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June 6, 2023
38 recorded votes, 7 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
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated June 1, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: I am pleased to submit...
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 matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — A communication dated June 1, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: I am pleased to submit the 5 Year Capital...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $4,303,737.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Unreserved Fund Balance $4,303,737.00 Acct# 041-356000 To:...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: The following authorized, but unissued, borrowing amounts that are no longer needed to pay costs of the project or purpose for which they were originally approve are...
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..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be approved — Petition by Woburn Host Lions Club for special event permit for a road race at Horn Pond and area streets on October 15, 2023
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be approved — Petition by Festival on the Common for special event permit to allow festival on Woburn Common and surrounding streets on November 25, 2023
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be approved, subject to receiving the proper liability insurance — Petition by Committee to Elect Omar Mohuddin for special event permit for a road race at Horn Pond and...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, subject to receiving the proper liability insurance, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED, subject to receiving the proper liability insurance, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License for Woburn Cab Co Inc., 100 Ashburton Avenue
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 John Delegas, 1 Carlson Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a new inflammable license, for 23,000 gallons of Class B gasoline fuel (stored...
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 — Petition by New England Laboratory Casework, Co., Inc., 3 Arrow Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit to allow for the following: 1....
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 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 July 11, 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 July 11, 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 July 11, 2023, all in favor. 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — 288 mishrd LLC c/o Tim Casey, 430 East First Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02127, for a special permit under Section 7.3 of...
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 — 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...
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 June 20, 2023 — 288 mishrd LLC c/o Tim Casey, 430 East First Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02127, for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON June 20, 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 June 20, 2023, all in favor. 9-0..”
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, 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 July 11, 2023 — On the petition by Accutemp Engineering Inc., 100 Maple Street, Building B, Stoneham, Massachusetts...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON July 11, 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 July 11, 2023, all in favor. 9-0..”
The communication 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 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 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, 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 July 11, 2023 — On the petition by Valentino J. Tocci, Jr., 660 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON July 11, 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 July 11, 2023, 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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain)..”
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, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
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, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately 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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 11, 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 July 11, 2023, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
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 July 11, 2023, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain)..”
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, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
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, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately 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, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
Yes: Campbell, Concannon, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo, Gately
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on July 11, 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 July 11, 2023, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain).
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 July 11, 2023, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Gately Abstain)..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the order to transfer $750,000 from Overlay Reserve Account to opeb Trust Fund Account, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
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 — On the order to transfer $204,000 from Mayor's Utilities Account to Police Lighting Account ($20,000); Library Lighting Account ($24,000); DPW Electric-Traffic...
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 — On the order to transfer $1,440,547.66 from Mayor's Salary Adjustment Account to: School Salaries Adjustment Account, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
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 — On the order to transfer $172,000 from Auditor Salary ($40,000); Assessor Salaries ($100,000); and Planning Board Salary ($32,000) to Treasurer Salary ($25,000);...
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 — On the order to appropriate $80,000 from Cemetery Interest Fund to Various Cemetery Accounts, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
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 — On the order to transfer $95,000 from Fire/bls Ambulance to Fire/Ambulance Overtime, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
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 May 23, 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, 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..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated May 30, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: Dear City Clerk Higgins: By the power...
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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