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June 3, 2025
33 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Joseph E. Demers, William J. Pappalardo, Lou DiMambro, Robert F. Toro, Robert J. Ferullo, Charles Viola, Jeffrey P. Dillon
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Regular meeting
Dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to approve
VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Mayor’s Communications
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated May 28, 2025, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear President...
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..”
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, 9-0.
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, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9- 0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — A communication dated May 28, 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, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $118,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated from Cemetery Interest Fund and distributed as follows for fiscal Year 2026:...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $103,599.40 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Unreserved Fund Balance $103,599.40 Acct# 01-356000 To: Parks...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $150,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Unreserved Fund Balance $150,000.00 Acct# 01-356000 To: Medicare...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The sum of $750,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Overlay Reserve $750,000.00 Acct# 01-322000 To: opeb Trust Fund...
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 special event permit be granted — Petition by Woburn Memorial High School Deca Club for a special event permit for a road race at Horn Pond and area streets on August 9, 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..”
Public Hearings
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 special permit be granted, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. That the City Clerk receive an up-to-date copy of the stamped plans dated May 21, 2025; and 2. That if any...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. That the City Clerk receive an up-to-date copy of the stamped plans dated May 21, 2025; and 2. That if any changes to the plans occur as a result of discussions with the Building Commissioner that the City Council be notified, 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. That the City Clerk receive an up-to-date copy of the stamped plans dated May 21, 2025; and 2. That if any changes to the plans occur as a result of discussions with the Building Commissioner that the City Council be notified, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Woburn Housing Authority, 59 Campbell Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 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 Woburn Housing Authority, 59 Campbell Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 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 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 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 City Council make the following finding under Section 7.3: that the change, extension or alteration is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council make the following finding under Section 7.3: that the change, extension or alteration is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council make the following finding under Section 7.3: that the change, extension or alteration is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 9-0..”
Add the following conditions: 1. That the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated April 25, 2025; and 2. That a construction safety plan shall be submitted to the Building Department and the...
Motion made and 2nd to add the following conditions: 1. That the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated April 25, 2025; and 2. That a construction safety plan shall be submitted to the Building Department and the Fire Department, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add the following conditions: 1. That the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated April 25, 2025; and 2. That a construction safety plan shall be submitted to the Building Department and the Fire Department, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. That the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated April 25, 2025; and 2. That a construction safety plan...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. That the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated April 25, 2025; and 2. That a construction safety plan shall be submitted to the Building Department and the Fire Department, 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. That the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated April 25, 2025; and 2. That a construction safety plan shall be submitted to the Building Department and the Fire Department, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by ljb Badminton Club, LLC, 78-B Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 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 updated plans be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the updated plans be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the updated plans 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 ljb Badminton Club, LLC, 78-B Olympia Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 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 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 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..”
Add the following conditions: 1. That the hours of operation shall be 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and 2. That the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated June 3, 2025
Motion made and 2nd to add the following conditions: 1. That the hours of operation shall be 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and 2. That the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated June 3, 2025, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to add the following conditions: 1. That the hours of operation shall be 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and 2. That the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated June 3, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special permit be granted, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. That the hours of operation shall be 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and 2. That the Site Plan of Record shall be the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. That the hours of operation shall be 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and 2. That the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated June 3, 2025, 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. That the hours of operation shall be 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and 2. That the Site Plan of Record shall be the plan dated June 3, 2025, 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 closed — On the petition by Councilor Demers, Councilor Toro, and Councilor DiMambro, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by revising: (1) Section 2,...
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 order be adopted — On the petition by Councilor Demers, Councilor Toro, and Councilor DiMambro, to amend the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, by revising: (1) Section 2, definition...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, 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 ORDER BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer-Bruen - Yes; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - Yes; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025 is hereby canceled and that the City Council Meeting for July 15, 2025 shall begin at 6:00 p.m
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..”
Suspend the rules and allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and allow for the following late filing to be added to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0..”
The special event permit be granted — Petition by St. Anthony of Padua Church for Special Event Permit for St. Anthony's Festival in the Ferullo Field area on June 7, 2025
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
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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