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August 20, 2024
51 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
During the meeting:
- Darlene Mercer-Bruen left the Council Chamber during the meeting.
- Robert F. Toro 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 order be adopted — Order: The Mayor is authorized to accept full custody, control, and title of the Wyman School property, located at 679 Main Street, and as further described in a deed...
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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: $30,000,000 is appropriated to pay the costs of reconstruction, equipping and furnishing Fire Stations 4 and 5, including the payment 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 matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $850,000 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Stabilization Fund $850,000 Acct# 704059-596100 To: Various Capital...
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 matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by Manganaro Northeast, LLC, c/o Kenny Gill, President, 52 Cummings Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Section...
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 Bond Brothers, Inc. for a special permit under Section 5.1(57a), Section 5.1(57b), and Section 7.3, of the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes LLC, request for minor modification to Special Permit dated January 4, 2022 as...
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 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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes LLC, request for minor modification to Special Permit dated January 4, 2022 as...
Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
The minor modification be granted — On the petition by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes LLC, request for minor modification to Special Permit dated January 4, 2022 as extended by Notice of Extension of...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
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 October 15, 2024 — On the petition by Hannaford & Dumas Corporation, 26 Conn Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 15, 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 October 15, 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..”
A communication be sent to the Planning Director requesting a layout of all the public parking lots
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Planning Director requesting a layout of all the public parking lots, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Planning Director requesting a layout of all the public parking lots, 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 September 17, 2024 — On the petition by 25 Everett Street Realty Trust, 0 Walnut Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON September 17, 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 September 17, 2024, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by 335 Washington Street Holdings LLC, 304 Cambridge Road, Suite 520, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 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 PowerPoint is received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the PowerPoint is received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PowerPoint is 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 335 Washington Street Holdings LLC, 304 Cambridge Road, Suite 520, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 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 September 17, 2024, and the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by 335 Washington...
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 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 September 17, 2024, AND 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 Costigan Realty LLC, 24 Burt Road, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01867, for a special permit under Section...
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 Costigan Realty LLC, 24 Burt Road, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01867, for a special permit under Section 5.1(44),...
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..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Costigan Realty LLC, 24 Burt Road, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01867, for a special permit under Section 5.1(44), 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 closed — On the petition by Costigan Realty LLC, 24 Burt Road, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01867, for a special permit under Section 5.1(44), Section 5.1(45), and Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted with the following conditions: 1. All conditions of the previously issued special permit dated October 27, 2011 remain in full force and effect unless otherwise...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the following conditions: 1. All conditions of the previously issued special permit dated October 27, 2011 remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein; 2. That Condition No. 9 of the previously issued special permit dated October 27, 2011 be amended to read the following: The hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and no hours on Sunday; 3. The petitioner shall be prohibited from using spray booths and car painting; and 4. Any mechanical work shall be completed inside the garage, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the following conditions: 1. All conditions of the previously issued special permit dated October 27, 2011 remain in full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein; 2. That Condition No. 9 of the previously issued special permit dated October 27, 2011 be amended to read the following: The hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and no hours on Sunday; 3. The petitioner shall be prohibited from using spray booths and car painting; and 4. Any mechanical work shall be completed inside the garage, all in favor, 9-0..”
Secondhand motor vehicle sales license be approved for e&c Auto Brokers LLC for 19 vehicles and change of location from 505 Main Street to 7 Harrisson Avenue
Motion made and 2nd that SECONDHAND MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSE BE APPROVED for E&C Auto Brokers LLC for 19 vehicles and change of location from 505 Main Street to 7 Harrisson Avenue, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that SECONDHAND MOTOR VEHICLE SALES LICENSE BE APPROVED for E&C Auto Brokers LLC for 19 vehicles and change of location from 505 Main Street to 7 Harrisson Avenue, all in favor, 9- 0..”
Take a five minute recess
Motion made and 2nd to take a five minute recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take a five minute recess, 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..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Campbell & Main Street LLC, 42 Puffer Lane, Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776, 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 document be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Campbell & Main Street LLC, 42 Puffer Lane, Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776, for a special permit under Section...
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 Campbell & Main Street LLC, 42 Puffer Lane, Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776, for a special permit under Section 5.1.5, 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 October 1, 2024 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Campbell &...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 1, 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 October 1, 2024 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by 317 nb Development, LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a...
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 the City Solicitor for comments
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor for comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor for comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 1, 2024 and that 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 October 1, 2024 AND 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 PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 1, 2024 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Woburn Madison Holdings, LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for...
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 October 1, 2024 and that 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 October 1, 2024 AND 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 PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 1, 2024 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Ordinances, Charter and Rules
The committee report be adopted — On the order to amend Woburn Municipal Code § 2-174 Rates of service for City Ambulance services, 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 order to amend Title 2, Administration and Personnel, xxxiv Engineering Department, a committee report was received "ought to pass" as amended
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..”
Send a communication to the Human Resources Director requesting that the City Engineer vacancy be posted and advertised
Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the Human Resources Director requesting that the City Engineer vacancy be posted and advertised, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the Human Resources Director requesting that the City Engineer vacancy be posted and advertised, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Special Permits
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, 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 minor modification be granted — On the petition by ccf New Boston Property Company LLC, 185 Dartmouth Street, Suite 402 Boston, Massachusetts 02116, for minor modification to Special Permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated August 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..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated August 15, 2024 was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear Ms. Higgins: By the power...
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
Suspend the rules and add the next two items to the Orders of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and add the next two items to the Orders of the Day, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and add the next two items to the Orders of the Day, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Petition by sci Woburn to add a rain date of September 6, 2024 to special event permit for Summer Concert Series
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be amended to include rain date — Petition by sci Woburn to add a rain date of September 6, 2024 to special event permit for Summer Concert Series
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE AMENDED to include rain date, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE AMENDED to include rain date, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety Licenses — Petition by Woburn Friends of Hospice/vna Care for Special Event Permit to allow road race and health walk at Horn Pond and area...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY LICENSES, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY LICENSES, 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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