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August 5, 2025
27 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
The order be adopted — Order: That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to enter into a Utility Easement Agreement with Melissa McDevitt Roderick and Erick Donovan Roderick of 10 Russell Court...
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 Finance — Order: Maintenance and operation of net-metered solar photovoltaic facilities at the 120 Commerce Way
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 Peoplefit, LLC, 237 Lexington Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special event permit for a breast cancer...
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 communication be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition for Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License name change from "Alex Auto Brokers" to "Alex Auto Brokers Inc"...
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 matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — On the petition for Second Class Motor Vehicle Sales License name change from "Alex Auto Brokers" to "Alex Auto Brokers Inc"...
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 Milton Real Properties of Massachusetts d/b/a Milton Rents, 100 Quarry Drive, Milton, Massachusetts 01757, for a special permit under the...
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 Adriana Rodriguez, 26 Beacon Street No. 29F, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
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
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 closed — On the 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 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 construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the...
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 construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit entitled "Site Plan Special Permit", 114 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA dated July 8, 2025, prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA (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 "G
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 construct and improve the Site as substantially described in the plans submitted with the Petition for Special Permit entitled "Site Plan Special Permit", 114 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA dated July 8, 2025, prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA (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 1,695 square feet; 5. The "Grab and Go" area shall be limited to 32 seats. No outside seating shall be allowed; 6. There shall be adequate rodent control in place prior to commencement of any work on 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; 7. That the handicapped parking spaces as shown on the Plan shall meet all local, state and federal handicap code requirements; 8. Parking lot maintenance will be done 4 x per day to ensure the lot is kept clean of plastic bags and trash; 9. A snow removal plan is to be filed with the building department; 10. 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; 11. All mitigation work as required pursuant to the City of Woburn Zoning Ordinances should be done prior to any request for either a temporary or final occupancy with the applicant/developer/owner providing proof to all relevant city departments/council that such work has been completed as agreed to as listed. All mitigation for the proposed development at 216 New Boston Street (the "Proposed Development") is as follows: a. A "Do Not Enter" sign shall be installed at the Chipotle driveway; b. Installation of a new "No Traffic" video detection system with vehicle optimization software. The estimated cost of the processor and dual detection units is $28,000; c. Installation of a new Peek Controller with iCloud function. The estimated cost of this equipment is $4,500; d. Installation of equipment by MassDOT traffic signal contractor. The estimated cost of the installation, including the removal of old equipment, is $20,000; e. Police details required during the installation of new traffic signal equipment is estimated at a cost of $1,500; 12. The Property owner shall complete the following annually: a. "Crack fill" the parking lot; b. Restripe all parking spaces and lines; and 13. That all other conditions of the November 22, 2007 Special Permit, modified on May 29, 2008 shall remain in full force and effect unless modified by this Decision, 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..”
A communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting information on the next steps to finalize the public nuisance process if the Council were to declare 4 Maywood Terrace a public nuisance
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting information on the next steps to finalize the public nuisance process if the Council were to declare 4 Maywood Terrace a public nuisance, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the City Solicitor requesting information on the next steps to finalize the public nuisance process if the Council were to declare 4 Maywood Terrace a public nuisance, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on September 16, 2025 — On the petition to determine whether the property located at 4 Maywood Terrace is a nuisance as...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON September 16, 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 September 16, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
The matter be placed on file — On the petition for Citizens Participation by Tom Irwin, 54 Central Avenue, Dalton, Massachusetts 01226, regarding providing an update to the Paint Stewardship...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to take the following matter from the Committee on Liaison
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the following matter from the Committee on Liaison, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the following matter from the Committee on Liaison, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be placed on file — On the petition by Tom Irwin, 54 Central Avenue, Dalton, Massachusetts 01226 regarding Paint Stewardship legislation, filed July 16, 2024
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the order that $150,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated from Traffic Safety & Infrastructure to Acct# 360058-588427 Fairfield New Boston Str
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor. 9- 0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor. 9- 0..”
Committee Reports — Ordinances, Charter and Rules
Pursuant to Rule 34, a communication be sent to the Human Resources Director asking her to advertise the vacant position for the Deputy Superintendent of Public Works and after such time forward a...
Motion made and 2nd that pursuant to Rule 34, a communication be sent to the Human Resources Director asking her to advertise the vacant position for the Deputy Superintendent of Public Works and after such time forward a report of applicants to the Committee on Personnel, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that pursuant to Rule 34, a communication be sent to the Human Resources Director asking her to advertise the vacant position for the Deputy Superintendent of Public Works and after such time forward a report of applicants to the Committee on Personnel, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — On the order that the City Council take the necessary steps to fill the vacancy in the position of Deputy Superintendent of Public Works, a...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Woburn Host Lions Club for special event permit for a road race at Horn Pond and area streets on October 19, 2025, with request for waiver of...
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 petition by Festival on the Common for special event permit to allow festival on Woburn Common and surrounding streets on November 29, 2025, with request...
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 — Order: In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 54, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify and to warn such of the inhabitants...
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 Regular Meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025 is hereby canceled
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 resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, the State goals are, using 2018 as a baseline, to reduce disposal by 30% by 2030, to reduce disposal by 90% by 2050, and to reduce the toxicity of the...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 9-0..”
From the Woburn City Council’s official journals (its minutes), posted on the city’s Minutes & Agendas page (City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the city’s website has no councilor photos): Robert Toro, Joseph Demers (courtesy of each), Jeffrey Dillon, Lou DiMambro and Charles Viola from Woburn Patch (2019–2023); Yano Amara (December 31, 2025) and Darlene Mercer-Bruen (July 23, 2021, captioned group photo, cropped) from the Daily Times Chronicle; William Pappalardo and Robert Ferullo cropped from the Daily Times Chronicle’s captioned 2026 City Council photo (January 7, 2026). Former councilors show initials.
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