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December 6, 2022
55 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
Suspend the rules to take the next matter from Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order
Motion to suspend the rules to take the next matter from Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to suspend the rules to take the next matter from Motions, Orders and Resolutions out of order, all in favor, 9-0..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, Eagle Scout is the highest honor for Boys Scouts of America; and Whereas, Woburn resident, Quinn Jones, became a member of Troop 502 in Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to take the next matter from Communications and Reports out of order
Motion to suspend the rules to take the next matter from Communications and Reports out of order, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to suspend the rules to take the next matter from Communications and Reports out of order, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated December 1, 2022, was received from Tina P. Cassidy, Woburn Redevelopment Authority Administrator as...
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 Tina Cassidy and Lenny Burnham to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Tina Cassidy and Lenny Burnham to speak, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Tina Cassidy and Lenny Burnham to speak, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be placed on file — A communication dated December 1, 2022, was received from Tina P. Cassidy, Woburn Redevelopment Authority Administrator as follows: re: presentation to City Council...
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..”
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 special event permit be granted — Petition by Shamrock Running Club for Special Event Permit to allow road race on January 1, 2023 beginning at 147 Main Street and area streets
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT be GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The authorization to provide personal services pursuant to m.g.l. ch. 268A, sec. 20(b) be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CH. 268A, SEC. 20(b) be APPROVED, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CH. 268A, SEC. 20(b) be APPROVED, all in favor, 9- 0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by dcd Nucar woma, LLC, 40 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 the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: jfso Auto Sales, LLC, 84-86 Winn...
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 — Petition for renewal of Third Class Motor Vehicle Sales License by Woburn Truck and Auto, Inc., 1095R Main 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 — m&k Engineering Inc., 166 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section 7.3 of the 1985 City of Woburn Zoning...
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 — g&a Realty Trust, Chung Lee, Trustee, 33 Third Street, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, for a special permit pursuant to: (1) Section 5.1(5) of the 1985...
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 — Liv's Juice Bar, LLC d/b/a Liv's Juice & Acai Bar, 56 Station Landing, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(29) and...
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
The communication be received and made part of the permanent records — 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...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 January 17, 2023 — 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 January 17, 2023, 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 January 17, 2023, 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 closed — 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 from existing manhole...
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 grant of right in away be granted, subject to the following condition as outlined by the DPW Superintendent: that the four conduits are the same as those on the Stantec Plan for the "The Vale,...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN AWAY BE GRANTED, subject to the following condition as outlined by the DPW Superintendent: that the four conduits are the same as those on the Stantec Plan for the "The Vale, Hill Street Reconstruction" dated December 7, 2021 as indicated by memo dated October 27, 2022 from Anthony Marini, Right of Way Manger for Verizon, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF RIGHT IN AWAY BE GRANTED, subject to the following condition as outlined by the DPW Superintendent: that the four conduits are the same as those on the Stantec Plan for the "The Vale, Hill Street Reconstruction" dated December 7, 2021 as indicated by memo dated October 27, 2022 from Anthony Marini, Right of Way Manger for Verizon, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by Veir Inc, 6 Gill Street, Suite D, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit to allow for: (1)...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Veir Inc, 6 Gill Street, Suite D, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit to allow for: (1) accessory storage of 1...
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 Veir Inc, 6 Gill Street, Suite D, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit to allow for: (1) accessory storage of 1 container and 2...
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 special permit be granted, with any and all original conditions attached — On the petition by Veir Inc, 6 Gill Street, Suite D, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit to allow for:...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with any and all original conditions attached, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with any and all original conditions attached, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ppc Event Services, Inc., 36 Cabot Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to allow 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 public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by ppc Event Services, Inc., 36 Cabot Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to allow for: (1) a modification 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 20, 2022, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by ppc Event...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 20, 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 20, 2022, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by Sanctuary Medicinals, 130 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Sanctuary Medicinals, 130 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to Section 32.3 of the 1985...
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 January 3, 2023 — On the petition by Sanctuary Medicinals, 130 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON January 3, 2023, 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 January 3, 2023, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by Marcelo Goncalves Gonzaga, 708 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, 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 closed — On the petition by Marcelo Goncalves Gonzaga, 708 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.5 of the 1985 City of Woburn...
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 — On the petition by Marcelo Goncalves Gonzaga, 708 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED AND THAT THE SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, 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, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — 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 records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, 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 closed — On the petition by Rumsford Linscott, LLC, 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit pursuant to Section 7.3 of the 1985 City of Woburn...
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 special permit be granted, with the condition that all conditions as outlined by the Conservation Commission Order of Conditions be made part of the decision — On the petition by Rumsford...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the condition that all conditions as outlined by the Conservation Commission Order of Conditions be made part of the decision, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the condition that all conditions as outlined by the Conservation Commission Order of Conditions be made part of the decision, 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 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..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 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 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..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 2022, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Ordinances, 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 the Woburn Municipal...
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: Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: wmk, LLC...
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: Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following:...
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 November 15, 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..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated December 1, 2022, was received from Lindsay E. Higgins, City Clerk and Clerk of the Traffic Commission, as follows: re: Recently...
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 Conservation Commission, Mayor and City Council President be authorized to execute said conservation restriction on behalf of the City of Woburn
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 matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — Resolve: The Committee on Special Permits meet with representatives of Garage 42 Degrees, LLC, relative to a 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..”
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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