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March 4, 2025
49 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 Finance — Order: The sum of $740,283.75 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Unreserved Fund Balance $740,283.75 Acct# 01-356000 To: Fire...
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 $62,700.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Woodbridge Station $16,929.00 Acct# 3600058-588040 165 Cambridge...
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: Woburn for the temporary relocation of Fire Station #4
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
Suspend the rules to allow the City Solicitor to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the City Solicitor 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 Solicitor to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — On the petition by the City of Woburn for special event permit for a road race to raise awareness of substance abuse and mental health issues at Horn Pond and...
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..”
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..”
Suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — On the petition by Woburn Kiwanis for special event permit for a Flag Day Festival at Library Park on June 14, 2025
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..”
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..”
Suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — On the petition by Woburn Host Lions Club for special event permit for a charity dog walk at Horn Pond and area streets on...
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..”
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 matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — On the petition for renewal of Common Carrier Licenses for Transaction Corporate Shuttles Inc., 5 Wheeling 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 public hearing — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 11 feet of conduit in Industrial Parkway...
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 — On the petition by Xiumin Yan d/b/a Daisy Body Spa, 75 Donald Street, Apt. 7, Weymouth, Massachusetts 02188, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn...
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 — On the petition by Mill Street Gardens, LLC, c/o Jesse D. Schomer, Esq., 175 Federal Street, Suite 1500, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, for a special...
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..”
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 closed — 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 315-323 New Boston 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, with the following conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. Duran's memorandum dated February 28, 2025: 1. The Plan of Record is dated February 13, 2025; 2. The...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, with the following conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. Duran's memorandum dated February 28, 2025: 1. The Plan of Record is dated February 13, 2025; 2. The final gas main location 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; and 3. In addition, they should follow normal City of Woburn protocols for permitting and be consistent with approved drawings for the bridge construction, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, with the following conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. Duran's memorandum dated February 28, 2025: 1. The Plan of Record is dated February 13, 2025; 2. The final gas main location 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; and 3. In addition, they should follow normal City of Woburn protocols for permitting and be consistent with approved drawings for the bridge construction, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 5 feet of...
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 NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 5 feet of conduit in Mishawum...
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 March 18, 2025, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by NSTAR...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON March 18, 2025, 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 March 18, 2025, 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 Tesla, Inc., 6900 Dumbarton Circle, Freemont, California 94555, for a special permit under Section 5.1(56)...
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 communications requesting the Building Commissioner's comments
Motion made and 2nd to send a communications requesting the Building Commissioner's comments, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send a communications requesting the Building Commissioner's comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Tesla, Inc., 6900 Dumbarton Circle, Freemont, California 94555, for a special permit under Section 5.1(56) 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 March 18, 2025, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Tesla, Inc.,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON March 18, 2025, 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 March 18, 2025, 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 Tesla, Inc., 6900 Dumbarton Circle, Freemont, California 94555, for a special permit under Section 5.1(56)...
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..”
Accept the previous special permits for the record and to have copies prepared for the Committee meeting
Motion made and 2nd to accept the previous special permits for the record and to have copies prepared for the Committee meeting, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the previous special permits for the record and to have copies prepared for the Committee meeting, all in favor, 9-0..”
Send a communications requesting the Building Commissioner's comments, including parking related issues
Motion made and 2nd to send a communications requesting the Building Commissioner's comments, including parking related issues, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send a communications requesting the Building Commissioner's comments, including parking related issues, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Tesla, Inc., 6900 Dumbarton Circle, Freemont, California 94555, for a special permit under Section 5.1(56) 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 March 18, 2025, and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Tesla, Inc.,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON March 18, 2025, 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 March 18, 2025, 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 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 April 1, 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 April 1, 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 April 1, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
Send a communication to the City Solicitor requesting he prepare the proper paperwork in order to declare the property a nuisance
Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the City Solicitor requesting he prepare the proper paperwork in order to declare the property a nuisance, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the City Solicitor requesting he prepare the proper paperwork in order to declare the property a nuisance, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the order that $766,841.49 be transferred from Mayor Salary Adjustment Acct# 0112151- 511019 to seiu City Hall Union for $207,205.69, Teamsters Union 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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the order that $300,000.00 be transferred from Cemetery Perpetual Interest Acct#65259- 595000 to New Equipment/Cemetery Acct# 0149058-586601 for $200,000 and...
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 renewal of Common Carrier License for m&l Transit Systems Inc., 60 Olympia Avenue, 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 request for Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License name change from "Alex Auto & Repair" to "Alex Auto Brokers" at 505 Main Street, a committee report...
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..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated February 26, 2025, 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, 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 matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — Resolve: A formal invitation be extended to State Representative Richard M Haggerty, State Representative Michelle Ciccolo, and State Senator...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0
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..”
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..”
Suspend the rules, to take the following matter out of the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands pursuant to Rule 36
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules, to take the following matter out of the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands pursuant to Rule 36, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules, to take the following matter out of the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands pursuant to Rule 36, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be adopted, and that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign on behalf of City of Woburn with respect to the Site Readiness Grant for New Boston Street Opportunity Analysis —...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, and that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign on behalf of City of Woburn with respect to the Site Readiness Grant for New Boston Street Opportunity Analysis, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, and that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign on behalf of City of Woburn with respect to the Site Readiness Grant for New Boston Street Opportunity Analysis, 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..”
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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