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October 7, 2025
42 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: This meeting is not listed on the city’s Minutes & Agendas page; its journal and agenda are in the city’s website file library.
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 — On the petition by North Suburban ymca for special event permit for Annual 5K Road Race at Horn Pond and area streets on November 2, 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 — On the petitions for 2026 renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: act Leasing Inc., 215 Salem...
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 — On the petition by Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid for a grant of location to install approximately 420 feet of replacement gas main with plastic...
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..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Anand Patel, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Suite 300, Lexington, Massachusetts 02421, for minor modification to...
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 minor modification be granted — On the petition by Anand Patel, 110 Hartwell Avenue, Suite 300, Lexington, Massachusetts 02421, for minor modification to previously issued special permit dated...
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..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Mad Matt's Pizza and Roast Beef, Inc., 878 Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for minor...
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 allow the petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner 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 minor modification be granted, with the following conditions: 1. Hours of operation will be 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week; 2. Proper rodent control will be provided by a rodent...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, with the following conditions: 1. Hours of operation will be 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week; 2. Proper rodent control will be provided by a rodent control service using first-generation anticoagulant rodenticide; and 3. The petitioner is responsible to keep any trash receptacles located outside nice, neat, and orderly, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, with the following conditions: 1. Hours of operation will be 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week; 2. Proper rodent control will be provided by a rodent control service using first-generation anticoagulant rodenticide; and 3. The petitioner is responsible to keep any trash receptacles located outside nice, neat, and orderly, all in favor, 9-0..”
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 16 feet of...
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 NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 16 feet of conduit in Washington...
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 NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 16 feet of conduit in Washington Street for service...
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 leave to withdraw without prejudice be granted
Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJUDICE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Anthony Mirogiannis, 8 Morrow Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985...
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 Anthony Mirogiannis, 8 Morrow Drive, 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..”
Make the following finding under Section 15(7)(C) that the petition: 1. In no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affects the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that...
Motion made and 2nd to make the following finding under Section 15(7)(C) that the petition: 1. In no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affects the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Groundwater Protection District; and 2. It is designed to avoid substantial disturbance of the soils, topography, drainage, vegetation and other water-related natural characteristics of the site to be developed, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to make the following finding under Section 15(7)(C) that the petition: 1. In no way, during construction or thereafter, adversely affects the existing or potential quality or quantity of water that is available in the Groundwater Protection District; and 2. It is designed to avoid substantial disturbance of the soils, topography, drainage, vegetation and other water-related natural characteristics of the site to be developed, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the 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 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 with the two findings — On the petition by Anthony Mirogiannis, 8 Morrow Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED WITH THE TWO FINDINGS, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED WITH THE TWO FINDINGS, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Presidential Ventures, LLC, 275 Mishawum Road, 4th Floor, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special...
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 Presidential Ventures, LLC, 275 Mishawum Road, 4th Floor, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 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 public hearing be closed — On the 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 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 with the eight conditions as outlined in the Planning Director's communication as follows: 1. Revise Parking Plan - The Council may find that further reduction in the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the eight conditions as outlined in the Planning Director's communication as follows: 1. Revise Parking Plan - The Council may find that further reduction in the number of provided parking spaces, i.e., beyond the proposed 88 space reduction, is in order for this project. In turn, further reduction in parking can provide increased landscaping and/or stormwater treatment areas, subject to the City Engineer's review and approval; 2. ADA Compliance Certification - Applicant should submit documentation confirming all ADA spaces, signage, and routes meet federal and state accessibility standards; 3. Stormwater Management - Applicant should submit detailed hydrologic calculations and a full Operation & Maintenance plan for the City Engineer's review and approval prior to applying for a Building Permit; 4. Utility Coordination - Applicant should provide written confirmation from utility providers that existing easements do not conflict with site layout; 5. Sustainability Enhancements - Applicant should provide a minimum number of EV charging stations, bicycle racks, and a solar readiness evaluation prior to issuance of an occupancy permit; 6. Construction Oversight - Applicant shall submit a construction phasing/sequencing plan including erosion and sedimentation controls for review by the City Engineer; 7. As-Built Plans - Prior to applying for a Certificate of Occupancy, stamped as- built plans prepared by the project eng
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the eight conditions as outlined in the Planning Director's communication as follows: 1. Revise Parking Plan - The Council may find that further reduction in the number of provided parking spaces, i.e., beyond the proposed 88 space reduction, is in order for this project. In turn, further reduction in parking can provide increased landscaping and/or stormwater treatment areas, subject to the City Engineer's review and approval; 2. ADA Compliance Certification - Applicant should submit documentation confirming all ADA spaces, signage, and routes meet federal and state accessibility standards; 3. Stormwater Management - Applicant should submit detailed hydrologic calculations and a full Operation & Maintenance plan for the City Engineer's review and approval prior to applying for a Building Permit; 4. Utility Coordination - Applicant should provide written confirmation from utility providers that existing easements do not conflict with site layout; 5. Sustainability Enhancements - Applicant should provide a minimum number of EV charging stations, bicycle racks, and a solar readiness evaluation prior to issuance of an occupancy permit; 6. Construction Oversight - Applicant shall submit a construction phasing/sequencing plan including erosion and sedimentation controls for review by the City Engineer; 7. As-Built Plans - Prior to applying for a Certificate of Occupancy, stamped as- built plans prepared by the project engineer, be submitted to the SPGA for review and approval by the City Eng.; and 8. Any conditions of the 2020 Decision of Approval that may apply to this present application. Please refer to Exhibit "A" attached, herewith, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by mhp Realty, LLC , 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985...
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 document be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by mhp Realty, LLC , 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985...
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document 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 mhp Realty, LLC , 200 West Cummings Park, 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 continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 21, 2025 and that the matter be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by mhp Realty,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 21, 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 21, 2025 AND THAT THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, 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 Building Commissioner Quinn for his review of the easement documentation and how it may affect zoning
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to Building Commissioner Quinn for his review of the easement documentation and how it may affect zoning, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to Building Commissioner Quinn for his review of the easement documentation and how it may affect zoning, all in favor, 9-0..”
Amend the main motion to include a review of the current site conditions
Motion made and 2nd to amend the main motion to include a review of the current site conditions, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“motion made and 2nd to amend the main motion to include a review of the current site conditions, all in favor, 9-0..”
On the underlying motion as amended, 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...
On the underlying motion as amended, 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 with current conditions as well as the proposed conditions, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“On the underlying motion as amended, 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 with current conditions as well as the proposed conditions, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on October 21, 2025 — On the petition by Adriana Rodriguez, 26 Beacon Street No. 29F, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 21, 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 October 21, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
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..”
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 21, 2025 — On the petition by Milton Real Properties of Massachusetts d/b/a Milton Rents, 100 Quarry Drive,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON October 21, 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 October 21, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — Petition by Woburn Friends of Hospice/vna Care for special event permit for a road race and health walk at Horn Pond and area streets on October 5, 2025, waiver...
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 — Petitions for 2026 renewal of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: David Dellarocco dba Woburn Auto Sales, 5 Crescent Avenue, #4; and...
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 — Petition by jmf Auto Performance for a transfer of Second Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses from Ollie's Service Center, Inc, at 310 Main Street, a committee...
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 — A communication dated October 1, 2025, was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15...
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: 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 November 4, 2025 is hereby canceled due to the Municipal Election
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..”
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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