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January 18, 2022
35 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Richard F. Gately, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Michael P. Concannon
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
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated January 13, 2021 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: re: City...
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..”
Adopt the order — A communication dated January 13, 2021 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: re: City Council acceptance of gift of funds for economic development...
Motion made and 2nd to ADOPT the order, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADOPT the order, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to take the next matter out of order and to allow Larry Guiseppe to address the City Council
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the next matter out of order and to allow Larry Guiseppe to address the City Council, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the next matter out of order and to allow Larry Guiseppe to address the City Council, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated January 12, 2022 was received from Larry Guiseppe, Woburn Veterans' Services Officer as follows: Lindsey I would like to say a few...
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..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition by Cargotiator LLC dba Cargotiator Auto Sales for a new Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales License, at 104 Winn Street
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Skyworks Solutions, Inc., to amend an inflammable license, for N- Methyl2pyrrolidone Class B 4x350 gallons in ibc container to...
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
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record and that the public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by National Grid for a grant of right in a...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record and that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record and that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9- 0..”
Close the public hearing and to grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing and to GRANT THE LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing and to GRANT THE LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications 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 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, 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 February 1, 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 February 1, 2022, 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 February 1, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 a 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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications 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 NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 35 feet of conduit...
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 NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 35 feet of conduit southerly from manhole,...
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..”
Approve the grant of right in a way as follows: 1. In accordance with the Department of Public Works communication dated December 30, 2021; 2. That a traffic management plan be submitted to the...
Motion made and 2nd to approve the grant of right in a way as follows: 1. In accordance with the Department of Public Works communication dated December 30, 2021; 2. That a traffic management plan be submitted to the City Engineer's office and Traffic Division of the Woburn Police Department; and 3. That a construction vehicle parking plan be submitted to the building inspector, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to approve the grant of right in a way as follows: 1. In accordance with the Department of Public Works communication dated December 30, 2021; 2. That a traffic management plan be submitted to the City Engineer's office and Traffic Division of the Woburn Police Department; and 3. That a construction vehicle parking plan be submitted to the building inspector, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by e.a. Spry, Inc., 54 Holton Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit to modify...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications 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 communications 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 e.a. Spry, Inc., 54 Holton Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit to modify Landowner's Decision and Notice...
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 February 1, 2022, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by e.a. Spry,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON February 1, 2022, 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 February 1, 2022, and that the matter be REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Black Diamond Landscapes, Inc., 33 Ryder Street, Arlington, Massachusetts 02476, for a special...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications 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 communications 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 Black Diamond Landscapes, Inc., 33 Ryder Street, Arlington, Massachusetts 02476, for a special permit to modify Landowner's...
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..”
Accept the communication from Building Inspector Thomas C. Quinn Jr. dated October 8, 2021
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication from Building Inspector Thomas C. Quinn Jr. dated October 8, 2021, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication from Building Inspector Thomas C. Quinn Jr. dated October 8, 2021, all in favor, 9-0..”
Accept the communication from Theresa and Robert Borelli dated January 18, 2022
Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication from Theresa and Robert Borelli dated January 18, 2022, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the communication from Theresa and Robert Borelli dated January 18, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
Close the public hearing and to grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice
Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing and to GRANT THE LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to close the public hearing and to GRANT THE LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — Petition by Loco Donuts, LLC, 10 State Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section...
Motion made and 2nd that any and all communications 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 communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Accept the powerpoint presentation
Motion made and 2nd to accept the powerpoint presentation, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the powerpoint presentation, all in favor, 9-0..”
Take a five (5) minute recess
Motion made and 2nd to take a five (5) minute recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take a five (5) minute recess, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — Petition by Loco Donuts, LLC, 10 State Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(29), Section 5.1(63A),...
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 February 15, 2022, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — Petition by Loco Donuts, LLC,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON February 15, 2022, 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 February 15, 2022, and that the matter be REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated January 3, 2022 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, 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 laid on the table — Order: Buildings and Construction, of the Woburn Municipal Code as amended, be further amended, as follows: by inserting at the end of Article I, Section 15-5...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: The Rules and Orders of the City Council, as amended, shall be further amended as follows: by deleting "alderman" wherever it appears and inserting the word "city...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, 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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