MassVoter.com← Woburn City CouncilWoburn City Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting
January 7, 2025
37 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Joanne E. Campbell absent.
Present: Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Joseph E. Demers, William J. Pappalardo, Lou DiMambro, Robert F. Toro, Robert J. Ferullo, Charles Viola, Jeffrey P. Dillon
Absent: Joanne E. Campbell
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
A copy of the address be received and made part of the record
Motion made and 2nd that a copy of the address be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a copy of the address be received and made part of the record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
For a five-minute recess
Motion made and 2nd for a five-minute recess, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd for a five-minute recess, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell 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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
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)..”
Mayor’s Communications
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated December 20, 2024, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: President...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Concannon and/or his designees to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Concannon and/or his designees to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Concannon and/or his designees to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The matter be placed on file — A communication dated December 20, 2024, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: President Dillon and City Council Members: I am...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Concannon, and/or his designees, to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Concannon, and/or his designees, to speak, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor Mayor Concannon, and/or his designees, to speak, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: be it ordered that the City Council for the city of Woburn will vote to file and accept grants with and from the commonwealth of Massachusetts executive office of...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $30,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: UHall Olympia Avenue $30,000.00 Acct#360058-588206 To: Pine...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
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 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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on February 18, 2025 — On the petition by National Grid for grant of location to replace existing gas main of 650 feet...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON February 18, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON February 18, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
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 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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — 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 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The leave to withdraw without prejduce be granted
Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJDUCE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJDUCE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
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 document 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, and...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document 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 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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — 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 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The City Council makes the following finding under Section 7.3: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and is not substantially more detrimental than...
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes the following finding under Section 7.3: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use and structure due to the neighborhood, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes the following finding under Section 7.3: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use and structure due to the neighborhood, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The special permit be granted, with the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Plan" dated October 24, 2024 prepared by Howard Stein Hudson, 11 Beacon Street, Suite 1010, Boston, MA 02108 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make the final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; and 2. That all other conditions set forth in the Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated November 7, 2019, as modified by the Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated December 15, 2021 as further modified by Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated November 7,
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the following conditions: 1. The Petitioner shall construct and improve the site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Plan" dated October 24, 2024 prepared by Howard Stein Hudson, 11 Beacon Street, Suite 1010, Boston, MA 02108 (hereinafter the "Site Plan") although design adjustments and modifications generally associated with (i) preparing so-called "working drawings" or (ii) site conditions shall be permitted so long as such changes do not constitute substantial changes from said plans as determined by the Building Commissioner. In the event that the Building Commissioner determines that the building plans filed with the building permit application are not in substantial conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner may request a review of said plans by the City Council Special Permits Committee who shall make the final determination. If the Special Permits Committee makes a determination that the proposed plans are not in conformance with the Site Plan, the Petitioner shall be required to file a Special Permit Petition seeking approval to modify the Site Plan; and 2. That all other conditions set forth in the Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated November 7, 2019, as modified by the Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated December 15, 2021 as further modified by Landowner's Decision and Notice of Special Permit dated November 7, 2023 shall remain full force and effect unless otherwise modified herein, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
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 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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 21, 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 21, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
A communication be sent to legal counsel asking for legal advice as to steps required for the City Council to deny the special permit
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to legal counsel asking for legal advice as to steps required for the City Council to deny the special permit, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to legal counsel asking for legal advice as to steps required for the City Council to deny the special permit, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 21, 2025 — 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 January 21, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
A communication be sent to the owners of 4 Maywood Terrace requesting written permission, either by email or u.s. mail to both the building commissioner and the city clerk, to allow the building...
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the owners of 4 Maywood Terrace requesting written permission, either by email or U.S. mail to both the building commissioner and the city clerk, to allow the building commissioner permission to access the property with or without the owner in attendance by January 21, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the owners of 4 Maywood Terrace requesting written permission, either by email or U.S. mail to both the building commissioner and the city clerk, to allow the building commissioner permission to access the property with or without the owner in attendance by January 21, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on January 21, 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 21, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
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, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated December 20, 2024, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear Ms. Higgins: By the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Campbell 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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