MassVoter.com← Woburn City CouncilWoburn City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
May 21, 2024
46 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Joseph E. Demers, William J. Pappalardo, Lou DiMambro, Robert F. Toro, Robert J. Ferullo, Charles Viola, Jeffrey P. Dillon
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Robert J. Ferullo left the Council Chamber during the meeting.
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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $219,589.15 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: from: Drug Task Salary 0112251-518904 $ 25,000.00 Auditor 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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $50,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Workers Comp $50,000.00 Acct# 0198051-517100 To: Veterans Cash...
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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $48,500.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: from: Draper Street Sewer I & I $ 3,900.00 acct#360058-588082 Draper...
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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $110,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated from Cemetery Interest Fund and distributed as follows for Fiscal Year 2025:...
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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The Mayor be and hereby authorized pursuant to m.g.l. c.44, § 53A to accept a donation form the South End Italian Club, in the amount of...
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..”
The order be adopted — Order: That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to enter into a Utility and Walkway Easement Agreement with 43 Poole Street LLC (Frederick Russell, Manager; Edward...
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..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by The International School of Boston for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race at Horn Pond on June 12, 2024
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by St. Anthony of Padua Church for Special Event Permit for St. Anthony's Festival in the Ferullo Field area on June 15, 2024
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Lord Hobo for a Special Event Permit to allow a road race starting at 5 Draper Street and along area streets on June 16, 2024
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition by The Shamrock Running Club for Special Event Permit to allow for a road race at Spence Farm on July 4, 2024 with...
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 the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition by The Church of the Living God for Special Event Permit for music concerts on June 11, 2024 and June 22, 2024, at...
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 the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License for Checker Cab of Woburn Inc. at 827 Main 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 the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Livery License for Checker Cab of Woburn Inc. at 827 Main 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 the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License for Musto Jewelers Inc. at 186 Cambridge Road, #9
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 for new Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License for Teresa's Closet, at 164 Main Street
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 approximately 5 feet of conduit northwesterly from Pole...
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 Bombay Baking LLC, 9 Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a modification of previously issued Special Permit dated January 8, 2004...
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 Viet Thai Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Saigon Eatery, 368 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01851, for a...
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 documents be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Viet Thai Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Saigon Eatery, 368 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01851, for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Send a communication requesting prior special permits and conditions prior to the committee meeting
Motion made and 2nd to send a communication requesting prior special permits and conditions prior to the committee meeting, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send a communication requesting prior special permits and conditions prior to the committee meeting, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Viet Thai Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Saigon Eatery, 368 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, 01851, for a special permit under...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 4, 2024 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Viet Thai...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON June 4, 2024 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 June 4, 2024 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, 0 Walnut Street, 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, 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 comments — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, 0 Walnut Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Sections 5.1(5), and...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 4, 2024 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by 25 Everett...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON June 4, 2024 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 June 4, 2024 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, 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 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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to Mr. Roscoe asking him to have everything ready for the next public hearing
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to Mr. Roscoe asking him to have everything ready for the next public hearing, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to Mr. Roscoe asking him to have everything ready for the next public hearing, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 18, 2024 — On the petition by Citizens Bank, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, ri 02919, c/o Alan D. Roscoe, p.e.,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON June 18, 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 June 18, 2024, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the order that the sum of $255,000.00 be transferred from Mayor Salary Adjustment Acct# 0112151-511019 to whms Teachers Salaries Acct# 0219071-511010, a...
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 that the sum of $2,053,000.00 be transferred from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct# 31359-595000 to Fire Regular Salary Acct# 0122051-511000, Fire Overtime...
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..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the reappointment of Meg Ann Meaney 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, 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 reappointment of John Sawyer to the Woburn Board of Cemetery Commissioners, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
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 appointment of Edmund F. McGrath to the Woburn Board of Cemetery Commissioners, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
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..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by New England Orienteering Club for a Special Event Permit for a map and compass sport event at Horn Pond, parking lot, and Arlington Road on...
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 petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License for Woburn Cab Company Inc at 100 Ashburton Avenue, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
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 petition for renewal of Livery License for Harmony Transportation Inc. at 8 Conn Street, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
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..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated May 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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be received and placed on file — On the 42 Degrees LLC forty-five (45) day update for Modification of Special Permit Decision, at 20-30 Sonar Drive, a communication dated May 9, 2024,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER be RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated May 13, 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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The resolve be adopted — resovled Whereas, the City of Woburn has been supportive of and taken steps for decades to encourage reasonable development of a variety of housing styles across the city,...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Abstained)..”
Send a communication to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor with respect to the MBTA Communities Law and the City of Woburn receiving credit for housing that was built in collaboration with the...
Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor with respect to the MBTA Communities Law and the City of Woburn receiving credit for housing that was built in collaboration with the State with respect to Chapter 40R, and would like a more collaborative approach going forward, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor with respect to the MBTA Communities Law and the City of Woburn receiving credit for housing that was built in collaboration with the State with respect to Chapter 40R, and would like a more collaborative approach going forward, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Abstained)..”
The City Council invite the State Delegation to discuss accessory dwelling units
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council invite the State Delegation to discuss accessory dwelling units, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Abstained).
Yes: Campbell, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaAbstained: Ferullo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council invite the State Delegation to discuss accessory dwelling units, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Abstained)..”
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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