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May 4, 2021
25 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..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $750,000.00 be and is hereby Transferred as so stated from Over- lay Reserve Acct#01-322000 to opeb Trust Fund Acct #750048-483011
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor 9-0..”
Suspend the rules for the purpose of adding two late filed matters to the order of the day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purpose of adding two late filed matters to the order of the day, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purpose of adding two late filed matters to the order of the day, all in favor 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Order: As amended, be further amended by amending the definition of "restaurant, full-service" in Section 2 by inserting after "space" on the first line...
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..”
An 2nd that the order be adopted
Motion made an 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made an 2nd that the ORDER be ADOPTED, all in favor 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2 to return to the regular order of business, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 to return to the regular order of business, all in favor 9-0..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred public hearing — Petition by Café Leonardo, 130 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801 special per- mit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 9-0..”
Public Hearings
Receive the communication and make part of the permanent file
Motion made and 2nd to receive the communication and make part of the permanent file, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to receive the communication and make part of the permanent file, all in favor 9-0..”
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
Motion made and 2nd to 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 to 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..”
All communication be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hear- ing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 15, 2021 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEAR- ING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 15, 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 HEAR- ING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 15, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor 9-0..”
All communication be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all 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 spe- cial permit pursuant to 1985 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..”
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 Jackson Lumber,...
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..”
All communication be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for pub- lic comments — Petition by Madison Woburn Holding, LLC, 369 Washington Street a/k/a 375 Washington Street (Chick-Fil-A) for a special permit pursuant to 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for pub- lic comments, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for pub- lic comments, all in favor 9-0..”
Close the public hearing — Petition by Madison Woburn Holding, LLC, 369 Washington Street a/k/a 375 Washington Street (Chick-Fil-A) for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
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..”
All communication be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — Petition by Autoworx, Inc., 921 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section...
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 — Petition by Autoworx, Inc., 921 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section 5.1 (44) to allow for...
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..”
All communication be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all 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 frh Realty LLC, An Affiliate of Fairfield Residential, 5 Burlington Woods, Suite 203, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 for a...
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 June 1, 2021 and that the matter be re- ferred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by frh Realty...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING be CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 1, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE RE- FERRED 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 JUNE 1, 2021 AND THAT THE MATTER BE RE- FERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petitions for renewal of Livery Licenses by Boston Express Livery Service, Inc.; Ca- margo Chauffeur Service, LLC; Harmony Transportation Inc.; Kelley...
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..”
Appointments and Elections
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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