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May 6, 2025
58 recorded votes, 1 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 Finance — Order: The sum of $211,079.93 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Unreserved Fund Balance $211,079.93 Acct# 01-356000 To: Police...
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 amount of $425,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated: From: Unreserved Fund Balance $425,000.00 Acct# 01-356000 To:...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
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“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 $2,053,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Fire/bls Ambulance $1,796,000.00 Acct# 31359-595000 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..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for new Livery License for Ride with Hayley LLC, 12 Westgate Drive
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 — Petitions for renewal of Livery Licenses by the following: Boston Express Livery Services Inc., 165 New Boston Street #275;...
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 renewal of Taxi Cab License for Checker Cab of Woburn Inc. at 827 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 matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by ljb Badminton Club, LLC, 78-B Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 — Petition by John W. Egan Co., Inc., 3 Border Street, West Newton, Massachusetts 02465, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 — Petition by Commonwealth Investment Properties LLC, 12 Chandler Road, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
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 — Petition by Anand Patel, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Suite 300, Lexington, Massachusetts 02421 for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 — Petition by Woburn Housing Authority, 59 Campbell Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
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 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 closed — 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 service to a new...
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 leave to withdraw without prejduce be granted
Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJDUCE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJDUCE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, 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 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, 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 Xiumin Yan d/b/a Daisy Body Spa, 75 Donald Street, Apt. 7, Weymouth, Massachusetts 02188, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
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. Prior to the filing of a building permit application the Petitioner, Petitioner's contractor and the property...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. Prior to the filing of a building permit application the Petitioner, Petitioner's contractor and the property owner shall meet with the Building Commissioner and Fire Inspector to review the proposed floor plan and all work to be performed on the premises; 2. All Muscular Therapists shall be licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; 3. The hours of operation shall be seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. Prior to the filing of a building permit application the Petitioner, Petitioner's contractor and the property owner shall meet with the Building Commissioner and Fire Inspector to review the proposed floor plan and all work to be performed on the premises; 2. All Muscular Therapists shall be licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; 3. The hours of operation shall be seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 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 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 closed — On the petition by 120 Commerce Apartments LLC, c/o Toll Brothers Apartment Living, 140 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034, for a special permit...
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 plans of record shall be the plans submitted March 5, 2025 prepared by Sousa Design Architects and Cube 3...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. The plans of record shall be the plans submitted March 5, 2025 prepared by Sousa Design Architects and Cube 3 Architects and Blue Dog Company and calculations sheet submitted April 15, 2025; 2. Except as otherwise modified herein, all conditions of the prior special permits shall remain in full force and effect; and 3. Any and all signage approved in accordance with the plans of record in connection with this special permit, including but not limited to all wall-mounted primary and secondary signage, shall be deemed approved for the Premises on a continuing basis. Future tenants shall be permitted to install replacement or new signage without the necessity of obtaining an additional special permit, provided that such signage is of the same size or smaller than the signage approved herein as determined by the building commissioner, is installed in an approved permissible area and within the same sign band, and otherwise complies with all applicable provisions of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance, unless waived and allowed under this special permit, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. The plans of record shall be the plans submitted March 5, 2025 prepared by Sousa Design Architects and Cube 3 Architects and Blue Dog Company and calculations sheet submitted April 15, 2025; 2. Except as otherwise modified herein, all conditions of the prior special permits shall remain in full force and effect; and 3. Any and all signage approved in accordance with the plans of record in connection with this special permit, including but not limited to all wall-mounted primary and secondary signage, shall be deemed approved for the Premises on a continuing basis. Future tenants shall be permitted to install replacement or new signage without the necessity of obtaining an additional special permit, provided that such signage is of the same size or smaller than the signage approved herein as determined by the building commissioner, is installed in an approved permissible area and within the same sign band, and otherwise complies with all applicable provisions of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance, unless waived and allowed under this special permit, 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 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 closed — On the petition by a&a Window Products Inc., 15 Joseph Street, Malden, Massachusetts 02148, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended,...
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 in the committee report, as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined in the committee report, as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Plan 7 Constitution Way, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated March 19, 2025 prepared by Commonwealth Engineering Inc., Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors, 27 Cambridge Street, Suite 106, Burlington, MA 01803 (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 a 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; 2. All dumpsters shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinance and Title 8, Section VII 8-17 of the Woburn Municipal Code and no
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined in the committee report, as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Plan 7 Constitution Way, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated March 19, 2025 prepared by Commonwealth Engineering Inc., Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors, 27 Cambridge Street, Suite 106, Burlington, MA 01803 (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 a 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; 2. All dumpsters shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinance and Title 8, Section VII 8-17 of the Woburn Municipal Code and not picked up prior to 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. Monday - Friday; 3. All commercial vehicles parked overnight at the site shall be registered in the City of Woburn; and 4. That all conditions of any prior special permits shall remain in effect unless modified herein, 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 closed — 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 1985 Woburn Zoning...
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 leave to withdraw without prejduce be granted
Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJDUCE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJDUCE BE GRANTED, 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..”
Receive the updated hardcopies of the plan of record
Motion made and 2nd to receive the updated hardcopies of the plan of record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to receive the updated hardcopies of the plan of record, 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 May 20, 2025 — On the petition by Tesla, Inc., 6900 Dumbarton Circle, Freemont, California 94555, for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 20, 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 20, 2025, 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..”
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 closed — 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 Zoning Ordinances,...
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 leave to withdraw without prejduce be granted
Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJDUCE BE GRANTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - No; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - No; Viola - No; Dillon - No. Motion Passes.
Yes: Campbell, Demers, DiMambro, Ferullo, PappalardoNo: Dillon, Mercer-Bruen, Toro, Viola
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJDUCE BE GRANTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - No; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - No; Viola - No; Dillon - No. Motion Passes..”
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 May 20, 2025 — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 20, 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 20, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
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, 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 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
Send a communication to the City Solicitor, requesting he provide an update on the court proceedings prior to the June 17, 2025 public hearing
Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the City Solicitor, requesting he provide an update on the court proceedings prior to the June 17, 2025 public hearing, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to send a communication to the City Solicitor, requesting he provide an update on the court proceedings prior to the June 17, 2025 public hearing, 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 1....
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 communication be sent to the Building Commissioner to attend the next committee meeting on this matter
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner to attend the next committee meeting on this matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Building Commissioner to attend the next committee meeting on this matter, 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 1. adopting a new...
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 — On the petition by President Dillon, per request of the Mayor, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON May 20, 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 20, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Councilor Mercer-Bruen and Councilor Demers to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by revising Section 11.3...
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 that the matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, 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 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 May 20, 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 petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License for Woburn Cab Company Inc at 100 Ashburton 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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 1 Parking Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended, by removing the...
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..”
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council suspend Rule 22 of the Rules and Orders of the City Council in order to have committee meetings on May 19, 2025
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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — Resolve: The Economic Development Manager provide an update on the current commercial activities on May 19, 2025 in the Committee on Liaison
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..”
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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