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March 19, 2024
59 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Robert F. Toro absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Joseph E. Demers, William J. Pappalardo, Lou DiMambro, Robert J. Ferullo, Charles Viola, Jeffrey P. Dillon
Absent: Robert F. Toro
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, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to take the resolve regarding ms Awareness, as the next matter on the agenda
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the resolve regarding MS Awareness, as the next matter on the agenda, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the resolve regarding MS Awareness, as the next matter on the agenda, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, Multiple Sclerosis ("ms") is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that can cause symptoms throughout the body ranging from difficulty...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated March 12, 2024 was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear President...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro 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 (Toro Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Concannon, and/or his designees, to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Concannon, and/or his designees, to speak, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Concannon, and/or his designees, to speak, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The document regarding the Woburn Common Traffic Roadway improvements be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated March 12, 2024 was received from His Honor the Mayor...
Motion made and 2nd that the document regarding the Woburn Common Traffic Roadway improvements be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document regarding the Woburn Common Traffic Roadway improvements be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The matter be placed on file — A communication dated March 12, 2024 was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear President Dillon and City Council Members I am...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $450,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Unreserved Fund Balance $450,000.00 Acct# 01-356000 To: Downtown...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated March 14, 2024 was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear President...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro 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 (Toro Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — A communication dated March 14, 2024 was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
New Petitions
Suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn for a special event permit for a road race and health walk starting at Charles Gardner Lane and along...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition by Woburn Host Lions Club for special event permit for a charity dog walk at Horn Pond and area streets on May 11,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro 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 (Toro Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Connoisseurs Products Corp., 17 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Sections 5.1(30b), 5.1(40ab),...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Petition by Garage 42 Degrees, LLC, request for minor modification to special permit dated November 7, 2023, by replacing the...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro 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 (Toro Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — Petition by Garage 42 Degrees, LLC, request for minor modification to special permit dated November 7, 2023, by replacing the three (3)...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
Public Hearings
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install one new joint owned pole, 591/25A,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 16, 2024 — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 16, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 16, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by pdc Renol/lv/phx lpiv, LLC, 980 Sandhill Road, Suite 100, Reno, Nevada 89521, for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro 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 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by pdc Renol/lv/phx lpiv, LLC, 980 Sandhill Road, Suite 100, Reno, Nevada 89521, for a special permit pursuant to Sections...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by pdc Renol/lv/phx lpiv, LLC, 980 Sandhill Road, Suite 100, Reno, Nevada 89521, for a special permit pursuant to Sections 5.1(45) and 12.2.4 of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The leave to withdraw without prejudice be granted
Motion made and 2nd that THE LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that THE LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Hannaford & Dumas Corporation, 26 Conn Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro 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 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Hannaford & Dumas Corporation, 26 Conn Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit pursuant to Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 2, 2024 — On the petition by Hannaford & Dumas Corporation, 26 Conn Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 2, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 2, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Citizens Bank, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, ri 02919, c/o Alan D. Roscoe, pe, tf Moran, Inc., 170...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro 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 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Citizens Bank, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, ri 02919, c/o Alan D. Roscoe, pe, tf Moran, Inc., 170 Commerce Way, Portsmouth,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 16, 2024 — On the petition by Citizens Bank, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, ri 02919, c/o Alan D. Roscoe, pe, tf...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 16, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 16, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Best Fitness of Woburn, Inc., 55 Northeastern Boulevard, Nashua, New Hampshire 03062, for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro 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 (Toro Absent)..”
The documents be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Best Fitness of Woburn, Inc., 55 Northeastern Boulevard, Nashua, New Hampshire 03062, for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Best Fitness of Woburn, Inc., 55 Northeastern Boulevard, Nashua, New Hampshire 03062, for a special permit under Sections...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Best Fitness of Woburn, Inc., 55 Northeastern Boulevard, Nashua, New Hampshire 03062, for a special permit under Sections 5.1(69), 7.3, 13.5, and...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The special permit be granted, subject to the following three conditions and one finding: 1. The plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Special Permit Pan, Proposed Building Re-Tenanting, Horn...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following three conditions and one finding: 1. The plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Special Permit Pan, Proposed Building Re-Tenanting, Horn Pond Plaza, 350 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts" prepared by Meridian Associates dated November 22, 2019, revised 1/6/20, revised 2/1/24; 2. The Petitioner shall file the plan of record with the Office of Inspectional Services; 3. That all conditions of any previous special permit shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein; and the finding that the proposed use of the Premises by the Petitioner for a use allowed by right within the B-H Zoning District is not substantially more detrimental than the pre-existing nonconforming use of the property, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following three conditions and one finding: 1. The plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Special Permit Pan, Proposed Building Re-Tenanting, Horn Pond Plaza, 350 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts" prepared by Meridian Associates dated November 22, 2019, revised 1/6/20, revised 2/1/24; 2. The Petitioner shall file the plan of record with the Office of Inspectional Services; 3. That all conditions of any previous special permit shall remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein; and the finding that the proposed use of the Premises by the Petitioner for a use allowed by right within the B-H Zoning District is not substantially more detrimental than the pre-existing nonconforming use of the property, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Woburn Planning Board, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to allow murals City Wide in Non-Residential...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The pictures be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the pictures be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the pictures be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The documents be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Woburn Planning Board, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to allow murals City Wide in...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 16, 2024, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — On the petition by...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 16, 2024, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 16, 2024, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Councilors DiMambro and Mercer-Bruen, to amend Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by repealing Section...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro 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 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Councilors DiMambro and Mercer-Bruen, to amend Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by repealing Section 10, Cluster...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Councilors DiMambro and Mercer-Bruen, to amend Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by repealing Section 10, Cluster Development in its entirety...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The zoning ordinance amendment be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that the ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - Absent; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - Absent; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes..”
Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
Take the next matter from the table
Motion made and 2nd to take the next matter from the table, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next matter from the table, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by revising Title 2, Article xxix Personnel, Section 2-194, as follows (new language in bold, deleted in...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of John Wetzel to Woburn Commission on Disability, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Mark E. Gaffney to the Woburn Golf & Ski Authority, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Carolyn Peary 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 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Richard A. Sawyer to the Commission on Disability, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated February 22, 2024, 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 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
Appointments and Elections
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated March 12, 2024 was received from His Honor...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated March 13, 2024 was received from His Honor...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated March 12, 2024 was received from His Honor...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council of the City of Woburn hereby declares its intent to impose, and does by this instrument impose, a permanent and perpetual restriction on the use of...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, on September 21, 2019 the City of Woburn entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Eversource Energy ("Eversource") relative to the installation of...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Toro 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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