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December 20, 2022
31 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
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: As amended, be further amended by deleting in its entirety, Title 5, Article xviii. Marijuana Establishments,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, 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, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by Gordon Colonial, Inc. dba Colonial Cadillac, 201...
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: E & C Auto Brokers, LLC, 505 Main...
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 new Livery License for Myra Transportation, 200 Bedford Road, Apt. 4F
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 Sydney Barrucci, 60 Kilby Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 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..”
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 1900 feet of 2-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 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..”
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 1900 feet...
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..”
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 documents be received and made part of the permanent record and a copy of such is sent to the Tax Collector's office for their records — On the petition by ppc Event Services, Inc., 36 Cabot...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record and a copy of such is sent to the Tax Collector's office for their records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record and a copy of such is sent to the Tax Collector's office for their records, 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 closed — 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 the Landowner's...
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, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Layout Plan" dated October 24, 2022 revised December 1, 2022, prepared by Allen & Major Associates Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; and 2. All conditions set forth in the Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated August 11, 2011 as modified on January 26, 2012 shall remain in full force and effect unless modified by this Decision, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Layout Plan" dated October 24, 2022 revised December 1, 2022, prepared by Allen & Major Associates Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; and 2. All conditions set forth in the Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated August 11, 2011 as modified on January 26, 2012 shall remain in full force and effect unless modified by this Decision, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Chhear Hang, 66 Kent Road, Lynn, Massachusetts 01904, for special permit and site plan review 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 public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Chhear Hang, 66 Kent Road, Lynn, Massachusetts 01904, for special permit and site plan review pursuant to Section 5.1(29) and...
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, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Chhear...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON January 17, 2023, 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 January 17, 2023, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The petition for renewal First Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by Lawless Inc., 196 Lexington Street, be laid on the table — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following:...
Motion made and 2nd that the petition for renewal First Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by Lawless Inc., 196 Lexington Street, BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the petition for renewal First Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by Lawless Inc., 196 Lexington Street, BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted for dcd Nucar woma, LLC, 40 Winn Street — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following: Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED for DCD Nucar WOMA, LLC, 40 Winn Street, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED for DCD Nucar WOMA, LLC, 40 Winn Street, all in favor, 9-0..”
The petition for renewal Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by Lawless Inc., 196 Lexington Street, be laid on the table — A committee report was received "ought to pass" for the following:...
Motion made and 2nd that the petition for renewal Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by Lawless Inc., 196 Lexington Street, BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the petition for renewal Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by Lawless Inc., 196 Lexington Street, BE LAID ON THE TABLE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted for Anchor Auto Sales, Inc., 3 Breed Avenue; Tracy M. Batten dba Tracy's Auto Sales, 62R Winn Street; and Maurice Saba dba Montvale Auto Care, 317 Montvale Avenue —...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED for Anchor Auto Sales, Inc., 3 Breed Avenue; Tracy M. Batten dba Tracy's Auto Sales, 62R Winn Street; and Maurice Saba dba Montvale Auto Care, 317 Montvale Avenue, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED for Anchor Auto Sales, Inc., 3 Breed Avenue; Tracy M. Batten dba Tracy's Auto Sales, 62R Winn Street; and Maurice Saba dba Montvale Auto Care, 317 Montvale Avenue, 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 Third Class Motor Vehicle Sales License by Woburn Truck and Auto, Inc.,...
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 December 6, 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 November 30, 2022 with attachment was received from John W. Parson, Esq., Executive Director, Public Employee Retirement...
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 communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated December 6, 2022, was received from Attorney Gordon T. Glass, Johnson & Borenstein, LLC, 12 Chestnut...
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 Liaison — A communication dated December 6, 2022, was received from Attorney Gordon T. Glass, Johnson & Borenstein, LLC, 12 Chestnut Steet, Andover,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, 9-0..”
Appointments and Elections
The committee report be adopted — On the Appointment of the Vacancy on Woburn Recreation Commission
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 matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated December 5, 2022 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Higgins: By the...
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
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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