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December 19, 2023
46 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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.
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..”
Mayor’s Communications
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated December 13, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: re: authorization...
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 order be adopted — A communication dated December 13, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: re: authorization to accept eligible grant share of funds provided...
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..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated December 13, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: re: authorization...
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 order be adopted — A communication dated December 13, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: re: authorization to accept eligible grant share of funds provided...
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..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated December 13, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: re: authorization...
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 order be adopted — A communication dated December 13, 2023 was received from His Honor the Mayor Scott D. Galvin as follows: re: authorization to accept eligible grant share of funds provided...
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..”
All communication be received and made part of the permanent and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Finance
Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communication be received and made part of the permanent and 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 amount of $37,500.00 be and is transferred as follows from Mayor Salary Adjustment Acct# 0112151-511019 $37,500.00 to Mayor Salary...
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..”
New Petitions
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: Central Automotive, 275 Salem Street
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 Fairfield Woburn Limited Partnership for a new inflammable license for 7,056 gallons of Class 1A gasoline fuel, Stored in vehicles gas tanks,...
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 NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install one new joint owned pole, 591/25A, approximately 110 feet...
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 Madison Woburn Holding, LLC for a Modification to special permit under Section 5.1(20A), Section 5.1(29) and Section 5.1 note 16 to allow for...
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
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install one new joint owned pole,...
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 public hearing be opened for public comment — On the petition by NStar Electric Company, d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install one new joint owned pole, 612/4A,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed and that the grant of location be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in the DPW Superintendent's communication dated December 18, 2023 as follows: 1. A...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND THAT THE GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined in the DPW Superintendent's communication dated December 18, 2023 as follows: 1. A permit must be obtained from the DPW; 2. The proposed pole should be staked for field evaluation; 3. Must be clear of all underground utilities which also must be pre-marked for field evaluation and approval, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND THAT THE GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined in the DPW Superintendent's communication dated December 18, 2023 as follows: 1. A permit must be obtained from the DPW; 2. The proposed pole should be staked for field evaluation; 3. Must be clear of all underground utilities which also must be pre-marked for field evaluation and approval, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by pdc Reno/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, 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 public hearing be opened for public comment — On the petition by pdc Reno/lv.phsx lpiv, LLC for a special permit pursuant to Sections 5.1(45) and 12.2.4 of the WZO, to allow for: (1) the sale...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 16, 2024 — On the petition by pdc Reno/lv.phsx lpiv, LLC for a special permit pursuant to Sections 5.1(45) and...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON January 16, 2024, 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 January 16, 2024, all in favor, 9-0..”
All three of the highland petitions are taken collectivley
Motion made and 2nd that ALL THREE OF THE HIGHLAND PETITIONS ARE TAKEN COLLECTIVLEY, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that ALL THREE OF THE HIGHLAND PETITIONS ARE TAKEN COLLECTIVLEY, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comment — On the petition by Highland at Vale Condominium for a new inflammable license for 640 gallons of Class 1A gasoline fuel, stored in vehicle gas...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed and that the three inflammable licenses be granted — On the petition by Highland at Vale Condominium for a new inflammable license for 640 gallons of Class 1A gasoline...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND that the three INFLAMMABLE LICENSES BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND that the three INFLAMMABLE LICENSES BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
All three of the highland petitions are taken collectivley
Motion made and 2nd that ALL THREE OF THE HIGHLAND PETITIONS ARE TAKEN COLLECTIVLEY, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that ALL THREE OF THE HIGHLAND PETITIONS ARE TAKEN COLLECTIVLEY, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comment — On the petition by Highland at Vale Condominium for a new inflammable license for 640 gallons of Class 1A gasoline fuel, stored in vehicle gas...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed and that the three inflammable licenses be granted — On the petition by Highland at Vale Condominium for a new inflammable license for 640 gallons of Class 1A gasoline...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND that the three INFLAMMABLE LICENSES BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND that the three INFLAMMABLE LICENSES BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
All three of the highland petitions are taken collectivley
Motion made and 2nd that ALL THREE OF THE HIGHLAND PETITIONS ARE TAKEN COLLECTIVLEY, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that ALL THREE OF THE HIGHLAND PETITIONS ARE TAKEN COLLECTIVLEY, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comment — On the petition by Highland at Vale Condominium for a new inflammable license for 800 gallons of Class 1A gasoline fuel, stored in vehicle gas...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed and that the three inflammable licenses be granted — On the petition by Highland at Vale Condominium for a new inflammable license for 800 gallons of Class 1A gasoline...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND that the three INFLAMMABLE LICENSES BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED AND that the three INFLAMMABLE LICENSES BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install one new joint owned pole,...
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 public hearing be opened for public comment — On the petition by NStar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install one new joint owned pole, approximately 116'...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0..”
Close the public hearing — On the 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 private...
Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Grant the leave to withdraw without prejudice
Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to GRANT THE LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Chick-fil-A, Inc. for a special permit to allow for the following pursuant to the WZO: 91) fast food...
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 public hearing be opened for public comment — On the petition by Chick-fil-A, Inc. for a special permit to allow for the following pursuant to the WZO: 91) fast food restaurant pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comment, all in favor, 9-0..”
Open public hearing — On the petition by Chick-fil-A, Inc. for a special permit to allow for the following pursuant to the WZO: 91) fast food restaurant pursuant to Section 5.1(29); (2) alteration...
Motion mad and 2nd to OPEN PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion mad and 2nd to OPEN PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Close the public hearing — On the petition by Chick-fil-A, Inc. for a special permit to allow for the following pursuant to the WZO: 91) fast food restaurant pursuant to Section 5.1(29); (2)...
Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be given leave to withdraw without prejudice — On the petition by Chick-fil-A, Inc. for a special permit to allow for the following pursuant to the WZO: 91) fast food restaurant...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be GIVEN LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Rules
The committee report be adopted — On the order amending Woburn Municipal Code Title 3, Section 3-25(E), to increase the Senior Citizen Property Work Off Program from $1,500 to $2,000, a committee...
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 amending Woburn Municipal Code Title 2, Article III, Section 2-12(A) by deleting Mayor Clerical Assistance and replace with Assistant to the Mayor...
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 amending Woburn Municipal Code Title 2, Article xxviii, Section 2-180, by establishing the base salary of the Assistant to the Mayor for Community...
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..”
Suspend the rules and pull the items from Public Safety and License
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and pull the items from Public Safety and License, all in favor, 9-0
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and pull the items from Public Safety and License, all in favor, 9-0.”
The committee report be adopted — Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and pull the items from Public Safety and License, all in favor, 9-0 On the petitions for renewal of First Class Motor...
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 — Petitions for renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: Anchor Auto Sales, Inc., 3 Breed Ave; Murray Enterprises, Inc., 89 Winn...
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..”
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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