MassVoter.com← Woburn City CouncilWoburn City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
May 16, 2023
45 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
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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:
- Richard F. Gately took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Diane J. Stiffler be named Clerk of City Council Pro-Tem in absence of the clerk of the Council
Motion Made and 2nd that Diane J. Stiffler be named Clerk of City Council Pro-Tem in absence of the clerk of the Council, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion Made and 2nd that Diane J. Stiffler be named Clerk of City Council Pro-Tem in absence of the clerk of the Council, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
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.
The journal says “all in favor” with no count; every member present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be approved — Petition by the Shamrock Running Club for Special Event Permit to allow for a road race at Spence Farm on July 4, 2023
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Taxi License for Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., 827 Main Street
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Livery License for Checker Cab of Woburn Inc., 827 Main Street
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon- Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon- Yes. Motion passes..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Super Dog Groomer, 77 Winn Street, for a special permit under Section 7.3.1 of the WZO to allow for dog grooming use, at 77 Winn Street
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Pressed Ventures Woburn LLC, 6 Mountain Laurels Drive, Nashua, New Hampshire 03062, for a special permit under Section 5.1(29) to allow for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made of the permanent records — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 341 feet...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made of the permanent records. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made of the permanent records. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 341 feet of conduit from...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE OPENED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE OPENED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition to leave without prejudice. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition to leave without prejudice. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
All communications be received and made of the permanent records — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 574 feet...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made of the permanent records. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made of the permanent records. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 574 feet of conduit from...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE OPENED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE OPENED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition to leave without prejudice. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition to leave without prejudice. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
All communications be received and made of the permanent records — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 44 feet...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made of the permanent records. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made of the permanent records. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 44 feet of conduit from...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE OPENED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE OPENED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition to leave without prejudice. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition to leave without prejudice. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
All communications be received and made of the permanent records — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 96 feet...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made of the permanent records. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made of the permanent records. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install approximately 96 feet of conduit from...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE OPENED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE OPENED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition to leave without prejudice. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition to leave without prejudice. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
All communications be received and made of the permanent records — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install one new hip guy on...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made of the permanent records. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made of the permanent records. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to install one new hip guy on existing pole...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE OPENED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE OPENED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes, Demers-Yes, Dillion - Yes, DiMambro - Yes, Ferullo - Yes, Gately - Yes, Mercer-Bruen - Yes, Viola - Yes, Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition to leave without prejudice. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 20, 2023, and a communication be sent from the council requesting to receive a response from NStar or a petition to leave without prejudice. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by Valentino J. Tocci, Jr., 660 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit under Section...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
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; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The photo be received and made part of the permanent records
Motion made and 2nd that the photo be received and made part of the permanent records, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the photo be received and made part of the permanent records, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Valentino J. Tocci, Jr., 660 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit under Section 5.5.1 of the Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 6, 2023 and the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Valentino J. Tocci,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 6, 2023 AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 6, 2023 AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by Kevin J. Little & Susan A. Little, 36 Lake Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, to amend the Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
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; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The documents be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Kevin J. Little & Susan A. Little, 36 Lake Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, to amend the Woburn Zoning Map,...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, ROLL CALL Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, ROLL CALL Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Kevin J. Little & Susan A. Little, 36 Lake Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, to amend the Woburn Zoning Map, the twenty...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers- Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers- Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
Close the public hearing and approve the zoning map amendment
Motion made and 2nd TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE THE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE THE ZONING MAP AMENDMENT, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The next two matters be taken collectively — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special Permits pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd, that the next two matters be taken collectively, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd, that the next two matters be taken collectively, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
All communications 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 all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
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 - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
Open Public Hearing — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special Permits pursuant to Section 5.1(30b);...
Motion made and 2nd to open Public Hearing. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to open Public Hearing. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 6, 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 June 6, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, 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 June 6, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The next two matters be taken collectively — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special Permits pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd, that the next two matters be taken collectively, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd, that the next two matters be taken collectively, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
All communications 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 all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
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 - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
Open Public Hearing — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for Special Permits pursuant to Section 5.1(30b);...
Motion made and 2nd to open Public Hearing. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to open Public Hearing. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 6, 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 June 6, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, 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 June 6, 2023, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Abstain; Gately - Abstain; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
Committee Reports — Infrastructure and Public Lands
Suspend the rules and pull from the committee on infrastructure and public land the follow: Order to dispose of Fire Station #2, 907 Main Street, and Fire Station #3, 654 Main Street, and to...
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and pull from the committee on INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LAND THE FOLLOW: Order to dispose of Fire Station #2, 907 Main Street, and Fire Station #3, 654 Main Street, and to authorize Mayor to convey the properties in accordance with G.L. c.30B., ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and pull from the committee on INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LAND THE FOLLOW: Order to dispose of Fire Station #2, 907 Main Street, and Fire Station #3, 654 Main Street, and to authorize Mayor to convey the properties in accordance with G.L. c.30B., ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
Divide the questions — Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and pull from the committee on infrastructure and public land the follow: Order to dispose of Fire Station #2, 907 Main Street, and...
Motion made and 2nd to divide the questions, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to divide the questions, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The order related to Fire Station #3 be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands, and to send a communication to the City Engineer requesting his brief option of the prospect...
Motion made and 2nd that the order related to Fire Station #3 be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands, and to send a communication to the City Engineer requesting his brief option of the prospect of continuing Clinton Street and to invite the City Engineer to a Committee Meeting. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the order related to Fire Station #3 be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands, and to send a communication to the City Engineer requesting his brief option of the prospect of continuing Clinton Street and to invite the City Engineer to a Committee Meeting. ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
The order related to Fire Station #2 be adopted — Order: Be made available for disposition and that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to convey such property upon such terms and conditions as...
Motion made and 2nd that the order related to Fire Station #2 be adopted, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the order related to Fire Station #2 be adopted, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Carmen Lucchese to serve on the Woburn Board of Cemetery Commissioners, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 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; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers-Yes; Dillion - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion passes..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Gately - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Viola - Yes; Concannon - Yes. Motion Passes..”
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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