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April 16, 2024
34 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 Joseph E. Demers absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, William J. Pappalardo, Lou DiMambro, Robert F. Toro, Robert J. Ferullo, Charles Viola, Jeffrey P. Dillon
Absent: Joseph E. Demers
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 (Demers 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 (Demers Absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
Suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Concannon to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Concannon to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Concannon to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers 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 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: The Mayor be and is hereby authorized to enter into confidential discussions regarding the possible Purchase and/or possible Taking of 6 Common Street pursuant to...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
New Petitions
Suspend the rules to allow Attorney Jim Juliano to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Jim Juliano to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Attorney Jim Juliano to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers 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 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The special event permit be granted, subject to the following condition: that the petitioner will work with the Police Department on staging and logistics — Petition by Woburn Kiwanis for special...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following condition: that the petitioner will work with the Police Department on staging and logistics, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following condition: that the petitioner will work with the Police Department on staging and logistics, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Livery License for Boston Express Livery Service Inc. at 165 New Boston Street, Suite 275
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers 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 (Demers Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Viet Thai Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Saigon Eatery, 368 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01851, for a special permit under Sections...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, 0 Walnut Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Sections 5.1(5), and 8.3.3 of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers 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 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 7, 2024 — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install one...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 7, 2024, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 7, 2024, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Connoisseurs Products Corp., 17 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers 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 (Demers Absent)..”
The plans be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the plans be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the plans be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
A communication be sent to the Fire Department requesting comments regarding the following: 1. Whether the Geotech style material/grass is sufficient for fire truck access; and 2. Whether a fire...
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Fire Department requesting comments regarding the following: 1. Whether the Geotech style material/grass is sufficient for fire truck access; and 2. Whether a fire hydrant should be added to the rear of the building, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Fire Department requesting comments regarding the following: 1. Whether the Geotech style material/grass is sufficient for fire truck access; and 2. Whether a fire hydrant should be added to the rear of the building, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Connoisseurs Products Corp., 17 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Sections 5.1(30b),...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 7, 2024, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Connoisseurs...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 7, 2024, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 7, 2024, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers 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, p.e., 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 (Demers 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 (Demers 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, p.e., tf Moran, Inc., 170 Commerce Way,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 21, 2024 — On the petition by Citizens Bank, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, ri 02919, c/o Alan D. Roscoe, p.e., tf...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 21, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 21, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
All communications 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 citywide in...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers 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 (Demers 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 citywide in Non-Residential...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 7, 2024 — On the petition by Woburn Planning Board, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 7, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 7, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — On the petitions for renewal of Common Carrier Licenses for the following: Transaction Corporate Shuttles Inc., 5 Wheeling Avenue; and m&l Transit Systems Inc.,...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 1, 2024, was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 1, 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 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 8, 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 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
Appointments and Elections
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated April 5, 2024 was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear City Clerk...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers 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 (Demers Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated April 5, 2024 was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear City Clerk Higgins: By the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following matter to the agenda as a late filing
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following matter to the agenda as a late filing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules for the purposes of adding the following matter to the agenda as a late filing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The resolution be adopted — Resolve: The City Council requests the presence of His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon and Planning Director John M. Cashell to discuss the matter of the MBTA...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
The presentation and public comment period regarding the MBTA Communities Multifamily Law's new zoning requirements and guidelines be advertised in the Daily Times Chronicle at the City Clerk's...
Motion made and 2nd that the presentation and public comment period regarding the MBTA Communities Multifamily Law's new zoning requirements and guidelines be advertised in the Daily Times Chronicle at the City Clerk's discretion, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the presentation and public comment period regarding the MBTA Communities Multifamily Law's new zoning requirements and guidelines be advertised in the Daily Times Chronicle at the City Clerk's discretion, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers 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 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Demers 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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