MassVoter.com← Woburn City CouncilWoburn City Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
November 21, 2023
83 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The city posted this journal as a Word document; page numbers refer to MassVoter’s PDF copy of it. 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
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, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
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, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
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.
The journal records the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by the following: Lawless, Inc., 196 Lexington Street; dcd...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
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: Adamo Rufo dba Route16 Auto Broker, 280...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Third Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by Woburn Truck and Auto, Inc., 1095R Main Street
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The special event permit be approved as amended — Request Festival on the Common Special Event Permit to add The Woburn Host Lions as Co-Sponsor
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED AS AMENDED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE APPROVED AS AMENDED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for Meck Limousine, LLC for a New Livery License at 111 Locust Street, Town House 35
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Highland at Vale Condominium for a new inflammable license for 640 gallons of Class 1A gasoline fuel, stored in vehicle gas tanks, at...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Highland at Vale Condominium for a new inflammable license for 800 gallons of Class 1A gasoline fuel, stored in vehicle gas tanks, at...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install one new joint owned pole, approximately 116' feet across from...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Suspend rule 34A — Petition for approval pursuant to m.g.l. Ch. 268A, Sec. 20(b) of Conservation Committee services by Samantha Langone
Motion made and 2nd to SUSPEND RULE 34A, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to SUSPEND RULE 34A, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Is made and 2nd that the authorization to provide personnel services pursuant to m.g.l. 268A, Sec. 20 (b) be approved
Motion is made and 2nd THAT THE AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONNEL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. 268A, Sec. 20 (b) BE APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“motion is made and 2nd THAT THE AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONNEL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. 268A, Sec. 20 (b) BE APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The authorization to provide personal services pursuant to m.g.l. 268a, sec. 20(b) be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. 268a, SEC. 20(b) BE APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. 268a, SEC. 20(b) BE APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Request by Lawless Inc. a two year extension to January 4,2026 of special permit at 196 Lexington Street
Motion made and 2nd that THE COMMUNICATION BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, 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 RECORD, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).”
The time for the petitioner to exercise its rights under the special permit shall be extended for an additional two (2) year period to January 4, 2026
Motion made and 2nd that the TIME FOR THE PETITIONER TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT SHALL BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD TO JANUARY 4, 2026, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the TIME FOR THE PETITIONER TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT SHALL BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD TO JANUARY 4, 2026, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Request by Montvale Land LLC a two year extension to January 4, 2026 of special permit at A2 Hill Street
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, 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 record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The time for the petitioner to exercise its rights under the special permit shall be extended for an additional two (2) year period to January 4, 2026
Motion made and 2nd that the TIME FOR THE PETITIONER TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT SHALL BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD TO JANUARY 4, 2026, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the TIME FOR THE PETITIONER TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT SHALL BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO (2) YEAR PERIOD TO JANUARY 4, 2026, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — 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...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
All communications 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 60 feet of 4-inch, plastic gas main...
Motion Made and 2nd that all communications 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 all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Open the public hearing — 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 connect to an existing main...
Motion made and 2nd to open the PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to open the PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Close the public hearing — 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 connect to an existing...
Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
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 connect to an existing main in Albany Street as shown...
Motion made and 2nd all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Approve grant of right in away subject to the conditions
Motion made and 2nd TO APPROVE GRANT OF RIGHT IN AWAY SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd TO APPROVE GRANT OF RIGHT IN AWAY SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Receive email dated Tuesday November 21, 2023, and make it part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd to receive email dated Tuesday November 21, 2023, and make it part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to receive email dated Tuesday November 21, 2023, and make it part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 19, 2023 — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to...
Motion made and 2 nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 19, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 19, 2023, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Open the public hearing — 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 form Pole 625/1, east of...
Motion made and 2nd to open the PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to open the PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 5, 2022 — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of right in a way to...
Motion made and 2 nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 5, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 5, 2022, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Open public hearing — On the petition by Aaron Equipment & Supply LLC for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(57b) of the WZO, to allow overnight parking for four vehicles and a four-yard...
Motion made and 2nd to OPEN PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to OPEN PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Aaron Equipment & Supply LLC for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(57b) of the WZO, to allow overnight parking for four vehicles and a...
Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted & the special permit be approved subject to the six conditions — On the petition by Aaron Equipment & Supply LLC for a special permit pursuant to Section 5.1(57b)...
Motion made and 2nd that the committee report be adopted & THE SPECIAL PERMIT BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE SIX CONDITIONS, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the committee report be adopted & THE SPECIAL PERMIT BE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE SIX CONDITIONS, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Autoworx Inc., 921 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under WZO Section...
Motion made and 2nd that ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Public hearing be closed — On the petition by Autoworx Inc., 921 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under WZO Section 5.1(44) and to amend a previously issued special...
