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December 21, 2021
53 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Richard F. Gately absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Michael P. Concannon, Joseph E. Demers, Michael Lannan, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Edward Tedesco
Absent: Richard F. Gately
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 (Gately 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 (Gately 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 (Gately 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 (Gately Absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, Woburn resident, Rodney W. Flynn, is an active member of the Woburn community; and Whereas, Rodney W. Flynn is an Angel Volunteer; and Whereas, Rodney W....
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
New Petitions
The authorization to provide personal services pursuant to m.g.l. ch. 268A, sec. 20(b) be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CH. 268A, SEC. 20(b) be APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CH. 268A, SEC. 20(b) be APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 35 feet of conduit southerly from...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition by Northeast Tree, Inc., 62 Holton Street, for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales License
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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 (Gately 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: Anchor Auto Sales, Inc., 3 Breed...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — e.a. Spry, Inc. for special permit to modify Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated November 13, 2015 as modified by Landowner's...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Black Diamond Landscapes Inc. for a special permit to modify Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated February 13, 2020 and a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Loco Donuts, LLC for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(29), Section 5.1(63A), and Section 12 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 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on behalf of the petitioner
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on behalf of the petitioner, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on behalf of the petitioner, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The First Amendment to the Development Agreement with the Amended Master Concept Plan for execution by Mayor Galvin be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the First Amendment to the Development Agreement with the Amended Master Concept Plan for execution by Mayor Galvin BE APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the First Amendment to the Development Agreement with the Amended Master Concept Plan for execution by Mayor Galvin BE APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — Request by West Woburn Development Corporation for Minor Modification to Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on behalf of the petitioner
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on behalf of the petitioner, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Tarby to speak on behalf of the petitioner, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Grant the minor modification with the condition that any other previously existing conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein
Motion made and 2nd to grant the minor modification with the condition that any other previously existing conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to grant the minor modification with the condition that any other previously existing conditions remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Public Hearings
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 230 feet of a new 4-inch-high...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 230 feet of a new 4-inch-high pressure plastic gas main...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 4, 2022 — On the petition by National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 230 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON January 4, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON January 4, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 962 feet of conduit...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 4, 2022 — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON January 4, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON January 4, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by President Tedesco, Councilor Ferullo, and Councilor Demers to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President Tedesco, Councilor Ferullo, and Councilor 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, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by President Tedesco, Councilor Ferullo, and Councilor Demers to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be further amended as follows:...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Adopt the order — On the petition by President Tedesco, Councilor Ferullo, and Councilor Demers to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, be further amended as follows: 1. by...
Motion made and 2nd to ADOPT THE ORDER, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADOPT THE ORDER, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by tdc Development Group, LLC, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, to amend the 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by tdc Development Group, LLC, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by tdc Development Group, LLC, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by tdc Development Group, LLC, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by 1. adding a...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice
Motion made and 2nd to grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice, all in favor, 7-1-1 (Campbell Opposed; Gately Absent).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Lannan, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoNo: Campbell
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice, all in favor, 7-1-1 (Campbell Opposed; Gately Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to take from the table the next matter under Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take from the table the next matter under Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take from the table the next matter under Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
The order be adopted — Order: Section 3, that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to convey a parcel of land consisting of 2,450 square feet, identified in the Assessors records as 0 Lamoil...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Ordinance, Charter and Rules
Amend the order to include an effective date of January 1, 2022
Motion made and 2nd to amend the order to include an effective date of January 1, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend the order to include an effective date of January 1, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted, as amended — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Woburn, that Title 2,...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, as amended, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, as amended, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Amend the order to include an effective date of January 1, 2022
Motion made and 2nd to amend the order to include an effective date of January 1, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend the order to include an effective date of January 1, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted, as amended — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Woburn, that Title 3,...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, as amended, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, as amended, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Amend the order to include an effective date of January 1, 2022
Motion made and 2nd to amend the order to include an effective date of January 1, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend the order to include an effective date of January 1, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted, as amended — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Woburn, that Title 13,...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, as amended, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, as amended, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Amend the order to include an effective date of January 1, 2022
Motion made and 2nd to amend the order to include an effective date of January 1, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend the order to include an effective date of January 1, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted, as amended — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: ordered Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Woburn, that pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, as amended, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, as amended, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: c.n. Wood...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Lannan Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, TedescoAbstained: Lannan
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Lannan Abstained)..”
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: Robert...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council establish one special election polling location for the City of Woburn for the sole purpose of holding and conducting the special election for the...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to Committee on Liaison — Order: The Committee on Liaison meet with the Board of Health and the City Solicitor on notification and enforcement of the plastic bag ban ordinance
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules — Order: Buildings and Construction, of the Woburn Municipal Code be amended as follows: By deleting Section 15-5 Building...
Motion made and 2nd that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to add the next matter to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to add the next matter to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to add the next matter to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record to adopt the Affordable Housing Plan — A communication dated December 15, 2021 was received from Attorney Joseph R....
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record to adopt the Affordable Housing Plan, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record to adopt the Affordable Housing Plan, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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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