MassVoter.com← Woburn City CouncilWoburn City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
November 15, 2022
60 recorded votes, 14 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
During the meeting:
- Darlene Mercer-Bruen recused from a matter.
- Joanne E. Campbell left the Council Chamber during the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
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..”
Mayor’s Communications
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication was received from His Honor Mayor Galvin dated November 11, 2022 as follows: Dear President Concannon and...
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..”
Take the next three matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the next three matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next three matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend Rule 25 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council, and that the matter be laid on the table
Motion made and 2nd to suspend Rule 25 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council, and that the matter be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend Rule 25 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council, and that the matter be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd to suspend Rule 25 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council, and that the matter be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend Rule 25 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council, and that the matter be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd to suspend Rule 25 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council, and that the matter be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend Rule 25 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council, and that the matter be LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: Woburn Foreign Motors, Inc., 394...
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 the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: Oliver M. dba McDermottroe Auto Sales,...
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 Chhear Hang, 66 Kent Road, Lynn, Massachusetts 01904, for special permit and site plan review pursuant to Section 5.1(29) and Section 12 of...
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 — A communication dated November 7, 2022, was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, ViolaAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
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 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, ViolaAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
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 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, ViolaAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Abstained)..”
Approve the minor modification
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE MINOR MODIFICATION, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, ViolaAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE MINOR MODIFICATION, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Abstained)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated November 9, 2022, was received from Attorney Joseph R. Tarby, III, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn...
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..”
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..”
The pictures be made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the pictures be made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the pictures be made part of the permanent record, 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, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, all in favor, 9-0..”
Approve the minor modification
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE MINOR MODIFICATION, all in favor, 7-2 (Campbell and Mercer-Bruen Opposed).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, ViolaNo: Campbell, Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE MINOR MODIFICATION, all in favor, 7-2 (Campbell and Mercer-Bruen Opposed)..”
Public Hearings
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 1900 feet of 2-inch, plastic gas main in New Boston...
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..”
Councilor Mercer-Bruen made a motion and statement that a communication be sent out telling the petitioner if they were not at the next public hearing that they should consider withdrawing. Clerk...
Councilor Mercer-Bruen made a motion and statement that a communication be sent out telling the petitioner if they were not at the next public hearing that they should consider withdrawing. Clerk Higgins stated they have been in contact with Jay Duran and that there are a lot of moving parts up on New Boston Street, and this is a different situation than Verizon. Councilor Mercer Bruen withdrew her motion at that time. On the underlying main motion that was 2nd, that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 20, 2022, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Mercer-Bruen made a motion and statement that a communication be sent out telling the petitioner if they were not at the next public hearing that they should consider withdrawing. Clerk Higgins stated they have been in contact with Jay Duran and that there are a lot of moving parts up on New Boston Street, and this is a different situation than Verizon. Councilor Mercer Bruen withdrew her motion at that time. On the underlying main motion that was 2nd, that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 20, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..” (Motion: Mercer-Bruen)
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 60 feet of 4-inch, plastic gas main in Grape Street to...
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 December 6, 2022 — On the petition by National Grid for a grant of right in a way to install approximately 60 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 6, 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 December 6, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Verizon New England, Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install: (1) four (4) four-inch conduits...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that 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 Verizon New England, Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install: (1) four (4) four-inch conduits approximately 244 feet...
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 December 6, 2022 — On the petition by Verizon New England, Inc. for a grant of right in a way to install: (1) four (4)...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 6, 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 December 6, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Marcelo Goncalves Gonzaga, 708 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The documents be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Marcelo Goncalves Gonzaga, 708 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd the documents 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 Marcelo Goncalves Gonzaga, 708 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.5 of 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 December 6, 2022, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Marcelo...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 6, 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 December 6, 2022, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Atlantic Power Cleaning Corp., 92 Merrimac Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the 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 Atlantic Power Cleaning Corp., 92 Merrimac Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to modify the 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 closed — On the petition by Atlantic Power Cleaning Corp., 92 Merrimac Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to modify the Landowner's Decision and Notice...
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..”
The committee report be adopted and that the special permit be granted with the conditions as outlined — On the petition by Atlantic Power Cleaning Corp., 92 Merrimac Street, Woburn, Massachusetts...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED and that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the conditions as outlined, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED and that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the conditions as outlined, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Rumsford Linscott, LLC, 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that 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 Rumsford Linscott, LLC, 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to Section 7.3 of 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 December 6, 2022 — On the petition by Rumsford Linscott, LLC, 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 6, 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 December 6, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
Take the next two matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The documents be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents 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 ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special Permits...
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..”
A communication be sent to City Engineer Corey provide a plan of how the mitigation for the lights and conceptual plan and other funding needed
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to City Engineer Corey provide a plan of how the mitigation for the lights and conceptual plan and other funding needed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to City Engineer Corey provide a plan of how the mitigation for the lights and conceptual plan and other funding needed, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to the Conservation Commission requesting a wrap up of the Order of Conditions
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Conservation Commission requesting a wrap up of the Order of Conditions, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Conservation Commission requesting a wrap up of the Order of Conditions, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 6, 2022 — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 6, 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 December 6, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The documents be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents 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 ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special Permits...
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..”
A communication be sent to City Engineer Corey provide a plan of how the mitigation for the lights and conceptual plan and other funding needed
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to City Engineer Corey provide a plan of how the mitigation for the lights and conceptual plan and other funding needed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to City Engineer Corey provide a plan of how the mitigation for the lights and conceptual plan and other funding needed, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to the Conservation Commission requesting a wrap up of the Order of Conditions
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Conservation Commission requesting a wrap up of the Order of Conditions, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Conservation Commission requesting a wrap up of the Order of Conditions, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 6, 2022 — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 6, 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 December 6, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 City of Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Take a five minute recess
Motion made and 2nd to take a five minute recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take 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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaThe journal lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The PowerPoint presentation be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the PowerPoint presentation be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaThe journal lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PowerPoint presentation be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell 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 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaThe journal lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by tdc Development Group, LLC, 125 High Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, to amend the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to add...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaThe journal lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Take the matter from the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules the lbod Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map Amendment and to approve
Motion made and 2nd to take the matter from the committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules the LBOD Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map Amendment and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Absent; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - No; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes; MOTION PASSES.
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaNo: GatelyThe roll call lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the matter from the committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules the LBOD Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map Amendment and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Absent; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - No; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes; MOTION PASSES..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meeting for December 20, 2022 shall begin at 6:00 p.m
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaThe journal lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — Resolve: The Committee on Special Permits meet with representatives of Lawless Inc. relative to a special permit issued on January 4,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaThe journal lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The resolve be adopted, and a communication be sent to the City Engineer — Resolve: A communication be sent to the City Engineer requesting an update on the timing of lights causing traffic back...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, and a communication be sent to the City Engineer, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaThe journal lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, and a communication be sent to the City Engineer, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
Yes: Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaThe journal lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell 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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