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June 22, 2021
53 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Special meeting.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Michael P. Concannon, Richard F. Gately, Joseph E. Demers, Michael Lannan, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Edward Tedesco
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Special 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..”
The City Council suspends the rules and take the Resolve for Suicide Prevention out of order
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council suspends the rules and take the Resolve for Suicide Prevention out of order, all in favor 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council suspends the rules and take the Resolve for Suicide Prevention out of order, all in favor 9-0..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, suicide is an extremely complex, but preventable, health issue that requires compassion, empathy, trust, understanding, and access to professional...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The City Council return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council return to the regular order of business, all in favor 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council return to the regular order of business, all in favor 9- 0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The order be given a first reading, and that the order be laid on the table — Order: The sum of $45,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated from Cemetery Interest Fund and Distributed as follows for...
Motion made and 2nd that the order be given a first reading, and that the order be laid on the table, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the order be given a first reading, and that the order be laid on the table, all in favor, 9-0..”
The City Council suspends the rules for A late filings the following orders be added to Mayor's Communications as late filed matters
Motion made and 2nd that the CITY COUNCIL SUSPENDS THE RULES FOR A LATE FILINGS the following orders be added to Mayor's Communications as late filed matters, all in favor, 9-0
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the CITY COUNCIL SUSPENDS THE RULES FOR A LATE FILINGS the following orders be added to Mayor's Communications as late filed matters, all in favor, 9-0.”
The both orders be given the first reading and that the matters be laid on the table
Motion made and 2nd that the both orders be given the first reading and that the MATTERS BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the both orders be given the first reading and that the MATTERS BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0.”
The City Council return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council return to the regular order of business, all in favor 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council return to the regular order of business, all in favor 9- 0..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing — On the Petition by 18 Hovey Street Rear Left, LLC, Vittorio D'Amore, 84 N. Margin Street, Apt.#9, Boston, Massachusetts 02113 for a Special Permit...
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..”
Any and all communications be accepted and made part of the permanent record — 88****8 Request for a Minor Modification to Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit/LCS Woburn LLC, to...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be accepted and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be accepted and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
The City Council return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council return to the regular order of business, all in favor 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council return to the regular order of business, all in favor 9- 0..”
The minor modification be granted — 88****8 Request for a Minor Modification to Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit/LCS Woburn LLC, to replace the Site Plan of record in the Decision...
Motion made and 2nd that the minor modification be granted, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the minor modification be granted, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Special Event Permit for sci Woburn for the Horn Pond Summer Concert Series on July 9th, 23rd and August 6th, 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Horn Pond...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules and move the Petition by nd Properties LLC, 264 Salem Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, to amend the1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance as amended be further amended as...
Motion and made and 2nd to SUSPEND THE RULES AND MOVE the Petition by ND Properties LLC, 264 Salem Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, to amend the1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance as amended be further amended as follows: amend Section 25 UPPER MAIN STREET OVERLAY DISTRICT (UMS) as follows: 1. Section 25F.3 shall be amended by deleting "fifty-seven (57)" on the last line of the paragraph and replacing with "twenty (20) units per acre.", from MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS to NEW PETITIONS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion and made and 2nd to SUSPEND THE RULES AND MOVE the Petition by ND Properties LLC, 264 Salem Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, to amend the1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance as amended be further amended as follows: amend Section 25 UPPER MAIN STREET OVERLAY DISTRICT (UMS) as follows: 1. Section 25F.3 shall be amended by deleting "fifty-seven (57)" on the last line of the paragraph and replacing with "twenty (20) units per acre.", from MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS to NEW PETITIONS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Motion and made and 2nd to suspend the rules and move the Petition by nd Properties LLC, 264 Salem Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, to amend the1985...
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 City Council return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council return to the regular order of business, all in favor 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council return to the regular order of business, all in favor 9- 0..”
Public Hearings
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the Petition by Joseph Prizio, 96 Pleasant Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and 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 Joseph Prizio, 96 Pleasant Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a 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 closed — On the Petition by Joseph Prizio, 96 Pleasant Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted with the following condition: 1. The parcel shall be graded to drain away from 5 Beacon Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801 — On the Petition by Joseph Prizio, 96...
