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April 15, 2025
55 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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 Public Safety and License — A communication dated April 9, 2025, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: re: Request for...
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..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by The International School of Boston for a special event permit to allow for a road race at Horn Pond on June 10, 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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License for Woburn Cab Company Inc at 100 Ashburton 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 — Petition by Veir Inc, 3 Gill Street, Suite D, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
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 and be referred to the planing board — Petition by President Dillon for a proposed zoning amendment to replace Section 9 in its entirety with new Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING AND BE REFERRED TO THE PLANING BOARD, all in favor, 9-0.
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, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to public hearing and be referred to the planing board — Petition by cb Silva LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING AND BE REFERRED TO THE PLANING BOARD, all in favor, 9-0.
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, 9-0..”
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 one new jo pole 191/100A-4...
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 one new jo pole 191/100A-4 on Mill Street 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 May 6, 2025 — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install one...
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, 9-0.
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, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by the City of Woburn, 10 Common Street, City Hall, 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..”
A condition be added that the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated March 11, 2025
Motion made and 2nd that a condition be added that the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated March 11, 2025, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a condition be added that the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated March 11, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by the City of Woburn, 10 Common Street, City Hall, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under 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 closed — On the petition by the City of Woburn, 10 Common Street, City Hall, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 be granted, subject to the one condition as outlined, as follows: The Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated March 11, 2025 — On the petition by the City of Woburn, 10...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the one condition as outlined, as follows: The Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated March 11, 2025, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the one condition as outlined, as follows: The Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated March 11, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, 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 graphic renderings be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the graphic renderings be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the graphic renderings 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 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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 9-0..”
A condition be added that "The pool house shall be maintained in perpetuity;"
Motion made and 2nd that a condition be added that "The pool house shall be maintained in perpetuity;", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a condition be added that "The pool house shall be maintained in perpetuity;", all in favor, 9-0..”
Condition No. 1 be added "the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated February 13, 2025" and the remaining conditions be renumbered
Motion made and 2nd that condition No. 1 be added "the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated February 13, 2025" and the remaining conditions be renumbered, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that condition No. 1 be added "the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated February 13, 2025" and the remaining conditions be renumbered, all in favor, 9-0..”
Condition No. 8 be added "A current rodent activity report shall be provided to the City Council and the Board of Health prior to construction. Rodent control shall be limited to D3 and/or snap...
Motion made and 2nd that condition No. 8 be added "A current rodent activity report shall be provided to the City Council and the Board of Health prior to construction. Rodent control shall be limited to D3 and/or snap traps unless an infestation or uptick of existing rodent activity occurs. A rodent control report shall be provided to the Board of Health every quarter:", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that condition No. 8 be added "A current rodent activity report shall be provided to the City Council and the Board of Health prior to construction. Rodent control shall be limited to D3 and/or snap traps unless an infestation or uptick of existing rodent activity occurs. A rodent control report shall be provided to the Board of Health every quarter:", all in favor, 9-0..”
The three conditions from Supt. Duran's memo dated April 15, 2025 be added to the conditions as follows: "9. "2" water service should be adequate as long as Fire Protection is not required but...
Motion made and 2nd that the three conditions from Supt. Duran's memo dated April 15, 2025 be added to the conditions as follows: "9. "2" water service should be adequate as long as Fire Protection is not required but because of the unique location across a city owned parcel, the ownership and maintenance/ replacement should remain completely to the water main in Mill Street. This is a designated service for them only and therefore this requirement; 10. The parking area that the water service crosses should be paved to match the proposed paving in the Mill Street right of way and there should be a maintenance agreement in place for this parcel if it is not currently on record; and 11. DPW will work with the applicant and his engineer and contractors on previous sewer notes. In addition, the water mains within the complex should be traced, located, replaced as necessary and added to a record as-built plan to the satisfaction of the DPW and Engineering Department.", all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the three conditions from Supt. Duran's memo dated April 15, 2025 be added to the conditions as follows: "9. "2" water service should be adequate as long as Fire Protection is not required but because of the unique location across a city owned parcel, the ownership and maintenance/ replacement should remain completely to the water main in Mill Street. This is a designated service for them only and therefore this requirement; 10. The parking area that the water service crosses should be paved to match the proposed paving in the Mill Street right of way and there should be a maintenance agreement in place for this parcel if it is not currently on record; and 11. DPW will work with the applicant and his engineer and contractors on previous sewer notes. In addition, the water mains within the complex should be traced, located, replaced as necessary and added to a record as-built plan to the satisfaction of the DPW and Engineering Department.", all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — 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 permit under the...
