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September 16, 2025
32 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..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by NuPath, Inc. for a special event permit for a walking event at 147 New Boston Street and area streets on October 4, 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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition by Woburn Friends of Hospice/vna Care for special event permit for a road race and health walk at Horn Pond and area...
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 2025 renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: David Dellarocco dba Woburn Auto...
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 jmf Auto Performance for a transfer of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses from Ollie's Service Center,...
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 NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 16 feet of conduit in Washington Street for...
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 Presidential Ventures, LLC, 275 Mishawum Road, 4th Floor, 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 Anthony Mirogiannis, 8 Morrow Drive, 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 matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by mhp Realty, LLC, 200 West Cummings Park, 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 rth Management Co
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 rth Management Co
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 rth Management Co
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 amended, as follows: 1, The plans of record shall be the plans submitted July 24, 2025 prepared by Bohler Engineering dated October 11,...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions, as amended, as follows: 1, The plans of record shall be the plans submitted July 24, 2025 prepared by Bohler Engineering dated October 11, 2018 being Sheet C-4 (Site Plan) and C-11 (Lighting Plan); 2. All conditions of the prior special permits shall remain in full force and effect; 3. The Applicant shall install a bicycle rack near the restaurant entrance in a location that is reasonable, accessible to patrons, and does not interfere with building egress; 4. The Applicant shall revise and implement its pest management plan to require that all exterior rodent control stations located on the property utilize Terad³ rodenticide. The Applicant shall provide written confirmation from its licensed pest control contractor to the Building Department and Board of Health, verifying that the exterior stations have been updated accordingly. Ongoing compliance with this requirement shall be a continuing condition of this Special Permit; 5. The Applicant shall provide additional exterior trash receptacles on the property, in locations reasonably accessible to patrons and staff, in order to reduce litter and promote proper waste disposal. The number, size, and placement of receptacles shall be subject to the ongoing review and approval of the Building Commissioner (or other enforcing authority); 6. The Applicant shall monitor and empty exterior trash receptacles on a regular and intermittent basis throughout
Yes: Campbell, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaAbstained: Mercer-Bruen
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the conditions, as amended, as follows: 1, The plans of record shall be the plans submitted July 24, 2025 prepared by Bohler Engineering dated October 11, 2018 being Sheet C-4 (Site Plan) and C-11 (Lighting Plan); 2. All conditions of the prior special permits shall remain in full force and effect; 3. The Applicant shall install a bicycle rack near the restaurant entrance in a location that is reasonable, accessible to patrons, and does not interfere with building egress; 4. The Applicant shall revise and implement its pest management plan to require that all exterior rodent control stations located on the property utilize Terad³ rodenticide. The Applicant shall provide written confirmation from its licensed pest control contractor to the Building Department and Board of Health, verifying that the exterior stations have been updated accordingly. Ongoing compliance with this requirement shall be a continuing condition of this Special Permit; 5. The Applicant shall provide additional exterior trash receptacles on the property, in locations reasonably accessible to patrons and staff, in order to reduce litter and promote proper waste disposal. The number, size, and placement of receptacles shall be subject to the ongoing review and approval of the Building Commissioner (or other enforcing authority); 6. The Applicant shall monitor and empty exterior trash receptacles on a regular and intermittent basis throughout operating hours to prevent overflow. The Applicant shall also ensure that the property grounds remain free of litter and debris and are maintained in a clean and orderly condition at all times; and 7. Hours of operation for the interior of the restaurant shall be from 5am - 11pm all seven days a week. Hours of operation for the drive thru of the restaurant shall be from 5am - 2am all seven days a week, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Abstained)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Milton Real Properties of Massachusetts d/b/a Milton Rents, 100 Quarry Drive, Milton, Massachusetts 01757,...
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..”
Approve the request to amend the petition to seek additional relief under Section 5.1(57b)
Motion made and 2nd to approve the request to amend the petition to seek additional relief under Section 5.1(57b), all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to approve the request to amend the petition to seek additional relief under Section 5.1(57b), all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Milton Real Properties of Massachusetts d/b/a Milton Rents, 100 Quarry Drive, Milton, Massachusetts 01757, for a special...
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 October 7, 2025 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Milton Real...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 7, 2025 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 October 7, 2025 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Adriana Rodriguez, 26 Beacon Street No. 29F, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, 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 Adriana Rodriguez, 26 Beacon Street No. 29F, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803, for a special permit under 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..”
A communication be sent to the Fire Department requesting to look at the special permit and weigh in on whether fire apparatus can maneuver behind the building
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Fire Department requesting to look at the special permit and weigh in on whether fire apparatus can maneuver behind the building, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Fire Department requesting to look at the special permit and weigh in on whether fire apparatus can maneuver behind the building, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 7, 2025 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by Adriana...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 7, 2025 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 October 7, 2025 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 communication 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. Ch....
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..”
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 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 closed — 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 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 matter be placed on file — 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 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..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — Petition by Saheli for a special event permit for a Domestic Violence Awareness Walk at Horn Pond and area streets on October 25, 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..”
Citizen’s Participation
The matter be referred to the Committee on Liaison — Petition by Ken Parlee, 5 Marion Street, to discuss amending language in WZO Section 35 - Protected Use Accessory Dwelling Units
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..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated August 28, 2025, was received from License Commission as follows: Dear President Dillon and Members: At its meeting on August, 21,...
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 resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, diaper need, the condition of not being able to afford a sufficient supply of clean diapers to keep babies and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy, can...
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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