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April 20, 2021
34 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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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, Michael Lannan, Edward Tedesco
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, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Boston Express Livery Service, Inc., 165 New Boston Street, Woburn, for renewal of Livery License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Camargo Chauffeur Service, LLC, 35 Dix Road Ext., Woburn, for renewal of Livery License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Harmony Transportation Inc., 8 Conn Street, Woburn, for renewal of Livery License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Kelley Towncar, Inc., 880 Main Street, Woburn, for renewal of Livery License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Public Safety and Licenses — Petition by Sams Liv Express, LLC, 22 North Warren Street, Woburn, for renewal of Livery License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Linear Retail Woburn #1 LLC, 5 Burlington Woods Drive, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, for a Special Permit to allow 1
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Popeye's, 305 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Sections...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by aba Therapeutics, LLC, 30 Pento Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a Special Permit pursuant to Section 7.3 of the 1985 City of Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by eca nema Brightfields I LLC and eca nema Brightfields II LLC, 282 Moody Street, Suite 202, Waltham,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by eca nema Brightfields I LLC and eca nema Brightfields II LLC, 282 Moody Street, Suite 202, Waltham, Massachusetts 02453 for...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0.”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 18, 2021 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by eca nema...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 18, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 18, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor 9-0.”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 4, 2021 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Jackson Lumber,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 4, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 4, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor 9-0..”
Accept the draft of conditions
Motion made and 2nd to accept the draft of conditions, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the draft of conditions, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Woburn (Edens), LLC, 21 Customs House Street, Suite 450, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 pursuant to 1989 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Woburn (Edens), LLC, 21 Customs House Street, Suite 450, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 pursuant to 1989 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section...
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing, all in favor 9-0..”
On the petition by Woburn (Edens), LLC, 21 Customs House Street, Suite 450, Boston, Massachusetts 02110 pursuant to 1989 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 30.13.2 for an amendment to...
Motion made and 2nd, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd, all in favor 9-0..”
Accept any and all communications received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd to accept any and all communications received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept any and all communications received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Crossroads Properties, LLC, c/o Cummings Properties, LLC, 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
On the petition by Crossroads Properties, LLC, c/o Cummings Properties, LLC, 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd, all in favor 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Landmark News Group Inc. dba Wicked Bagel Woburn, 171 Mass Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Landmark News Group Inc. dba Wicked Bagel Woburn, 171 Mass Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420 for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
On the petition by Landmark News Group Inc. dba Wicked Bagel Woburn, 171 Mass Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd, all in favor 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the record — On the petition by President Tedesco concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 9-0..”
An 2nd to receive the communication and be made part of the permanent record
Motion made an 2nd to receive the communication and be made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made an 2nd to receive the communication and be made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President Tedesco concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 18, 2021 — On the petition by President Tedesco concerning the structure or structures located in the City of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 18, 2021, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 18, 2021, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Common Carrier License by Transaction Corporate Shuttle Inc., committee report was received "ought to pass with existing limits and...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT be ADOPTED, all in favor 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 9, 2021 was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison Avenue as follows: Council...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 7, 2021 from the Woburn Retirement Board as follows: Re: Notice of Retirement Board Meeting to Grant Retiree cola Statutory...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The matter be referred to public hearing — Order: Section 5.2
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0..”
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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