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February 21, 2023
23 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Richard F. Gately absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Michael P. Concannon
Absent: Richard F. Gately
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, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
The communication be received and made part of the permanent records and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — A communication was received from His Honor Mayor Galvin dated...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent records and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent records and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
New Petitions
The communication be received and made part of the permanent records — On the request by Cargotiator LLC to update Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License at 104 Winn Street, a communication...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
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 Absent).
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 Absent)..”
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 Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The license be amended to reflect the hours of operation required by state and as outlined in the February 16, 2023 communication as follows: Monday - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday...
Motion made and 2nd that the LICENSE BE AMENDED to reflect the hours of operation required by state and as outlined in the February 16, 2023 communication as follows: Monday - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Saturday by appointment only, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the LICENSE BE AMENDED to reflect the hours of operation required by state and as outlined in the February 16, 2023 communication as follows: Monday - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Saturday by appointment only, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
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 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, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 21, 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 March 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON March 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by m&k Engineering Inc., 166 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by m&k Engineering Inc., 166 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a 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, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 21, 2023 — On the petition by m&k Engineering Inc., 166 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801, for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON March 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON March 21, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Take the next two matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain)..”
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, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 4, 2023 — 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 April 4, 2023, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 4, 2023, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain)..”
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, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 4, 2023 — 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 April 4, 2023, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 4, 2023, all in favor, 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent, Ferullo Abstain)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be placed on file — A communication dated February 8, 2023, was received from Charles O'Connor, Parking Clerk, Police Headquarters, 25 Harrison Avenue as follows: Council Members, In...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated February 15, 2023 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, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately 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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