Motion made and 2nd PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted and the special permit be denied, with the following findings: 1. The premises are in too close proximity to residential neighbors for this type of use; 2. The...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED AND THE SPECIAL PERMIT BE DENIED, with the following findings: 1. The premises are in too close proximity to residential neighbors for this type of use; 2. The space is inadequate for the proposed use; and 3. The concerns about the management of the fumes emanating from the proposed spray booth have not been adequately addressed, all in favor 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED AND THE SPECIAL PERMIT BE DENIED, with the following findings: 1. The premises are in too close proximity to residential neighbors for this type of use; 2. The space is inadequate for the proposed use; and 3. The concerns about the management of the fumes emanating from the proposed spray booth have not been adequately addressed, all in favor 8- 0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent records — On the petition by Chick-fil-A, Inc. for a special permit to allow for the following pursuant to the WZO: (1) fast food...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications 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 all communications be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 5, 2023 — On the petition by Chick-fil-A, Inc. for a special permit to allow for the following pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 5, 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 DECEMBER 5, 2023, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by pdc Renol/lv/phsx lpiv, LLC for a special permit pursuant to Sections 5.1(45) and 12.2.4 of the WZO, to...
Motion made and 2nd that ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 19, 2023 — On the petition by pdc Renol/lv/phsx lpiv, LLC for a special permit pursuant to Sections 5.1(45)...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 19, 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 DECEMBER 19, 2023, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Sun Tree Estates, LLC for a special permit under Sections 5.1(12) and 8.3.1 of the WZO to allow for a...
Motion made and 2nd THAT ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd THAT ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on December 5, 2023 — On the petition by Sun Tree Estates, LLC for a special permit under Sections 5.1(12) and 8.3.1 of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 5, 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 DECEMBER 5, 2023, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanet record — On the petition by Treetop Home LLC for a special permit pursuant to Section 7.3 of the WZO, to allow for the alteration of a...
Motion made and 2nd THAT ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANET RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gatley Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd THAT ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANET RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gatley Absent)..”
Grant leave to withdraw with out prejudice
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITH OUT PREJUDICE, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITH OUT PREJUDICE, 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, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to TAKE THE NEXT TWO MATTERS COLLECTIVELY, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent) On the petition by ccf New...
Motion made and 2nd that ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, 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 ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent; Ferullo Abstain).”
Receive all communications and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd to RECEIVE ALL COMMUNICATIONS AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to RECEIVE ALL COMMUNICATIONS AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1..”
Open public hearing — Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent) On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for special permits...
Motion made and 2nd to OPEN PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to OPEN PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).”
Close the public hearing — Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent) On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for special...
Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1..”
Special permit be granted, subject to conditions — Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent) On the petition by ccf New Boston Property...
Motion made and 2nd that SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, all in favor 8-0-1.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, all in favor 8-0-1..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for special permits pursuant to Sections 7.3, 5.1(69), 8.2.5, and 8.3.1 of the WZO, to...
Motion made and 2nd that ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, 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 ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 7-0-1-1 (Gately Absent; Ferullo Abstain).”
Receive all communications and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd to RECEIVE ALL COMMUNICATIONS AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to RECEIVE ALL COMMUNICATIONS AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1..”
Open public hearing — ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for special permits pursuant to Sections 7.3, 5.1(69), 8.2.5, and 8.3.1 of the WZO, to allow for: (1) continued use of existing non-...
Motion made and 2nd to OPEN PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to OPEN PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).”
Close the public hearing — ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for special permits pursuant to Sections 7.3, 5.1(69), 8.2.5, and 8.3.1 of the WZO, to allow for: (1) continued use of existing non-...
Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1..”
Special permit be granted, subject to conditions — ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for special permits pursuant to Sections 7.3, 5.1(69), 8.2.5, and 8.3.1 of the WZO, to allow for: (1)...
Motion made and 2nd that SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, all in favor 8-0-1.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, all in favor 8-0-1..”
Take the next two matters collectively
Motion made and 2nd to TAKE THE NEXT TWO MATTERS COLLECTIVELY, all in favor, 7-0-1 (Councilor Ferullo abstained) (Gately Absent)
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 (Councilor Ferullo abstained) (Gately Absent).”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 7-0-1 (Councilor Ferullo abstained) (Gately...
Motion made and 2nd that ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Opend public hearing — Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 7-0-1 (Councilor Ferullo abstained) (Gately Absent) ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for...
Motion made and 2nd to OPEND PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to OPEND PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1..”
Make A finding to follow the guidance as outlined by the city solicitor
Motion made and 2nd to MAKE A FINDING TO FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE AS OUTLINED BY THE CITY SOLICITOR, all in favor 8-0-19 (Gately Absent).