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 be granted, subject to the conditions as outlined, as follows: 1. The Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated February 13, 2025; 2. Designate construction traffic/routes to...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined, as follows: 1. The Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated February 13, 2025; 2. Designate construction traffic/routes to and from the site like the same that was approved for the adjacent property during construction; 3. Construction hours should be specified with no work on Sundays; any work on Saturdays be interior only; 4. The construction site should always be secure by fencing due to proximity to occupied residential buildings and the construction of an inground pool; 5. The wooden fence along the perimeter of the property between abutting residential neighborhoods shall be replaced and maintained in perpetuity by the property owner; 6. Any dumpsters shall be placed on private and not public property, and shall not be emptied before 7 a.m. nor after 7 p.m.; 7. The pool house shall be maintained in perpetuity; 8. A current rodent activity report shall be provided to the City Council and the Board of Health prior to construction. Rodent control shall be limited to D3 and/or snap traps unless an infestation or uptick of existing rodent activity occurs. A rodent control report shall be provided to the Board of Health every quarter; 9. "2" water service should be adequate as long as Fire Protection is not required but because of the unique location across a city owned parcel, the ownership and maintenance/ replacement should remain completely to the water main in Mill Street. T
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined, as follows: 1. The Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated February 13, 2025; 2. Designate construction traffic/routes to and from the site like the same that was approved for the adjacent property during construction; 3. Construction hours should be specified with no work on Sundays; any work on Saturdays be interior only; 4. The construction site should always be secure by fencing due to proximity to occupied residential buildings and the construction of an inground pool; 5. The wooden fence along the perimeter of the property between abutting residential neighborhoods shall be replaced and maintained in perpetuity by the property owner; 6. Any dumpsters shall be placed on private and not public property, and shall not be emptied before 7 a.m. nor after 7 p.m.; 7. The pool house shall be maintained in perpetuity; 8. A current rodent activity report shall be provided to the City Council and the Board of Health prior to construction. Rodent control shall be limited to D3 and/or snap traps unless an infestation or uptick of existing rodent activity occurs. A rodent control report shall be provided to the Board of Health every quarter; 9. "2" water service should be adequate as long as Fire Protection is not required but because of the unique location across a city owned parcel, the ownership and maintenance/ replacement should remain completely to the water main in Mill Street. This is a designated service for them only and therefore this requirement; 10. The parking area that the water service crosses should be paved to match the proposed paving in the Mill Street right of way and there should be a maintenance agreement in place for this parcel if it is not currently on record; and 11. DPW will work with the applicant and his engineer and contractors on previous sewer notes. In addition, the water mains within the complex should be traced, located, replaced as necessary and added to a record as-built plan to the satisfaction of the DPW and Engineering Department, all in favor, 9-0..”
Take a five-minute recess
Motion made and 2nd to take a five-minute recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take a five-minute recess, 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..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by 120 Commerce Apartments LLC, c/o Toll Brothers Apartment Living, 140 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington,...
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 schematics and calculations be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the schematics and calculations be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the schematics and calculations 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 120 Commerce Apartments LLC, c/o Toll Brothers Apartment Living, 140 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034, 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 May 6, 2025 and the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by 120 Commerce...
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, 9-0.
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, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by a&a Window Products Inc., 15 Joseph Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148, for a special permit under the...
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 documents be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by a&a Window Products Inc., 15 Joseph Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148, for a special permit under the 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents 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 a&a Window Products Inc., 15 Joseph Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
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 May 6, 2025 and the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by a&a Window Products...
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, 9-0.
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, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Woburn Apna Bazar Incorporated, 4 Held Circle, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, 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 proposed floor plans be received and made part of the permanent records
Motion made and 2nd that the proposed floor plans be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the proposed floor plans be received and made part of the permanent records, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Woburn Apna Bazar Incorporated, 4 Held Circle, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
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 May 20, 2025 and the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Woburn Apna Bazar...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 20, 2025 AND 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 May 20, 2025 AND 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 Councilor Demers, Councilor Toro, and Councilor DiMambro, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 Councilor Demers, Councilor Toro, and Councilor DiMambro, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by revising:...
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 May 20, 2025 and the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinance, Charter and Rules — On the petition by...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 20, 2025 AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, 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 May 20, 2025 AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCE, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Guastavino Realty, LLC, 660 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman...
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 Guastavino Realty, LLC, 660 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park...
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 Guastavino Realty, LLC, 660 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive, 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..”
The zoning text and map amendments be denied
Motion made and 2nd that the ZONING TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS BE DENIED, 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 the ZONING TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS BE DENIED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - Yes; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes..”
Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
Take a five-minute recess
Motion made and 2nd to take a five-minute recess, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take a five-minute recess, 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..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the order that $129,190.23 be transferred from Mayor Salary Adjustment Acct# 0112151- 511019 to Non-Union Employee Salaries Various Salary Accounts, a...
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 — Ordinances, Charter and Rules
The committee report be adopted — On the order to amend Woburn Municipal Code Section 2-180 relative to non-union salaries, a committee report was received "ought to pass, as amended, to exclude...
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
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated March 26, 2025, was received from Carol Seitz, Chairperson, Woburn Historical Commission, regarding...
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 Infrastructure and Public Lands as part of the record for ord-2024-027, the order authorizing Mayor to sell the Wyman School at 679 Main Street — A...
Motion made and 2nd that the matter be REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS as part of the record for ORD-2024-027, the order authorizing Mayor to sell the Wyman School at 679 Main Street, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the matter be REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS as part of the record for ORD-2024-027, the order authorizing Mayor to sell the Wyman School at 679 Main Street, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be placed on file — A communication dated April 1, 2025, was received from Anne Speicher, Executive Director, Woburn Retirement Board, regarding cost-of-living adjustments
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be placed on file — A communication dated April 1, 2025, was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15 Article viii 15-42...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, Battle Road was one of the first four public ways laid out by the founders of Woburn in 1644; and Whereas, Battle Road was originally called Sawpit Lane,...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE 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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