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April 1, 2025
36 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Robert J. Ferullo absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Joseph E. Demers, William J. Pappalardo, Lou DiMambro, Robert F. Toro, Charles Viola, Jeffrey P. Dillon
Absent: Robert J. Ferullo
During the meeting:
- Robert F. Toro left the Council Chamber during the meeting.
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 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing and be referred to the planing board — On the petition by Councilor Mercer-Bruen and Councilor Demers proposed zoning amendment to Section 11.3 to add that...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING AND BE REFERRED TO THE PLANING BOARD, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING AND BE REFERRED TO THE PLANING BOARD, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Organix Chemistry Solutions LLC request to terminate inflammable license at 240 Salem Street, a...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The relinquishment of the license be accepted and the license be revoked
Motion made and 2nd that the RELINQUISHMENT OF THE LICENSE be ACCEPTED AND THE LICENSE BE REVOKED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RELINQUISHMENT OF THE LICENSE be ACCEPTED AND THE LICENSE BE REVOKED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Public Hearings
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 11 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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 11 feet of conduit in Industrial...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — 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 to provide...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The grant of location be approved, with the following conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. Duran's memorandum: that existing grass be restored to grade with loam and seed. This is immediately...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, with the following conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. Duran's memorandum: that existing grass be restored to grade with loam and seed. This is immediately adjacent to a guard rail which should be replaced if damaged during the installation of the conduit. A permit must also be obtained from the DPW prior to the excavation for the proposed conduit, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
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: that existing grass be restored to grade with loam and seed. This is immediately adjacent to a guard rail which should be replaced if damaged during the installation of the conduit. A permit must also be obtained from the DPW prior to the excavation for the proposed conduit, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Xiumin Yan d/b/a Daisy Body Spa, 75 Donald Street, Apt. 7, Weymouth, Massachusetts 02188, for a special...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The proposed conditions be received and made part of the permanent record and they be considered the working draft
Motion made and 2nd the proposed conditions be received and made part of the permanent record and they be considered the working draft, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd the proposed conditions be received and made part of the permanent record and they be considered the working draft, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
A communication be sent to the police department requesting any reports of incidents at the property
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the police department requesting any reports of incidents at the property, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the police department requesting any reports of incidents at the property, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — 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...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 6, 2025, and the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Xiumin Yan d/b/a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 6, 2025, AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 6, 2025, AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Mill Street Gardens, LLC, c/o Jesse D. Schomer, Esq., 175 Federal Street, Suite 1500, Boston,...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Send the application and plan to the Building Commissioner for review
Motion made and 2nd to send the application and plan to the Building Commissioner for review, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send the application and plan to the Building Commissioner for review, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The plans be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the plans be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the plans be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Send a communication to the engineering department requesting comments before committee meetings
Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the engineering department requesting comments before committee meetings, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the engineering department requesting comments before committee meetings, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Mill Street Gardens, LLC, c/o Jesse D. Schomer, Esq., 175 Federal Street, Suite 1500, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Toro Absent).
Yes: Campbell, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, ViolaThe journal lists Robert F. Toro as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 15, 2025, and the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Mill Street...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 15, 2025, AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Toro Absent).
Yes: Campbell, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, ViolaThe journal lists Robert F. Toro as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 15, 2025, AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Ferullo and Toro 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 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 6, 2025 — On the petition by Treetop Home LLC, 100 Tower Office Park, Suite 1, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 6, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 6, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
A communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting information if the property has been kept up since the last inspection
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting information if the property has been kept up since the last inspection, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner requesting information if the property has been kept up since the last inspection, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
A communication be sent to the property owner requesting the owner to appear before the Council at the May 6, 2025 public hearing
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the property owner requesting the owner to appear before the Council at the May 6, 2025 public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the property owner requesting the owner to appear before the Council at the May 6, 2025 public hearing, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 6, 2025 — On the petition to determine whether the property located at 4 Maywood Terrace is a nuisance as the term...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 6, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 6, 2025, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the order that $48,812.85 be transferred from Mayor Salary Adjustment Acct# 0112151- 511019 to Fire Regular Salary Acct# 0122051-511000, a committee report was...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Infrastructure and Public Lands
The committee report be adopted — On the order authorizing Mayor to grant by deed Lot A on Forest Park Circle to Judith A. Balestrieri, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the order authorizing Mayor to grant by deed Lot B on Forest Park Circle to William and Lisa Booker, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the order authorizing Mayor to grant by easement a five-foot strip of land known as 38 Central Street to Brian P. Noonan and Amanda M. Noonan, a committee...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the reappointment of Mark R. Cavicchi to the Woburn Board of Appeals, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Francesco Alonge, Jr. to the Woburn Commission on Disability a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — Resolve: whereas, at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on March 18, 2025, it was brought to the attention of the City...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Resolve: whereas, at the Regular Meeting of the City Council on March 18, 2025, it was brought to the attention of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo 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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