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December 3, 2024
21 recorded votes, 4 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:
- Joanne E. Campbell arrived after the meeting began (the roll call marks Joanne E. Campbell “late”).
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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
Yes: Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaThe journal lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
New Petitions
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: Southside Associates, Inc. dba...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
Yes: Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaThe journal lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The authorization to provide personal services pursuant to m.g.l. ch. 268A, sec. 20(b) be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CH. 268A, SEC. 20(b) be APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
Yes: Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaThe journal lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE PERSONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO M.G.L. CH. 268A, SEC. 20(b) be APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the matter relative to Tax Classification FY 2025 for the City of Woburn
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
Yes: Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaThe journal lists Joanne E. Campbell as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the matter relative to Tax Classification FY 2025 for the City of Woburn
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 matter relative to Tax Classification FY 2025 for the City of Woburn
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..”
A residential factor of 0.732048 for the fiscal year 2025 be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that a RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 0.732048 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 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 a RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 0.732048 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 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..”
Reconsider his vote and 2nd
Motion made by Councilor Demers to reconsider his vote and 2nd, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Councilor Demers to reconsider his vote and 2nd, all in favor, 9-0..” (Motion: Demers)
A residential factor of 0.732048 for the fiscal year 2025 be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that a RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 0.732048 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 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 a RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 0.732048 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 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..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by gr Development LLC, 164 Mason Street, Greenwich, Connecticut 06820, 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 document be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by gr Development LLC, 164 Mason Street, Greenwich, Connecticut 06820, for a special permit under Section 5.1(37)...
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 gr Development LLC, 164 Mason Street, Greenwich, Connecticut 06820, for a special permit under Section 5.1(37) of the 1985...
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 January 7, 2025 — On the petition by gr Development LLC, 164 Mason Street, Greenwich, Connecticut 06820, for a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON January 7, 2025, 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 January 7, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Autoworx Inc., 921 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Section 5.1(44),...
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 Autoworx Inc., 921 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Section 5.1(44), of the 1985 Woburn...
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 December 17, 2024 — On the petition by Autoworx Inc., 921 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 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 December 17, 2024, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition to determine whether the property located at 4 Maywood Terrace is a nuisance as the term is used in m.g.l....
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 to determine whether the property located at 4 Maywood Terrace is a nuisance as the term is used in m.g.l. Ch. 139, Section 1
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 December 17, 2024 — On the petition to determine whether the property located at 4 Maywood Terrace is a nuisance as...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON December 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 December 17, 2024, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated November 5, 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
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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