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December 17, 2024
47 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 Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by revising Title 2, Article xviii, Compensation of...
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..”
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: Maurice Saba dba Montvale 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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for new Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales License for Alex Auto & Repair at 505 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 matters be referred to public hearing together, and be referred to the planing board — Petition by Guastavino Realty, LLC, 660 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, by its Attorneys, Rubin...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING TOGETHER, AND BE REFERRED TO THE PLANING BOARD, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING TOGETHER, AND BE REFERRED TO THE PLANING BOARD, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING TOGETHER, AND BE REFERRED TO THE PLANING BOARD, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTERS BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING TOGETHER, AND BE REFERRED TO THE PLANING BOARD, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Woburn (Edens) LLC request for minor plan change under Section 30.13.1 of the WZO Smart Growth Overlay...
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 matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Woburn (Edens) LLC request for minor plan change under Section 30.13.1 of the WZO Smart Growth Overlay District for...
Motion made and 2nd 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 MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by National Grid for grant of location to replace existing gas main of 650 feet with 940 feet of new plastic...
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 National Grid for grant of location to replace existing gas main of 650 feet with 940 feet of new plastic gas main from...
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, 2024 — On the petition by National Grid for grant of location to replace existing gas main of 650 feet with...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON January 7, 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 January 7, 2024, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by National Grid for grant of location to install approximately 40 feet of 6- inch plastic gas main at 50...
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..”
Add a condition that National Grid shall not use Washington Terrace
Motion made and 2nd to add a condition that National Grid shall not use Washington Terrace, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add a condition that National Grid shall not use Washington Terrace, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by National Grid for grant of location to install approximately 40 feet of 6- inch plastic gas main at 50 Mill Street
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 National Grid for grant of location to install approximately 40 feet of 6- inch plastic gas main at 50 Mill Street
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 grant of location be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. The final main should cross the city water, drain and sewer mains at approximately ninety degrees and maintain at least 5...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The final main should cross the city water, drain and sewer mains at approximately ninety degrees and maintain at least 5 feet of horizontal clearance at all times; 2. National Grid should follow normal City of Woburn protocols for permitting and be consistent with approved drawings for the development; and 3. National Grid shall not use Washington Terrace, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the following conditions: 1. The final main should cross the city water, drain and sewer mains at approximately ninety degrees and maintain at least 5 feet of horizontal clearance at all times; 2. National Grid should follow normal City of Woburn protocols for permitting and be consistent with approved drawings for the development; and 3. National Grid shall not use Washington Terrace, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Shree Ganraj LLC, 20 Genest Avenue, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854, for a special permit under Section 5.1(29) 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 January 21, 2024, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Shree...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON January 21, 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 January 21, 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 Gurbani Jasmine LLC d/b/a Tandoor and Curry, 6 Howard Court, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under 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 Gurbani Jasmine LLC d/b/a Tandoor and Curry, 6 Howard Court, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Section 5.1(57b) 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 modification be granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. All electrical plugs from the building to the trucks shall be in compliance with electrical code; 2. The...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. All electrical plugs from the building to the trucks shall be in compliance with electrical code; 2. The petitioner shall keep all trucks off of Main Street and Minot Street; 3. Trucks shall be kept nice and clean inside and out; 4. The petitioner shall keep up with rodent control; 5. There shall be no storing of truck tires or spare parts on the side of the building; 6. That the overnight vehicles shall be registered in Woburn; and 7. All other conditions from the previous permits shall remain in full force and effect, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: 1. All electrical plugs from the building to the trucks shall be in compliance with electrical code; 2. The petitioner shall keep all trucks off of Main Street and Minot Street; 3. Trucks shall be kept nice and clean inside and out; 4. The petitioner shall keep up with rodent control; 5. There shall be no storing of truck tires or spare parts on the side of the building; 6. That the overnight vehicles shall be registered in Woburn; and 7. All other conditions from the previous permits shall remain in full force and effect, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by 20 Sonar Drive LLC, 20 Sonar Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Sections 7.3,...
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 20 Sonar Drive LLC, 20 Sonar Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Sections 7.3, and 5.1(69) of the...
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, 2024 — On the petition by 20 Sonar Drive LLC, 20 Sonar Drive, 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 January 7, 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 January 7, 2024, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Treetop Home LLC, 100 Tower Office Park, Suite 1, 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 Treetop Home LLC, 100 Tower Office Park, Suite 1, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under Section 7.3 of the...
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 Treetop Home LLC, 100 Tower Office Park, Suite 1, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801,...
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 January 7, 2025 — On the petition by Autoworx Inc., 921 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit...
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..”
The communication 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. Ch....
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 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 January 7, 2025 — On the petition to determine whether the property located at 4 Maywood Terrace is a nuisance as the...
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 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..”
Send a communication to the Planning Director requesting Planning Board minutes, if available
Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the Planning Director requesting Planning Board minutes, if available, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the Planning Director requesting Planning Board minutes, if available, 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 January 21, 2025 — 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 January 21, 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 21, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by...
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 President Dillon, per request of the Mayor, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by revising Section 5.1,...
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 January 21, 2025, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — On the petition...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON January 21, 2025, 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 January 21, 2025, AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — On the petitions for 2025 renewal of First Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by the following: Lawless Inc, 196 Lexington Street; dcd Nucar woma, LLC, 40 Winn...
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 petitions for 2025 renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License by the following: Southside Associates, Inc. dba Burke's Garage, 71 Main Street;...
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 2025 renewal of Third Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by Woburn Truck and Auto, Inc., 1095R Main Street, 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..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated December 10, 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 December 1, 2024, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear City Clerk Higgins: By...
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 — From the Traffic Commission: ordered: That the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding to Schedule 3 Stop Signs the following: burlington street -...
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..”
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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