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March 15, 2022
28 recorded votes, 1 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..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition by Transaction Corporate Shuttles Inc., 5 Wheeling Avenue, for renewal of Common Carrier License
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..”
Approve the special event permit
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT, all in favor, 9-0..”
Approve the name update — Petition by dcd Nucar Womar, LLC, 40 Winn Street, request to update name on First Class Motor Vehicle Sales license to dcd Nucar Woma, LLC Nucar Lannan Chevrolet of Woburn
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE NAME UPDATE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE NAME UPDATE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Montvale Land LLC requesting to amend Sections 13 and 28 of the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to allow for offsite...
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 NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource...
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..”
The public hearing be closed and the grant of right in a way be approved — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install one new joint...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed and the grant of right in a way be approved, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be closed and the grant of right in a way be approved, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communication 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 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..”
Table the matter — 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), and Section 12 of the 1985 City...
Motion made and 2nd to table the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to table the matter, 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..”
Add finding number four as follows: The petitioner understands and accepts all of the conditions as outlined in the special permit, and the petitioner understand and agrees that a violation to the...
Motion made and 2nd to add finding number four as follows: The petitioner understands and accepts all of the conditions as outlined in the special permit, and the petitioner understand and agrees that a violation to the conditions as outlined can result in revocation of said permit, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add finding number four as follows: The petitioner understands and accepts all of the conditions as outlined in the special permit, and the petitioner understand and agrees that a violation to the conditions as outlined can result in revocation of said permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — 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), and Section 12 of the...
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..”
Adopt the findings as follows: 1. The proposal through the conditions made part of the special permit provides reasonable and appropriate safeguards to the area; 2. The proposal eliminates a...
Motion made and 2nd to ADOPT THE FINDINGS as follows: 1. The proposal through the conditions made part of the special permit provides reasonable and appropriate safeguards to the area; 2. The proposal eliminates a two-way curb cut onto Commerce Way by prohibiting right turns into the property and restricting the curb cut to right turns only exiting the property; 3. The proposal has been reviewed by Engineering and the Building departments; and 4. The petitioner understands and accepts all of the conditions as outlined in the special permit, and the petitioner understand and agrees that a violation to the conditions as outlined can result in revocation of said permit, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADOPT THE FINDINGS as follows: 1. The proposal through the conditions made part of the special permit provides reasonable and appropriate safeguards to the area; 2. The proposal eliminates a two-way curb cut onto Commerce Way by prohibiting right turns into the property and restricting the curb cut to right turns only exiting the property; 3. The proposal has been reviewed by Engineering and the Building departments; and 4. The petitioner understands and accepts all of the conditions as outlined in the special permit, and the petitioner understand and agrees that a violation to the conditions as outlined can result in revocation of said permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
Amend the committee report to say the plan of record, "revised March 8, 2022"
Motion made and 2nd to amend the committee report to say the plan of record, "revised March 8, 2022", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend the committee report to say the plan of record, "revised March 8, 2022", all in favor, 9-0..”
Grant the special permit with the 23 conditions as reported by the Committee on Special Permits, as amended
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT with the 23 conditions as reported by the Committee on Special Permits, as amended, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Opposed).
The journal gives the count as 8-0-1 and names Joanne E. Campbell (no), which does not add up with the nine members on the roll call (Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Richard F. Gately, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola and Michael P. Concannon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE SPECIAL PERMIT with the 23 conditions as reported by the Committee on Special Permits, as amended, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Opposed)..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Reliable Property Management Services, LLC, 283 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for...
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 updated plans — On the petition by Reliable Property Management Services, LLC, 283 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd to accept updated plans, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept updated plans, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Reliable Property Management Services, LLC, 283 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to the...
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 April 5, 2022, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Reliable...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 5, 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 April 5, 2022, and that the matter be REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Order to transfer the sum of $255,343.18 from Mayor Salary Adjustment Account to Fire Regular...
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 — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Petition by wmk, LLC dba Mobility Works, 299 f&h Washington Street, for renewal of First Class...
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 — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Petition by m&l Transit Systems Inc., 60 Olympia Avenue, for renewal of Common Carrier License
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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules — Order: Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places, of the Woburn Municipal Code as amended, be further amended, by revising...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules — Order: Public Services, of the Woburn Municipal Code as amended, be further amended, by revising Article II, Water System,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be placed on file — Resolve: Whereas, when Mass Highway District 5 installed flashing signs on Salem Street, the grinding of the street to prep for repaving was not done; and Whereas,...
Motion made and 2nd that the matter be placed on file, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the matter be placed on file, all in favor, 9-0..”
Adopt the resolve — Resolve: Be it Resolved, that a communication be sent to Mass Highway District 5 asking for an update on the completion of Montvale Avenue widening project
Motion made and 2nd to ADOPT THE RESOLVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADOPT THE RESOLVE, 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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