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October 19, 2021
40 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Darlene Mercer-Bruen absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Michael P. Concannon, Richard F. Gately, Joseph E. Demers, Michael Lannan, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Edward Tedesco
Absent: Darlene Mercer-Bruen
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, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to take the next matter out of order
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the next matter out of order, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the next matter out of order, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, Eagle Scout is the highest honor for Boys Scouts of America; and Whereas, Woburn resident, Samuel Currier Baker, became a member of Troop 507 in...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
The order be adopted — Order: LLC as shown on a plan entitled "Sewer Easement Plan of Land Borselli Drive in Woburn, Middlesex County Massachusetts" dated September 16, 2021 prepared by...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated October 14, 2021 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: I am writing to you...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The matter be laid on the table — A communication dated October 14, 2021 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: I am writing to you regarding the proposed construction...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by M & L Transit Systems, Inc., 60 Olympia Avenue
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: Velozo Enterprises, Inc. dba Rogers...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy, and Verizon, New England Inc. for grant of right in a way to install approximately 60 feet...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Kristin L. Moraes for special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(56) of the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to allow for...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Rentokil North America, d/b/a Ambius for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(57b) of the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Garage 42 Degrees, LLC for a special permit pursuant to Section 7.3 and 5.1(69) of the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Public Hearings
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by continuus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. c/o Ernest Penachio, 25-R Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by continuus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. c/o Ernest Penachio, 25-R Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 9, 2021 — On the petition by continuus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. c/o Ernest Penachio, 25-R Olympia Avenue,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 9, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 9, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, including the email from the City Engineer dated October 19, 2021 with the peer review comments — On the petition by...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, including the email from the City Engineer dated October 19, 2021 with the peer review comments, 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 that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, including the email from the City Engineer dated October 19, 2021 with the peer review comments, all in favor, 6-0-1-2 (Mercer-Bruen Absent, Gately and Lannan Abstained)..”
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, 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 that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 6-0-1-2 (Mercer-Bruen Absent, Gately and Lannan Abstained)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Jackson Lumber, 10 Jefferson Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for special permit pursuant to 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, 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 that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 6-0-1-2 (Mercer-Bruen Absent, Gately and Lannan Abstained)..”
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)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by amending Section 2, Definitions, to insert the...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 9, 2021 — On the petition by President Tedesco to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 9, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 9, 2021, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by 304 Cambridge LLC, 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, to amend the 1985 City of...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by 304 Cambridge LLC, 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, to amend the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by 304 Cambridge LLC, 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, to amend the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, be further...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Adopt the order, as amended by the Planning Board
Motion made and 2nd to adopt the order, as amended by the Planning Board, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to adopt the order, as amended by the Planning Board, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President 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, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on November 9, 2021, and refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinance — On the petition by President Tedesco and...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 9, 2021, and refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinance, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 9, 2021, and refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinance, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President Tedesco, Alderman Ferullo, and Alderman Demers to amend Section 11.6.12 entitled "Rooftop Dining in the b-d...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by President Tedesco, Alderman Ferullo, and Alderman Demers to amend Section 11.6.12 entitled "Rooftop Dining in the b-d District" and Section 5.1...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice
Motion made and 2nd to grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The next matter be taken from the table
Motion made and 2nd that the next matter be taken from the table, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the next matter be taken from the table, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent)..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
The order be adopted — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended as follows: by deleting "alderman" wherever it appears and inserting the word "city councilor"; by deleting...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Finance
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 from Stabilization Fund...
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)..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Petition for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by act Leasing, Inc., 215...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated October 1, 2021 was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: The City Council requests that the DPW Superintendent forward to the City Council the updated road ratings from the City's paving consultant
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council approve the following materials related to Reprecincting following the 2020 United States Decennial Census: final map; final Block Listing Report by...
Motion made and 2nd that the order be adopted, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the order be adopted, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Adjourn — President Tedesco stated that the November 2, 2021 City Council meeting is being moved until November 9, 2021 due to the 2021 Municipal Election being held on November 2, 2021
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
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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