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April 5, 2022
39 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..”
Suspend the rules to take the matter under Communication and Reports and allow his Honor the Mayor to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the matter under Communication and Reports and allow his Honor the Mayor to speak, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the matter under Communication and Reports and allow his Honor the Mayor to speak, 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 matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated March 28, 2022 was received from former Veterans Agent, Larry Guiseppe as follows: Mike, I have asked Gordon to put Robert (Bob)...
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..”
Mayor’s Communications
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated March 31, 2022 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear President...
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..”
Suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin or designee to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin or designee to speak, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Galvin or designee to speak, all in favor, 9-0..”
Place the matter on file and to return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to place the matter on file and to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to place the matter on file and to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
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..”
The matters be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petitions for renewal of Livery Licenses by the following: Boston Express Livery Service Inc., 165 New Boston Street, No....
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 relocate three poles, P591/38, P591/37, and P951/36, and 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..”
Any and all communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Petition by eca nema Brightfields I, LLC and eca nema Brightfields II, LLC requesting a minor modification of special...
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..”
Suspend the rules to allow the parties to speak on behalf of the petitioner
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the parties to speak on behalf of the petitioner, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the parties to speak on behalf of the petitioner, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — Petition by eca nema Brightfields I, LLC and eca nema Brightfields II, LLC requesting a minor modification of special permit issued on...
Motion made and 2nd 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 MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to the Building Department, Engineering Department, and the Fire Department requesting comments on the minor modification request for the next City Council meeting
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Department, Engineering Department, and the Fire Department requesting comments on the minor modification request for the next City Council meeting, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Department, Engineering Department, and the Fire Department requesting comments on the minor modification request for the next City Council meeting, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by True World Foods Boston LLC, 242 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit...
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 True World Foods Boston LLC, 242 Salem Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 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..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 19, 2022, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by True World...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 19, 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 19, 2022, and that the matter be REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules and allow for a five-minute recess
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow for a five-minute recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow for a five-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..”
Any and all communications 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 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 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 19, 2022, that it remain in the Committee on Special Permits, and a communication be sent to City Engineer Jay...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 19, 2022, that it remain in the committee on Special Permits, and a communication be sent to City Engineer Jay Corey requesting his feedback, 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 19, 2022, that it remain in the committee on Special Permits, and a communication be sent to City Engineer Jay Corey requesting his feedback, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Liaison
Adopt the committee report, as amended to reflect the City Solicitor was authorized to settle the matter with the five conditions, as discussed in executive session, and the will of the City...
Motion made and 2nd to adopt the committee report, as amended to reflect the City Solicitor was authorized to settle the matter with the five conditions, as discussed in executive session, and the will of the City Council to issue the special permit, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to adopt the committee report, as amended to reflect the City Solicitor was authorized to settle the matter with the five conditions, as discussed in executive session, and the will of the City Council to issue the special permit, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Ordinance, Charter and Rules
The committee report be adopted — 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 12, Streets,...
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: ordered Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Woburn that Title 13, Public...
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 Transaction Corporate Shuttles Inc., 5 Wheeling Avenue, for renewal of Common...
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 March 16, 2022 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..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated March 23, 2022 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Higgins: By the power...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated March 24, 2022 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Higgins: By the power...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules, and that a communication be sent to the City Treasurer requesting his comments on the matter for the committee meeting —...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, and that a communication be sent to the City Treasurer requesting his comments on the matter for the committee meeting, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, and that a communication be sent to the City Treasurer requesting his comments on the matter for the committee meeting, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — Resolve: Be it Resolved, the Committee on Special Permits meet to review the special permit for Diversified Construction at 271 Salem...
Motion made and 2nd 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 MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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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