The journal gives the count as 8-0-19 and names Richard F. Gately (absent), which does not add up with the eight members on the roll call (Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola and Michael P. Concannon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to MAKE A FINDING TO FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE AS OUTLINED BY THE CITY SOLICITOR, all in favor 8-0-19 (Gately Absent)..”
Close the public hearing — Motion made and 2nd to take the next two matters collectively, all in favor, 7-0-1 (Councilor Ferullo abstained) (Gately Absent) ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for...
Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The two special permits be granted subject to finding and conditions
Motion made and 2nd that the TWO SPECIAL PERMITS BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO FINDING AND CONDITIONS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the TWO SPECIAL PERMITS BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO FINDING AND CONDITIONS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for Special Permits pursuant to Section 5.1(30b); Section 5.1(41a), and Site Plan Review...
Motion made and 2 nd that ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 nd that ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Opend public hearing — ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for Special Permits pursuant to Section 5.1(30b); Section 5.1(41a), and Site Plan Review pursuant to Section 12.2.4 to allow for a four...
Motion made and 2nd to OPEND PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to OPEND PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1..”
Make A finding to follow the guidance as outlined by the city solicitor
Motion made and 2nd to MAKE A FINDING TO FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE AS OUTLINED BY THE CITY SOLICITOR, all in favor 8-0-19 (Gately Absent).
The journal gives the count as 8-0-19 and names Richard F. Gately (absent), which does not add up with the eight members on the roll call (Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Jeffrey P. Dillon, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola and Michael P. Concannon). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to MAKE A FINDING TO FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE AS OUTLINED BY THE CITY SOLICITOR, all in favor 8-0-19 (Gately Absent)..”
Close the public hearing — ccf New Boston Property Company LLC for Special Permits pursuant to Section 5.1(30b); Section 5.1(41a), and Site Plan Review pursuant to Section 12.2.4 to allow for a...
Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The two special permits be granted subject to finding and conditions
Motion made and 2nd that the TWO SPECIAL PERMITS BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO FINDING AND CONDITIONS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the TWO SPECIAL PERMITS BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO FINDING AND CONDITIONS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Receive committee report — jdc Realty Trust petition to amend Section 10 Cluster Development of the WZO by revising Section 10.2.1, 10.4.2, 10.4.6 (preexisting, nonconforming lots), and 10.4.10...
Motion made and 2nd to RECEIVE COMMITTEE REPORT, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to RECEIVE COMMITTEE REPORT, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Open the public hearing — jdc Realty Trust petition to amend Section 10 Cluster Development of the WZO by revising Section 10.2.1, 10.4.2, 10.4.6 (preexisting, nonconforming lots), and 10.4.10...
Motion made and 2nd to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING: all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING: all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Close the public hearing — jdc Realty Trust petition to amend Section 10 Cluster Development of the WZO by revising Section 10.2.1, 10.4.2, 10.4.6 (preexisting, nonconforming lots), and 10.4.10...
Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted and special permit be denied — jdc Realty Trust petition to amend Section 10 Cluster Development of the WZO by revising Section 10.2.1, 10.4.2, 10.4.6 (preexisting,...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED AND SPECIAL PERMIT BE DENIED, all in favor 8-0-1.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED AND SPECIAL PERMIT BE DENIED, all in favor 8-0-1..”
Suspend the rules to take from the table the next two matters under Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take from the table the next two matters under Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take from the table the next two matters under Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take from the table the next two matters under Unfinished Business of Preceding Meeting, all in...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: an order to authorize the city to file and accept grants with and from the commonwealth of Massachusetts, executive office of energy and...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Liaison
The committee report be adopted — On the order authorizing Mayor to participate in Massachusetts Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (pace Massachusetts), a committee report was received "ought...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the Appointment of Meaghan Elizabeth Dunn to the Board of Trustees for the Woburn Public Library, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the reappointment of Richard Mahoney to the Board of Trustees for the Woburn Public Library, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petitions for renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by the following: c.n. Wood Enviro, LLC, 200 Merrimac Street; and Woburn Foreign Motors,...
Motion made and 2 nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2 nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: Southside Associates, Inc. dba Burke's Garage, 71 Main Street;...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the Request by c.n. Wood Company Inc. to change name on First Class Motor Vehicle Sales License to "c.n. Wood Co., Inc." and renewal of First Class Motor...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated October 16, 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, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated November 8, 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, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND 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 November 3, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: By the power vested in me as Mayor...
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
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meeting for December 5, 2023 shall begin at 6:30 p.m. and that the City Council Regular Meeting for December 19, 2023 shall begin at 6:00 p.m
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).”
The order be adopted — Order: The minutes for the executive sessions held by the Woburn City Council Committee on Liaison on March 7, 2022 and by the Woburn City Council on August 15, 2023...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent)
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED all in favor, 8-0-1 (Gately Absent).”
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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