7–0 · Abstained: Ferullo
October 19, 2021: The order be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered That the sum of $129,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated…
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent, Ferullo Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Gately, Lannan, TedescoAbstained: Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent, Ferullo Abstained)..”
Oct 5Accept the communication and make it part of the…Motion: Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication and make it…Passed 7–0 · Abstained: Mercer-Bruen
October 5, 2021: Accept the communication and make it part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication and make it part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication and make it part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained)..”
Oct 5The minor modification be granted and that all previous…Motion: Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE granted and…Passed 7–0 · Abstained: Mercer-Bruen
October 5, 2021: The minor modification be granted and that all previous conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein — A communication dated September 29, 2021 was received from...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE granted and that all previous conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, TedescoAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE granted and that all previous conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Mercer-Bruen Abstained)..”
Sep 7Grant the special permit with the following four conditions:…Motion: Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT with the…Passed 7–0 · Abstained: Dillon
September 7, 2021: Grant the special permit with the following four conditions: 1. The Dumpster shall be screened; 2. Petitioner shall provide a pest control schedule to the Board of Health; 3. The…
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT with the following four conditions: 1. The Dumpster shall be screened; 2. Petitioner shall provide a pest control schedule to the Board of Health; 3. The parking lot shall be striped and maintained in perpetuity; and 4. Exterior lighting shall remain on the property, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent; Dillon Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Ferullo, Gately, Lannan, TedescoAbstained: Dillon
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT with the following four conditions: 1. The Dumpster shall be screened; 2. Petitioner shall provide a pest control schedule to the Board of Health; 3. The parking lot shall be striped and maintained in perpetuity; and 4. Exterior lighting shall remain on the property, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent; Dillon Abstained)..”
Aug 10Lightning Express special permit, condition 3: hours of operation…Motion: Hours of operation are from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday…Passed 8–1 · No: Mercer-Bruen
August 10, 2021: Lightning Express special permit, condition 3: hours of operation 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; no loading before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.
Hours of operation are from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, No Sundays or Holidays. There will be no loading of vehicles before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m., all in favor, 8-1 (Mercer-Bruen Opposed).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Lannan, TedescoNo: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Hours of operation are from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, No Sundays or Holidays. There will be no loading of vehicles before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m., all in favor, 8-1 (Mercer-Bruen Opposed)..”
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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