Motion made and 2nd that the special permit be granted with the following condition: 1. The parcel shall be graded to drain away from 5 Beacon Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the special permit be granted with the following condition: 1. The parcel shall be graded to drain away from 5 Beacon Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the Petition by g&a Realty Trust, 433 Main Street, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Accept and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd to accept and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the Petition by g&a Realty Trust, 433 Main Street, Massachusetts 01801 for a special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 special permit and site plan review be granted with the following conditions: 1. The plan of record is dated June 21, 2021; and 2. That the Building Inspector confirm there is no substantial...
Motion made and 2nd that the special permit and site plan review be granted with the following conditions: 1. The plan of record is dated June 21, 2021; and 2. That the Building Inspector confirm there is no substantial alteration or improvement under Section 18.4 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as well as that Section 18.5 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances impact statement is not appropriate, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the special permit and site plan review be granted with the following conditions: 1. The plan of record is dated June 21, 2021; and 2. That the Building Inspector confirm there is no substantial alteration or improvement under Section 18.4 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as well as that Section 18.5 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances impact statement is not appropriate, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Popeyes, 305 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and 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 Popeyes, 305 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 July 13, 2021 — On the petition by Popeyes, 305 Mishawum Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 13, 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 JULY 13, 2021, all in favor, 9-0..”
Amend the petition to include Site Plan Review
Motion made and 2nd to amend the petition to include Site Plan Review, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend the petition to include Site Plan Review, all in favor, 9-0..”
The next two matters be taken collectively
Motion made and 2nd that the next two matters be taken collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the next two matters be taken collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco and Alderman Ferullo to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to the City Solicitor to review the Planning Board's recommendations and suggest changes to the orders
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor to review the Planning Board's recommendations and suggest changes to the orders, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor to review the Planning Board's recommendations and suggest changes to the orders, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco and Alderman Ferullo to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be further amended by amending...
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 — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco and Alderman Ferullo to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be further amended by amending the definition of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco and Alderman Ferullo to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be...
Motion made and 2nd that THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco, Alderman Ferullo and Alderman Demers to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to the City Solicitor to review the Planning Board's recommendations and suggest changes to the orders
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor to review the Planning Board's recommendations and suggest changes to the orders, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor to review the Planning Board's recommendations and suggest changes to the orders, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco, Alderman Ferullo and Alderman Demers to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning ordinances, as amended, be further...
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 — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco, Alderman Ferullo and Alderman Demers to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning ordinances, as amended, be further amended as follows:...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — On the petition by Alderman Tedesco, Alderman Ferullo and Alderman Demers to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, 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 closed — On the petition by President Tedesco concerning the structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts known...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be dismissed without prejudice — 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 matter be dismissed without prejudice, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the matter be dismissed without prejudice, all in favor, 9-0..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
The order be adopted — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by revising Title 2, Article xviii, Compensation of Officers and Employees as follows (deletion in...
Motion and made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion and made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The following matter that was laid on the table at the June 14, 2021 meeting be added to the agenda
Motion made and 2nd that the following matter that was laid on the table at the June 14, 2021 meeting be added to the agenda, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following matter that was laid on the table at the June 14, 2021 meeting be added to the agenda, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Motion made and 2nd that the following matter that was laid on the table at the June 14, 2021 meeting be added to the agenda, all in favor, 9-0
Motion and made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion and made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Infrastructure and Public Lands
The commitete report be accepted and placed on file
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITETE REPORT BE ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITETE REPORT BE ACCEPTED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — On the petition to accept the Plan and Profile Plan submitted for Hill Street as a Public Way, committee report was received, "back for action"
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..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and Licenses
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Checker Cab of Woburn, Inc., 827 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Livery License for three (3) vehicles, committee...
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 committee report be adopted — On the petition by Checker Cab of Woburn, Inc., 827 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for renewal of a Taxi Cab License for one (1) vehicle, committee...
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..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order to transfer the sum of $249,000.00 be transferred from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct to various fire Accts, committee report was received "ought to pass"
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 June 10, 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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
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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