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July 15, 2025
38 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
Diane J. Stiffler be named Clerk of the City Council Pro-Tem in the absence of the Clerk of the City Council
Motion made and 2nd that Diane J. Stiffler be named Clerk of the City Council Pro-Tem in the absence of the Clerk of the City Council, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that Diane J. Stiffler be named Clerk of the City Council Pro-Tem in the absence of the Clerk of the City Council, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 $150,000.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated: From: Traffic Safety & Infrastructure $150,000.00 To: Acct#...
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 by Woburn Host Lions Club for special event permit for a road race at Horn Pond and area streets on October 19,...
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 by Festival on the Common for special event permit to allow festival on Woburn Common and surrounding streets on...
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 rth Management Co
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 dcd re 14 Harrison LLC, 128 Carnegie Row, Suite 200, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062, 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 Vincent R. Leo, Jr. and Barbara M. Leo, 12 Mawn Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 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 628 Main Street, LLC, 28 West Street, 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 communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by 20 Sonar Drive, LLC to voluntarily revoke inflammable license at 20 Sonar Drive, a communication dated June...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
The relinquishment of the license be accepted and the license be revoked
Motion made and 2nd that the RELINQUISHMENT OF THE LICENSE BE ACCEPTED AND THE LICENSE BE REVOKED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RELINQUISHMENT OF THE LICENSE BE ACCEPTED AND THE LICENSE BE REVOKED, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Shree Ganraj LLC d/b/a Tiranga Indian Street Food by p&d request for minor modification to previously...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0..”
Allow the petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
The minor modification be granted — On the petition by Shree Ganraj LLC d/b/a Tiranga Indian Street Food by p&d request for minor modification to previously issued special permit to change hours...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
Accept the working proposed conditions
Motion made and 2nd to accept the working proposed conditions, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to accept the working proposed conditions, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Commonwealth Investment Properties LLC, 12 Chandler Road, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, 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 City Council makes the following finding: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and is not substantially more detrimental than the existing...
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes the following finding: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and 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 makes the following finding: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the 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 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 fifteen (15) conditions as outlined: 1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the fifteen (15) conditions as outlined: 1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Plot Plan Proposed Dwelling, 1 Richmond Park, Woburn, Mass." Dated June 24, 2025, prepared by Edward J. Farrell, 110 Winn Street, Suite 210, Woburn, MA 01801 (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 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 Permit 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 seeking approval to modify the Site Plan. 2. Prior to the filing of a building permit application, the Petitioner shall meet with the property owners at 3 Richmond Park and 47 Warren Avenue to review the proposed schedule for the work to be performed on the premises. 3. This project shall not exceed three (3) res
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the fifteen (15) conditions as outlined: 1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Plot Plan Proposed Dwelling, 1 Richmond Park, Woburn, Mass." Dated June 24, 2025, prepared by Edward J. Farrell, 110 Winn Street, Suite 210, Woburn, MA 01801 (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 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 Permit 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 seeking approval to modify the Site Plan. 2. Prior to the filing of a building permit application, the Petitioner shall meet with the property owners at 3 Richmond Park and 47 Warren Avenue to review the proposed schedule for the work to be performed on the premises. 3. This project shall not exceed three (3) residential units. 4. All exterior building illumination shall be shielded in such a manner that will prevent direct light from impacting abutting properties. 5. During the Site redevelopment and construction phases, the Petitioner shall maintain all adjoining roadways and sidewalks free and clear of all debris. 6. Except in the event of an emergency, exterior work on the site shall be from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No work on site shall be permitted on Sunday or state and federal holidays recognized by the City of Woburn. 7. There Shall be adequate pest control in place prior to commencement of any site disturbance and maintained throughout all site redevelopment and construction phases. 8. The Petitioner shall remove the existing tree at the common property line with 47 Warren Avenue. 9. The Petitioner shall plant a Cleveland Select Ornamental Pear Tree in the northeast corner of the property, and shall be maintained in perpetuity. 10. The Petitioner shall provide three (3) planters to be placed in front of each unit, and maintained in perpetuity. 11. The Petitioner shall install a six (6) foot white solid vinyl fence along the entire rear lot line of the property and along a portion of the common boundary line with 3 Richmond Park from the rear lot line perpendicular to the rear of the dwelling at 1 Richmond Park, which is no less than 13.7 feet. 12. The Petitioner shall install a vertical row of pavers in its driveway located on the left side of the dwelling marking the boundary line between 3 Richmond Park and 1 Richmond Park. 13. The pavement restoration required from the installation of utilities from the new residential dwelling to Richmond Park shall be 100 feet curb to curb, as outlined in DPW Superintendent Duran's memo. 14. Until completion & installation of new driveway at 1 Richmond Park, the residents of 3 Richmond Park shall be permitted to park up to four (4) vehicles on 1 Richmond Park during declare City snow emergency. 15. A construction plan will be filed with the Building Commissioner that includes a construction barrier fence, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Genesis Community Church Inc, 11 State Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication 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 Genesis Community Church Inc, 11 State 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 Genesis Community Church Inc, 11 State 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 special permit be granted, subject to the conditions as outlined: 1. No on street parking. 2. Parking hours shall be Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 3. Conditional to the petitioner securing...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined: 1. No on street parking. 2. Parking hours shall be Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 3. Conditional to the petitioner securing license to use the lots at 9 State Street and 10 State Street., all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions as outlined: 1. No on street parking. 2. Parking hours shall be Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. 3. Conditional to the petitioner securing license to use the lots at 9 State Street and 10 State Street., all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Anand Patel, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Suite 300, Lexington, Massachusetts 02421, for a special permit under the...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication 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 Anand Patel, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Suite 300, Lexington, Massachusetts 02421, 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 August 5, 2025 — On the petition by Anand Patel, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Suite 300, Lexington, Massachusetts 02421, for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 5, 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 AUGUST 5, 2025, 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 August 5, 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 August 5, 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 August 5, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
The communication 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 the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication 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 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, 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 August 19, 2025 — On the petition by cb Silva LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 19, 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 AUGUST 19, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Talya Moked to the Woburn Planning Board, 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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Thomas J. Quigley to the Woburn Golf and Ski Authority, 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..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — On the petition for renewal of Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License for Teresa's Closet, at 164 Main Street, a committee report was received...
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
The matter be received and placed on file — On the resignation letter from Renny S. Carroll, Deputy Superintendent of Public, a communication dated June 20, 2025, was received from Shawna Healey,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The following list of Wardens, Clerks, Inspectors and Substitutes be approved for all Elections between September 1, 2025 and August 31, 2026: Last First Address...
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 Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: The City Council take the necessary steps to fill the vacancy in the position of Deputy Superintendent of Public...
Motion made and 2nd 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 MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, 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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