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Woburn City Council · 2020–2021 Council · Regular meeting

January 5, 2021

30 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.

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Attendance

Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Michael P. Concannon, Richard F. Gately, Joseph E. Demers, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Edward Tedesco, Lindsay E. Higgins

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Regular meeting

Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - 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; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mayor’s Communications

The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The amount of $5,000,000.00 be and is transferred as follows from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct #01-359000 $5,000,000.00 to Stabilization...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Absent; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Jeffrey P. Dillon 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; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Absent; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: §20, as amended by Section 15 of Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2016, establishing the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund; to...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · 8–0

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Absent; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoThe roll call lists Jeffrey P. Dillon 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; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Absent; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

New Petitions

The contract for snow plowing services be approved

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the CONTRACT FOR SNOW PLOWING SERVICES be APPROVED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the CONTRACT FOR SNOW PLOWING SERVICES be APPROVED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The contract for snow plowing services and pressure washing services be approved

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the CONTRACT FOR SNOW PLOWING SERVICES AND PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES be APPROVED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the CONTRACT FOR SNOW PLOWING SERVICES AND PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES be APPROVED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Safelite Fulfillment Inc. d/b/a Safelite Auto Glass, 7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, Ohio 43235 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

The matter be laid on the table — A communication dated December 14, 2020 with attachments was received from Matthew P. Maggiore, Manager, Maggiore Construction Corp., 13 Wheeling Avenue, Woburn,...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be LAID ON THE TABLE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Public Hearings

The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by Nardone Electrical Corporation, 160 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - 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; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Nardone Electrical Corporation, 160 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Continued the public hearing to the Regular Meeting of the City Council on February 2, 2021

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to continued the public hearing to the Regular Meeting of the City Council on February 2, 2021, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd to continued the public hearing to the Regular Meeting of the City Council on February 2, 2021, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Alderman Tedesco made a motion to reconsider his vote to continue the public hearing which was 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Alderman Tedesco made a motion to reconsider his vote to continue the public hearing which was 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Alderman Tedesco made a motion to reconsider his vote to continue the public hearing which was 2nd by Alderman Mercer-Bruen, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..” (Motion: Tedesco, second: Mercer-Bruen)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on February 2, 2021 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Nardone...

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 2, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 2, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Take from the table the request by Seaver Properties and Shannon Farm Dev., LLC relative to a minor modification of Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit for property located at 285,...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to take from the table the request by Seaver Properties and Shannon Farm Dev., LLC relative to a minor modification of Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit for property located at 285, 287 & 299 Lexington Street, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd to take from the table the request by Seaver Properties and Shannon Farm Dev., LLC relative to a minor modification of Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit for property located at 285, 287 & 299 Lexington Street, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of hearing from the petitioner, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Return to the regular order of business

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The minor modification be approved, as amended with the condition as follows: 1. That all conditions of any previous special permit shall remain in full force and effect unless modified herein —...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. That all conditions of any previous special permit shall remain in full force and effect unless modified herein, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION be APPROVED, AS AMENDED with the condition as follows: 1. That all conditions of any previous special permit shall remain in full force and effect unless modified herein, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Return to the regular order of business

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2 to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2 to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, Erik Kortz, Trustee, 25 Everett Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - 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; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, Erik Kortz, Trustee, 25 Everett Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

The public hearing be continued to adate to be determined by the City Council president and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by 25 Everett Street...

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO ADATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO ADATE TO BE DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

The Powerpoint presentation viewed at this meeting be received and made part of the record

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the Powerpoint presentation viewed at this meeting be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the Powerpoint presentation viewed at this meeting be received and made part of the record, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by frh Realty LLC, An Affiliate of Fairfield Residential, 5 Burlington Woods, Suite 203, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 for a...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on February 2, 2021 — On the petition by frh Realty LLC, An Affiliate of Fairfield Residential, 5 Burlington Woods, Suite...

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 2, 2021, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 2, 2021, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Communications and Reports

The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated December 21, 2020 was received from Matthew Watkins, Eversource Energy, Siting & Construction Services, Eversource relative to the...

Minutes, page 12

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Motions, Orders and Resolutions

The order be adopted — From Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding the following:...

Minutes, page 12

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes.

Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, 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; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes..”

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The matter be referred to the traffic commission — From Traffic Commission: ordered Be it Ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further...

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · 8–1

Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes.

Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Higgins, Mercer-BruenNo: Tedesco

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

The order be adopted — From Traffic Commission: ordered Be it Ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding the following:...

Minutes, page 13

Adopt orderPassed · 8–1

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes.

Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, 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; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - No; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

The order be adopted — Order: Rule 35 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council shall be amended to read as follows: Rule 35

Minutes, page 14

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Adjourn

Minutes, page 14

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes.

From the minutes

“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Concannon - Yes; Demers - Yes, Dillon - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Tedesco - Yes; Higgins - Yes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

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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