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April 4, 2023
26 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Jeffrey P. Dillon absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Richard F. Gately, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Michael P. Concannon
Absent: Jeffrey P. Dillon
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, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Suspend the rules to take the next matter from motions, orders and resolutions, out of order
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the next matter from MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS, out of order, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the next matter from MOTIONS, ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS, out of order, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, Eagle Scout is the highest honor for Boys Scouts of America; and Whereas, Woburn resident, Zachary Bates, became a member of Troop 502 in Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Mayor’s Communications
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, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing — 288 mishrd LLC c/o Tim Casey, 430 East First Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02127, for a special permit under Section 7.3 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Take the next two matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records and that the public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records and that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records and that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 2, 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 May 2, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 2, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records and that the public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records and that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records and that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 2, 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 May 2, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 2, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by Accutemp Engineering Inc., 100 Maple Street, Building B, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180, for a special...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Accutemp Engineering Inc., 100 Maple Street, Building B, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180, for a special permit pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 2, 2023 and referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Accutemp Engineering Inc., 100 Maple...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 2, 2023 AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 2, 2023 AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
The documents be received and made part of the permanent records — 120 Commerce Apartments, LLC c/o Toll Brothers Apartment Living, 1140 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034, to...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent records, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent records, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — 120 Commerce Apartments, LLC c/o Toll Brothers Apartment Living, 1140 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034, to amend Section 23...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 2, 2023 and referred to the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules — 120 Commerce Apartments, LLC c/o Toll...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 2, 2023 AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 2, 2023 AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Christopher Glaser to the Woburn Redevelopment Authority, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Anne Chavez to the Woburn Council on Aging, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
The committee report be adopted — On the reappointment of Sarkis S. Chinian to the Woburn Board of Registrars of Voters, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Common Carrier License for Transaction Corporate Shuttles Inc., 5 Wheeling Avenue, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated March 28, 2023, 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, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated March 27, 2023, was received from Anthony D. Langone Jr., Resident Representative on the Woburn Traffic Commission, as follows:...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding the...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Gately, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Absent; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes..”
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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