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May 17, 2022
47 recorded votes, 7 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
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated May 2, 2022 was received from Ellen Callahan Doucette, City Solicitor as follows: Re: Appointing...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the committee on liasion — A communication dated May 2, 2022 was received from Ellen Callahan Doucette, City Solicitor as follows: Re: Appointing Authority - Human...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIASION, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIASION, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: The Woburn Fire and Police Departments be and are hereby authorized pursuant to m.g.l c.44, §53A to accept gifts of funds in the amount of seven hundred and fifty...
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..”
Amend the Order by adding the following at the end thereof: "Further, that the PILOT Agreements for eca nema Brightfields I, LLC and eca nema Brightfields II, LLC be given a first reading by the...
Motion made and 2nd to amend the Order by adding the following at the end thereof: "Further, that the PILOT Agreements for ECA NEMA Brightfields I, LLC and ECA NEMA Brightfields II, LLC be given a first reading by the City Council and then referred to the Committee on Finance.", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend the Order by adding the following at the end thereof: "Further, that the PILOT Agreements for ECA NEMA Brightfields I, LLC and ECA NEMA Brightfields II, LLC be given a first reading by the City Council and then referred to the Committee on Finance.", all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: Whereas, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 45th, as amended by Section 61 of Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2021 allows...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
All three Marijuana Zoning Amendments be referred to one combined public hearing
Motion made and 2nd that all three Marijuana Zoning Amendments BE REFERRED TO ONE COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING, 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 that all three Marijuana Zoning Amendments BE REFERRED TO ONE COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0- 1 (Campbell Opposed)..”
Motion made and 2nd that all three Marijuana Zoning Amendments BE REFERRED TO ONE COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING, 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 that all three Marijuana Zoning Amendments BE REFERRED TO ONE COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Opposed)..”
Motion made and 2nd that all three Marijuana Zoning Amendments BE REFERRED TO ONE COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING, 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 that all three Marijuana Zoning Amendments BE REFERRED TO ONE COMBINED PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Opposed)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules — Order: §3 be and are hereby accepted, and in accordance with such acceptance, a local sales tax shall be imposed upon the...
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 Finance — Order: The amount of $449,258.85 be and is transferred as so stated From: Mayor Salary Adjustment Acct# 0112151-511019 $449,258.85 To: Various...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, 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..”
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..”
Suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on 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..”
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 matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Rhino fe 400 Presidential LLC, c/o Tyler Murphy, Rhino Capital Advisors LLC, 125 Broad Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, for a special...
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..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Jennie Silva, 16 Danby Road, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180, for a special permit pursuant to the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended,...
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..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Petition by Guardado Landscaping, 11 Green Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to allow overnight...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing with the updated application information — Petition by Guardado Landscaping, 11 Green Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to allow...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING with the updated application information, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING with the updated application information, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special Permits pursuant to Section...
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..”
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..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Petition by 8-10 Green Street LLC, 25 Pond Brook Circle, Weston, Massachusetts 02493, requesting extension of Landowner's...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Gately
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 Abstained)..”
Suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Abstained)..”
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 Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Abstained)..”
The time for the petitioner to exercise its rights under the special permit shall be extended for an additional two (2) year period to July 30, 2024
Motion made and 2nd that the TIME FOR THE PETITIONER TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT SHALL BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD TO JULY 30, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the TIME FOR THE PETITIONER TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT SHALL BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD TO JULY 30, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Abstained)..”
Public Hearings
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by are-ma Region No. 95, LLC, 26 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101, for a new inflammable license, for 13,880...
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 are-ma Region No. 95, LLC, 26 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101, for a new inflammable license, for 13,880 gallons of Class B gasoline...
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..”
Grant the inflammable license with all existing conditions if any
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE INFLAMMABLE LICENSE with all existing conditions if any, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE INFLAMMABLE LICENSE with all existing conditions if any, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by are-ma Region No. 95, LLC, 26 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101, for a new inflammable license, for 15,200...
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 are-ma Region No. 95, LLC, 26 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101, for a new inflammable license, for 15,200 gallons of Class B gasoline...
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..”
Grant the inflammable license with any and all existing conditions
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE INFLAMMABLE LICENSE with any and all existing conditions, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE INFLAMMABLE LICENSE with any and all existing conditions, all in favor, 9-0..”
Any and all communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Rubin & Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive,...
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 Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Rubin & Rudman llp, 600 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801...
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 June 7, 2022 — On the petition by Montvale Land LLC, c/o Joseph R. Tarby, III, Esquire, Rubin & Rudman llp, 600...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 7, 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 JUNE 7, 2022, 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 ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as...
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 — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Reappointment of the following to the Woburn Council on Aging: Margaret Casey, Rosalie Travelo,...
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: Appointments of the following to the Woburn Council on Aging: Joyce Parker, Mitzie Stein, and...
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: Appointment of the following as a Trustee of the Woburn Public Library: Tracey Jolly, Laurence...
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 for renewal of Taxi Cab license by Woburn Cab Co., 100 Ashburton Avenue
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 for renewal of Taxi Cab License by Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., 827 Main Street
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" with any existing limits and conditions, and that the license for the third vehicle will be issued upon receipt of...
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 received April 28, 2022 was received from Eugene L. Demers, 1 Manny Terrace, Woburn, MA 01801, as follows: To the Members of the Woburn...
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..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 22, 2022 was received from Elaine Pruyne, Director of Human Resources, as follows: Dear President Concannon and Other...
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 order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meetings scheduled for July 5, 2022, July 19, 2022, and August 2, 2022 are hereby canceled and that the City Council Meetings shall be held...
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..”
The order be adopted — Order: The City of Woburn accept Clause 56 of g.l. c. 59, § 5, which would allow members of the Massachusetts national guard or military reservists who are on active duty to...
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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