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June 4, 2024
41 recorded votes, 0 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
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 $750,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Overlay Reserve $750,000.00 Acct# 01-322000 To: opeb Trust Fund...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by Social Capital Inc. for a Special Event Permit to allow Juneteenth Celebration at the Woburn Public Library on June 15, 2024 with request for...
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..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — Petition by Sanctuary Medicinals, Inc., 130 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, request for minor modification to...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
The minor modification be approved as follows: that Condition 1 be replaced with following "Hours of operation shall be Monday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.", with the condition that...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE APPROVED as follows: that Condition 1 be replaced with following "Hours of operation shall be Monday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.", with the condition that additional lighting be added to the back of the building as determined by the Woburn Police Department, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE APPROVED as follows: that Condition 1 be replaced with following "Hours of operation shall be Monday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.", with the condition that additional lighting be added to the back of the building as determined by the Woburn Police Department, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install one new joint owned pole,...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public 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, 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 18, 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 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..”
The document 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 to...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document 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 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, 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 July 16, 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 July 16, 2024, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON July 16, 2024, 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 July 16, 2024 — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, 0 Walnut 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 July 16, 2024, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON July 16, 2024, 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 18, 2024 — On the petition by Viet Thai Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Saigon Eatery, 368 Merrimack Street, Lowell,...
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 $219,589.15 be transferred from Drug Task Salary 0112251- 518904, Auditor Salary 0113451-511000, and Mayor Salary Adj 0112151-511019...
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 $50,000.00 be transferred from Workers Comp Acct# 0198051- 517100 to Veterans Cash Aid Acct# 0154357-577000, a committee report was...
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 $48,500.00 be transferred from Draper Street Sewer I & I Acct# 360058-588082, Draper Street T2 Signal Control Acct# 360058-588083,...
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 $110,000.00 be transferred from Cemetery Interest Fund to various Cemetery Accounts for FY2025, a committee report was received...
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 authorizing Mayor to accept donation from South End Italian Club in the sum of $130,086.00 for the Veterans Donation Fund, a committee report was...
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 $100,000.00 be transferred from Stabilization Sped Acct #704259-596100 to Sped Out Of District Acct #0222504-532500, a committee...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Liaison
The committee report be adopted — On the order relative to electricity community aggregation under m.g.l, c.164, § 134, 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 — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the reappointment of Shannon Ryan to the Woburn Board of Registrars of Voters, 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 Tracy A. R. Jolly to the Woburn Board of Registrars of Voters, 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 Shamrock Running Club for Special Event Permit to allow for a road race at Spence Farm on July 4, 2024 with request for waiver of umbrella...
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..”
Amend the petition to include the following rain dates: June 12, 2024 and June 23, 2024
Motion made and 2nd to amend the petition to include the following rain dates: June 12, 2024 and June 23, 2024, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend the petition to include the following rain dates: June 12, 2024 and June 23, 2024, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted, as amended — On the petition by Church of the Living God for Special Event Permit for music concerts on June 11, 2024 and June 22, 2024, at Horn Pond Ice House...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, as amended, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, as amended, all in favor, 9-0..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License for Checker Cab of Woburn Inc. at 827 Main 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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Livery License for Checker Cab of Woburn Inc. at 827 Main 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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License for Musto Jewelers Inc. at 186 Cambridge Road, #9, a committee report was...
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 referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — A communication dated May 22, 2024 was received from John J. Devine, Owner, Woburn Cab Co, Inc., 100 Ashburton Avenue,...
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..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated May 16, 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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated May 30, 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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for July 2, 2024 is hereby canceled
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..”
Suspend the rules and allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: As amended, be further amended as follows: by deleting and replacing in its entirety, Title 13, Public Services,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
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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