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45 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Joanne E. Campbell and Robert J. Ferullo absent.
Present: Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Joseph E. Demers, William J. Pappalardo, Lou DiMambro, Robert F. Toro, Charles Viola, Jeffrey P. Dillon
Absent: Joanne E. Campbell, Robert J. Ferullo
Diane Stiffler be named Clerk of the City Council Pro-Tem in the absence of the Clerk of the City Council
Motion made and 2nd that Diane Stiffler be named Clerk of the City Council Pro-Tem in the absence of the Clerk of the City Council, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that Diane Stiffler be named Clerk of the City Council Pro-Tem in the absence of the Clerk of the City Council, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: 700.00 bls Non-Emergency Base Rate …………….……. $747.66 ALS1 Emergency Base Rate ……………….……... $2,200.00 als...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by sta Properties at 56 Dragon LLC, 103 Willow Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148, for a special permit under Section 7.3 and Section 5.1(57b),...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by David Jamieson, 3 Burlington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Section 5.1(69) and Section 7.3, of the 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402 Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
Suspend the rules and allow the petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
Return the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to return the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402 Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for minor...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Domenico Gallinelli, Grant Street R, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a Special Permit under Sections 5.1(56), Note 15 of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The conditions be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the conditions be received and made part of the permanent record, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the conditions be received and made part of the permanent record, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Domenico Gallinelli, Grant Street R, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a Special Permit under Sections 5.1(56), Note 15 of the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The special permit be granted, with the following 8 conditions: 1. That the Plan of Record shall be updated to read "Plot Plan in Lexington and Woburn, Mass., Showing Proposed 30' x 40' garage;"...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the following 8 conditions: 1. That the Plan of Record shall be updated to read "Plot Plan in Lexington and Woburn, Mass., Showing Proposed 30' x 40' garage;" Scale: 1" = 20'; Dated: June 10, 2024; Prepared by Keenan Survey, 8 Winchester Place, Suite 208, Winchester, Mass. 01890; (781) 729-4213."; 2. That no business activity shall be conducted out of or from the garage/barn itself in perpetuity; 3. That there shall be no rental of space in the garage/barn in perpetuity; 4. That the accessory garage is for use by the residents of the single-family dwelling only in perpetuity; 5. That there shall be no conversion of the barn to residential use in perpetuity; 6. That, for additional electric service to the detached structure, power shall be supplemented from the single-family residential house only, Building Commissioner does not allow a second electrical service for an accessory structure in a residential zone; 7. That if the applicant wishes to install water/sewer to garage, it must be from existing service on private property and subject to the proper plumbing permits and compliance with 248CMR Plumbing Code (no new connections for water or sewer from public ways shall be permitted); and 8. The usage of impact guns will only be allowed during the hours of 9am - 7pm, 7 days a week, on personal vehicles owned by the property owner in perpetuity, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the following 8 conditions: 1. That the Plan of Record shall be updated to read "Plot Plan in Lexington and Woburn, Mass., Showing Proposed 30' x 40' garage;" Scale: 1" = 20'; Dated: June 10, 2024; Prepared by Keenan Survey, 8 Winchester Place, Suite 208, Winchester, Mass. 01890; (781) 729-4213."; 2. That no business activity shall be conducted out of or from the garage/barn itself in perpetuity; 3. That there shall be no rental of space in the garage/barn in perpetuity; 4. That the accessory garage is for use by the residents of the single-family dwelling only in perpetuity; 5. That there shall be no conversion of the barn to residential use in perpetuity; 6. That, for additional electric service to the detached structure, power shall be supplemented from the single-family residential house only, Building Commissioner does not allow a second electrical service for an accessory structure in a residential zone; 7. That if the applicant wishes to install water/sewer to garage, it must be from existing service on private property and subject to the proper plumbing permits and compliance with 248CMR Plumbing Code (no new connections for water or sewer from public ways shall be permitted); and 8. The usage of impact guns will only be allowed during the hours of 9am - 7pm, 7 days a week, on personal vehicles owned by the property owner in perpetuity, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on August 20, 2024 — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, 0 Walnut Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 20, 2024, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON August 20, 2024, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by President Dillon, per request of the Mayor, to amend the following: 1
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President Dillon, per request of the Mayor, to amend the following: 1
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on September 17, 2024, and 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 September 17, 2024, AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON September 17, 2024, AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the order appropriating $1,098,960 for the Hurld Park Project and authorizing Mayor and Treasurer to borrow money, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the order authorizing the City to file and accept grants from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, for the parc Program for the...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the order authorizing the Mayor to accept deed for Lot 2 Marcy Street, a committee report was received "back for action"
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The order be adopted — On the order authorizing the Mayor to accept deed for Lot 2 Marcy Street, a committee report was received "back for action"
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the order to amend Title 2, Article xviii of the Woburn Municipal Code to increase hourly rate for reserve police officers from $24.04 to $32.14, a committee...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the order amending Woburn Municipal Code Section 2-6 by prohibiting public hearings and/or public meetings to be held on election days, Saturdays, Sundays, or...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Robert J. Klein to the Woburn Planning Board, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the reappointment of Cassandra A. Connolly 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, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Saheli for a Special Event Permit for a Domestic Violence Awareness Walk at Horn Pond and area streets on October 19, 2024, with request for...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — Petition by Tom Irwin, 54 Central Avenue, Dalton, Massachusetts 01226 regarding Paint Stewardship legislation
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record and the matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated July 11, 2024, was received from Andrew Lipsett, Chair,...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record and the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated July 16, 2024, was received from John E. Corey, Jr., pe, City Engineer, as follows: Dear President Dillon, After careful...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow Mr. Gilgun to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Mr. Gilgun to speak, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Mr. Gilgun to speak, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — A communication dated July 22, 2024, was received from the Woburn License Commission as follows: Dear President Dillon and members of the City...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — A communication dated July 31, 2024, was received from Mark J. Salvati, City Solicitor, as follows: re: Autoworx v
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated July 29, 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, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 54, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify and to warn such of the inhabitants...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024 is hereby canceled due to the state primary election
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by revising Title 2, Administration and Personnel, xxxiv...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: The City Council take the necessary steps to fill the vacancy in the position of City Engineer pursuant to Rule 34...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — Order: Whereas parking in the Woburn Downtown district continues to be a problem, and Whereas people are misusing municipal parking lots for...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Resolve: Whereas, the traffic flow on the Washington Street corridor continues to be an issue, and where as timing...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and Ferullo Absent).
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Campbell and 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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