MassVoter.com← Woburn City CouncilWoburn City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
May 7, 2024
54 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Robert J. Ferullo absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Joseph E. Demers, William J. Pappalardo, Lou DiMambro, Robert F. Toro, Charles Viola, Jeffrey P. Dillon
Absent: Robert J. Ferullo
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 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $255,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Mayor Salary Adjustment $255,000.00 Acct# 0112151-511019 To:...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $2,053,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Fire/bls Ambulance $2,053,000.00 Acct# 31359-595000 To: Fire...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — Order: Pursuant to m.g.l., c.164, §134, that the City be and is hereby authorized to initiate the process to aggregate the electricity load of...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition by New England Orienteering Club for a Special Event Permit for a map and compass sport event at Horn Pond, parking...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License for Woburn Cab Company Inc at 100 Ashburton Avenue
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Livery License for Harmony Transportation Inc. at 8 Conn Street
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record and to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter — On the petition by 8-10 Green Street LLC, 25 Pond...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record AND to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record AND to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The following condition be added: The property and landscaping will be maintained on a regular basis
Motion made and 2nd that the following condition be added: The property and landscaping will be maintained on a regular basis, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the following condition be added: The property and landscaping will be maintained on a regular basis, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 July 30, 2026 with the following condition: The property and...
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 July 30, 2026 with the following condition: The property and landscaping will be maintained on a regular basis, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 July 30, 2026 with the following condition: The property and landscaping will be maintained on a regular basis, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record and to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter — On the petition by Veir Inc., 3 Gill Street Suite D,...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record AND to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record AND to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The time for the petitioner to exercise its rights under the special permit shall be extended for an additional year period to May 12, 2025
Motion made and 2nd that the TIME FOR THE PETITIONER TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THE SPECIAL PERMIT SHALL BE EXTENDED FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR PERIOD TO May 12, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 YEAR PERIOD TO May 12, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the presentation and public comment period regarding the MBTA Communities Multifamily Law's new zoning requirements and...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The documents be received and made part of the permanent record — On the presentation and public comment period regarding the MBTA Communities Multifamily Law's new zoning requirements and...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
For a two minute recess — On the presentation and public comment period regarding the MBTA Communities Multifamily Law's new zoning requirements and guidelines and how they affect the City of Woburn
Motion made and 2nd for a two minute recess, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd for a two minute recess, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The documents be made available on the City website — On the presentation and public comment period regarding the MBTA Communities Multifamily Law's new zoning requirements and guidelines and how...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be made available on the City website, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be made available on the City website, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The City Council receives a list of funding they will not receive if they do not comply
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council receives a list of funding they will not receive if they do not comply, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council receives a list of funding they will not receive if they do not comply, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Take a two minute recess — On the presentation and public comment period regarding the MBTA Communities Multifamily Law's new zoning requirements and guidelines and how they affect the City of Woburn
Motion made and 2nd to take a two minute recess, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take a two minute recess, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the presentation and public comment period regarding the MBTA Communities Multifamily Law's new zoning requirements and guidelines and how...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The document be received and made part of the permanent record — On the presentation and public comment period regarding the MBTA Communities Multifamily Law's new zoning requirements and...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public comment period be closed
Motion made and 2nd that the public comment period be closed, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public comment period be closed, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — On the presentation and public comment period regarding the MBTA Communities Multifamily Law's new zoning requirements and guidelines and how...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 4, 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 June 4, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON June 4, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The leave to withdraw without prejudice with respect to the following: "The Petitioner requests a Special Permit pursuant to Section 8.2.5 to allow for a reduction in required parking spaces from...
Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE with respect to the following: "The Petitioner requests a Special Permit pursuant to Section 8.2.5 to allow for a reduction in required parking spaces from 223 parking spaces to 215.", be GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE with respect to the following: "The Petitioner requests a Special Permit pursuant to Section 8.2.5 to allow for a reduction in required parking spaces from 223 parking spaces to 215.", be GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The document 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 the document be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Connoisseurs Products Corp., 17 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Sections 5.1(30b), 5.1(40ab), 5.1(42),...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The special permit be granted, with the following eight conditions and one finding as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the following eight conditions and one finding as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record entitled "Permit Site Plan, 17 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 For Connoisseurs Products Corp." dated April 16, 2024 consisting of Sheet C1 dated April 16, 2024; Topographic Plan of Land dated November 23, 2022; Sheet C2 dated April 16, 2024; Sheet C3 dated April 16, 2024; Sheet C4 dated April 16, 2024; Sheet C5 dated April 16, 2024; Sheet C6 dated April 16, 2024; Sheet C7 dated April 16, 2024; Sheet C8 dated April 16, 2024 prepared by Hancock Associates, 185 Centre Street, Danvers, MA 01923 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the following eight conditions and one finding as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record entitled "Permit Site Plan, 17 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 For Connoisseurs Products Corp." dated April 16, 2024 consisting of Sheet C1 dated April 16, 2024; Topographic Plan of Land dated November 23, 2022; Sheet C2 dated April 16, 2024; Sheet C3 dated April 16, 2024; Sheet C4 dated April 16, 2024; Sheet C5 dated April 16, 2024; Sheet C6 dated April 16, 2024; Sheet C7 dated April 16, 2024; Sheet C8 dated April 16, 2024 prepared by Hancock Associates, 185 Centre Street, Danvers, MA 01923 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with: (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make a final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; 2. There shall be adequate rodent control in place prior to commencement of any site disturbance and maintained throughout all site development and construction phases. The Applicant shall provide monthly rodent control reports to both the Board of Health and the Department of Inspectional Services; 3. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the Applicant shall file a snow storage and removal plan with the Department of Inspectional Services; 4. All dumpsters, if any, shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinance and Title 8 Section VII 8-17 of the Woburn Municipal Code; 5. As-built plans shall be provided at the conclusion of the project to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department and Department of Inspectional Services. In addition, the Applicant shall provide interim as-built plans as required during permitting coordination with the City Engineer and Building Commissioner; 6. The Petitioner shall install a fire hydrant in the location shown on the plan as requested by the Woburn Fire Department; 7. The Petitioner shall install signage clearly identifying the area where the Grass Pave 2 will be installed; 8. The Petitioner shall insure that the access road as shown on the Site Plan is properly maintained and accessible 365/24 with all snow removed; and the following finding that the proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 4, 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 June 4, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON June 4, 2024, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Woburn Planning Board, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to allow murals citywide in Non-Residential Zoning District by: (1)...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Kathleen A. Lucero 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — On the petitions for renewal of Livery License for Boston Express Livery Service Inc. at 165 New Boston Street, Suite 275, a committee report was received "ought...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated April 24, 2024, was received from Anne Speicher, Executive Director, Woburn Retirement Board as follows: Dear Ms. Higgins, The...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated May 1, 2024, was received from Richard M. Haggerty, State Representative, 30th Middlesex District Woburn- Reading, as follows:...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Appointments and Elections
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated May 1, 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 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated May 1, 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated April 25, 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 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated April 25, 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated May 1, 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 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated May 1, 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — Order: Pursuant to Section 2-184(D) of the 1989 Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, the City Council review the salaries of non-union department...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The Committee on Finance, as a Committee of the Whole, meet with School Committee representatives to discuss the School Department Budget
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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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