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October 1, 2024
51 recorded votes, 2 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 received and placed on file — A communication dated September 20, 2024 was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon regarding "Forty Seventh Annual Mayor's Senior...
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..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by North Suburban ymca for special event permit for Annual 5K Road Race at Horn Pond and area streets on November 3, 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 for 2024 renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses for Woburn Glass Co, 243 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 2025 renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by m&l Transit Systems, Inc., 60 Olympia 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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petitions for 2025 renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: David Dellarocco dba Woburn Auto...
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..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Sun Tree Estates LLC, 205 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for minor modification to special...
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..”
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 Sun Tree Estates LLC, 205 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801 for minor modification to special permit dated March 12, 2024 to update...
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
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 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 15, 2024 — On the petition by Campbell & Main Street LLC, 42 Puffer Lane, Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776, for a...
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..”
Send a communication to Jay Duran requesting memo with final comments for next meeting
Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to Jay Duran requesting memo with final comments for next meeting, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to Jay Duran requesting memo with final comments for next meeting, 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 November 19, 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 November 19, 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 November 19, 2024, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by sta Properties at 56 Dragon LLC, 103 Willow Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148, for a special permit...
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 sta Properties at 56 Dragon LLC, 103 Willow Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148, for a special permit under Section 7.3 and...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 90.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 90..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 15, 2024 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by sta...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 15, 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 15, 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 Woburn Madison Holdings, LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn,...
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 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 November 19, 2024 — On the petition by Woburn Madison Holdings, LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON November 19, 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 November 19, 2024, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by 317 nb Development, LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn,...
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 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..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by 317 nb Development, LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a proposed zoning...
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 zoning ordinance amendment be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that the ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - Yes; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - Yes; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes..”
Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
Take the next matter from the table
Motion made and 2nd to take the next matter from the table, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take the next matter from the table, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the order to appropriate $30,000,000 for reconstruction of Fire Stations 4 and 5 and to authorize borrowing of said funds,...
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 City Auditor to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the City Auditor to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the City Auditor 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 order be adopted — On the order to appropriate $30,000,000 for reconstruction of Fire Stations 4 and 5 and to authorize borrowing of said funds, a communication dated September 20, 2024 was...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Pappalardo - No; Toro - Yes; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes.
Yes: Campbell, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, Toro, ViolaNo: Pappalardo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Pappalardo - No; Toro - Yes; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes..”
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..”
Suspend the rules and take a five minute recess
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take a five minute recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take a five minute recess, 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..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the order transferring $525,345.15 from Mayor Salary Adjustment Acct# 0112151- 511019 to Police Regular Salary Acct# 0121051-511000 for Contract...
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 order be adopted — On the order transferring $1,500,000.00 from Stabilization Fund Acct# 704059-596100 to Woburn City Hall Annex Building Project Acct# 637058-580000 for the Purchase and Rehab...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Pappalardo - No; Toro - Yes; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes.
Yes: Campbell, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, Toro, ViolaNo: Pappalardo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Pappalardo - No; Toro - Yes; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes..”
Committee Reports — Liaison
The committee report be adopted — On the order authorizing Mayor to enter in friendly taking of 6 Common 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..”
Committee Reports — Rules
The committee report be adopted — On the order amending wmc § 2-180 Base Salaries for various base salaries, 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 for new Livery License for Amine71 Limousine, Corp at 112 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 by Woburn Host Lions Club for special event permit for a road race at Horn Pond and area streets on October 20, 2024, with request for waiver of...
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 by Festival on the Common for special event permit to allow festival on Woburn Common and surrounding streets on November 30, 2024, with request...
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 by Peoplefit, LLC for a special event permit for a breast cancer awareness walk at Horn Pond and area streets on October 5, 2024, with request for...
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 September 18, 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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024 is hereby canceled due to the state election
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 His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon to speak on the matter, 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 matter be received and placed on file — Resolve: Be It Resolved that the City Council of the City of Woburn request the presence of His Honor the Mayor and the Health Department at Regular...
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 resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, Thomas Maher was born and raised in Woburn and attend Woburn Public Schools; and Whereas, Thomas Maher served in the u.s. Army from April 14, 1983 until...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, 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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