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May 20, 2025
55 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Darlene Mercer-Bruen and Robert F. Toro absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Joseph E. Demers, William J. Pappalardo, Lou DiMambro, Robert J. Ferullo, Charles Viola, Jeffrey P. Dillon
Absent: Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Robert F. Toro
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, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
Suspend the rules to allows His Honor Mayor Michael P. Concannon to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allows His Honor Mayor Michael P. Concannon to speak on the matter, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allows His Honor Mayor Michael P. Concannon to speak on the matter, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The budget and any and all pertinent documents be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated May 15, 2025, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as...
Motion made and 2nd that the budget and any and all pertinent documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the budget and any and all pertinent documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — A communication dated May 15, 2025, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear President Dillon and Members of...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for the Shamrock Running Club for special event permit to allow for a road race at Spence Farm on July 4, 2025, with...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License for Musto Jewelers Inc. at 186 Cambridge Road, #9
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro 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 5 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro 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 5 feet of conduit in Mishawum...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro 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 5 feet of conduit in Mishawum Road northerly from...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The leave to withdraw without prejduce be granted
Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJDUCE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJDUCE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The conditions be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the conditions be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer- Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the conditions be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer- Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Woburn Apna Bazar Incorporated, 4 Held Circle, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The special permit be granted, with the seven conditions as outlined as follows: 1. Attorney Tarby read the following conditions into the record: The Petitioner shall construct and improve the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the seven conditions as outlined as follows: 1. Attorney Tarby read the following conditions into the record: The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit entitled "Site Plan, 335 Washington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts dated March 10, 2025, prepared by Eaglebrook Engineering & Survey, LLC, 491 Maple Street, Suite 304, Danvers, Mass. 01923 (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. The hours of operation for the "Grab and Go" area shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Sunday; 3. The grease trap shall be maintained
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the seven conditions as outlined as follows: 1. Attorney Tarby read the following conditions into the record: The Petitioner shall construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit entitled "Site Plan, 335 Washington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts dated March 10, 2025, prepared by Eaglebrook Engineering & Survey, LLC, 491 Maple Street, Suite 304, Danvers, Mass. 01923 (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. The hours of operation for the "Grab and Go" area shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Sunday; 3. The grease trap shall be maintained and inspected as required under the State Plumbing Code; 4. The "Grab and Go" area shall be limited to approximately 2,861 square feet; 5. The "Grab and Go" area shall be limited to 36 seats. No outside seating shall be allowed; 6. There shall be adequate rodent control in place prior to commencement of any work in the premises and maintained throughout the construction phase. The Petitioner shall provide monthly rodent control reports to both the Board of Health and the Department of Inspectional Services; and 7. That all other conditions of the January 12, 2011 Special Permit, modified on June 9, 2016, modified on September 2, 2021 and further modified on October 22, 2024 shall remain in full force and effect unless modified by this Decision, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The City Council make the following finding under Section 7.3 that the changes do not have a detrimental effect to Woburn
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council make the following finding under Section 7.3 that the changes do not have a detrimental effect to Woburn, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council make the following finding under Section 7.3 that the changes do not have a detrimental effect to Woburn, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Veir Inc, 3 Gill Street, Suite D, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The letter of support be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Veir Inc, 3 Gill Street, Suite D, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the letter of support be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the letter of support be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Veir Inc, 3 Gill Street, Suite D, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 17, 2025 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Veir Inc, 3...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON June 17, 2025 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
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 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
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, 7- 0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
Pursuant to committee discussion, the public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 3, 2025
Motion made and 2nd that pursuant to committee discussion, the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 3, 2025, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that pursuant to committee discussion, the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 3, 2025, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by cb Silva LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801,...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The chronology be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the chronology be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the chronology be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by cb Silva LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a proposed...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 17, 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 June 17, 2025 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
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 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by President Dillon to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by replacing Section 9 in its...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by President Dillon to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by replacing Section 9 in its entirety and replacing...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 17, 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 June 17, 2025 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer- Bruen and Toro Absent).
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 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer- Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
Amend the language as follows: 1. Section 13 to change "allows is" to "allow single family residences"; 2. Section 16 to change "rightor by Special Permit,." to "right or by Special Permit."; and...
Motion made and 2nd to amend the language as follows: 1. Section 13 to change "allows is" to "allow single family residences"; 2. Section 16 to change "rightor by Special Permit,." to "right or by Special Permit."; and 3. Section 35.3 to change "reasonable regulate" to "reasonably regulate", all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend the language as follows: 1. Section 13 to change "allows is" to "allow single family residences"; 2. Section 16 to change "rightor by Special Permit,." to "right or by Special Permit."; and 3. Section 35.3 to change "reasonable regulate" to "reasonably regulate", all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
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, 7- 0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — 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 Section 36 entitled,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The order be adopted, as amended — 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 Section 36 entitled,...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Absent; Pappalardo - No; Toro - Absent; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes.
Yes: Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, ViolaNo: Campbell, Pappalardo
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, AS AMENDED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - No; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Absent; Pappalardo - No; Toro - Absent; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes..”
Take a five-minute recess
Motion made and 2nd to take a five-minute recess, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take a five-minute recess, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
A communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting confirmation that the proposed zoning amendment for the accessory dwelling units (ADUs) requires only a simple majority vote for passage
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting confirmation that the proposed zoning amendment for the accessory dwelling units (ADUs) requires only a simple majority vote for passage, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting confirmation that the proposed zoning amendment for the accessory dwelling units (ADUs) requires only a simple majority vote for passage, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Councilor Mercer-Bruen and Councilor Demers to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
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, 7- 0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Councilor Mercer-Bruen and Councilor Demers to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by revising Section 11.3 to include that...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The order be adopted — On the petition by Councilor Mercer-Bruen and Councilor Demers to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by revising Section 11.3 to include that special...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Absent; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - Absent; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Absent; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - Absent; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes..”
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, 7- 0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on June 3, 2025 — On the petition by Councilor Demers, Councilor Toro, and Councilor DiMambro, to amend the 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON June 3, 2025, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON June 3, 2025, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the order that $211,079.93 be transferred from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct# 01- 356000 to Police Salaries Acct# 0121051-511000, a committee report was...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the order that $425,000.00 be transferred from Unreserved Fund Balance Acct# 01- 356000 to Rubbish Removal Acct# 0151552- 529200 for $305,000.00 and to...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the order that the sum of $1,796,000.00 be transferred from Fire/bls Ambulance Acct# 31359-595000 to Fire Regular Salary Acct# 0122051-511000, Fire Overtime...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for new Livery License for Ride with Hayley LLC, 12 Westgate Drive, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Livery Licenses by Checker Cab of Woburn Inc. at 827 Main Street, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Taxi Cab License for Checker Cab of Woburn Inc. at 827 Main Street, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated May 14, 2025, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear Ms. Higgins: By the power...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated May 13, 2025, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear Ms. Higgins: By the power...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 7-0-2 (Mercer-Bruen and Toro 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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