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December 2, 2025
42 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Robert J. Ferullo absent.
Present: Joanne E. Campbell, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Joseph E. Demers, William J. Pappalardo, Lou DiMambro, Robert F. Toro, Charles Viola, Jeffrey P. Dillon
Absent: Robert J. Ferullo
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, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to take the next matter out of order
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the next matter out of order, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the next matter out of order, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated November 25, 2025, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: President...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon or his designees to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon or his designees to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon or his designees to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The order be adopted — A communication dated November 25, 2025, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: President Dillon and Council Members: Please consider this...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated November 19, 2025, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: President...
Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the communication be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon or his designees to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon or his designees to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon or his designees to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be placed on file — A communication dated November 19, 2025, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: President Dillon and Council Members: I respectfully...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition by Osprey Winds Photography for a special event permit for a wildlife photography stroll at Horn Pond on May 16,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for 2026 renewal of Second-Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by jfso Auto Sales, LLC, 84-86 Winn Street
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to relocate jo Pole 140/3 approximately seven feet southwest from...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by hdr Holdings LLC, Jason Bottcher, Director Real Estate Development, 399 Jefferson Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054, for a special permit...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the matter relative to the Tax Classification FY 2026 for the City of Woburn
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The packet be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the packet be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the packet be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the matter relative to the Tax Classification FY 2026 for the City of Woburn
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the matter relative to the Tax Classification FY 2026 for the City of Woburn
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
A residential factor of 0.74724004 (which will be rounded to 0.747241) for the fiscal year 2026 be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that a RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 0.74724004 (which will be rounded to 0.747241) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Absent; Mercer-Bruen - Against; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - Yes; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes.
Yes: Mercer-BruenEach member who voted named the same choice (Against).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 0.74724004 (which will be rounded to 0.747241) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Absent; Mercer-Bruen - Against; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - Yes; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes..”
Reconsider his vote and 2nd
Motion made by Councilor Demers to reconsider his vote and 2nd, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made by Councilor Demers to reconsider his vote and 2nd, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..” (Motion: Demers)
A residential factor of 0.74724004 (which will be rounded to 0.747241) for the fiscal year 2026 be adopted
Motion made and 2nd that a RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 0.74724004 (which will be rounded to 0.747241) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Absent; Mercer-Bruen - Against; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - Yes; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes.
Yes: Mercer-BruenEach member who voted named the same choice (Against).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF 0.74724004 (which will be rounded to 0.747241) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BE ADOPTED, ROLL CALL: Campbell - Yes; Demers - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Absent; Mercer-Bruen - Against; Pappalardo - Yes; Toro - Yes; Viola - Yes; Dillon - Yes. Motion Passes..”
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 57 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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 57 feet of conduit in Utica...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 57 feet of conduit in Utica Street for service to 38...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The grant of location be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in Supt. of Public Works November 26, 2025 communication as follows: 1. Installation of the conduits should cross at 90...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined in Supt. of Public Works November 26, 2025 communication as follows: 1. Installation of the conduits should cross at 90 degrees across Utica Street to avoid any interference with any City of Woburn utilities. The sketch should be modified to reflect this change; 2. These conduits should be cleared by Digsafe and Woburn prior to excavation and installation; 3. All trenches be compliant to DPW specifications and ADA compliant if crossing into the sidewalk area; and 4. A permit must also be obtained from the DPW prior to the excavation for the proposed conduits, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined in Supt. of Public Works November 26, 2025 communication as follows: 1. Installation of the conduits should cross at 90 degrees across Utica Street to avoid any interference with any City of Woburn utilities. The sketch should be modified to reflect this change; 2. These conduits should be cleared by Digsafe and Woburn prior to excavation and installation; 3. All trenches be compliant to DPW specifications and ADA compliant if crossing into the sidewalk area; and 4. A permit must also be obtained from the DPW prior to the excavation for the proposed conduits, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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 one hip guy at Pole 290/6...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The condition be amended that the "by the property owner" be included after "field identified"
Motion made and 2nd that the condition be amended that the "by the property owner" be included after "field identified", all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the condition be amended that the "by the property owner" be included after "field identified", all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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 one hip guy at Pole 290/6 in Leonard Street
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install one hip guy at Pole 290/6 in Leonard Street
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The grant of location be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined in Supt. of Public Works November 26, 2025 communication, as amended, as follows: 1. the existing sewer service from 46...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined in Supt. of Public Works November 26, 2025 communication, as amended, as follows: 1. the existing sewer service from 46 Leonard Street must be field identified by the property owner prior to installation of the hip guy so that their sewer service is not damaged; and 2. A permit must also be obtained from the DPW prior to the excavation for the proposed hip guy, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined in Supt. of Public Works November 26, 2025 communication, as amended, as follows: 1. the existing sewer service from 46 Leonard Street must be field identified by the property owner prior to installation of the hip guy so that their sewer service is not damaged; and 2. A permit must also be obtained from the DPW prior to the excavation for the proposed hip guy, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Manzi Marketplace for a new Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License for at 3 Green Street,...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Manzi Marketplace for a new Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License for at 3 Green Street, Units 1 & 2
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Manzi Marketplace for a new Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License for at 3 Green Street, Units 1 & 2
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The secondhand dealers and seconhand collectors license be approved
Motion made and 2nd that the SECONDHAND DEALERS AND SECONHAND COLLECTORS LICENSE BE APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SECONDHAND DEALERS AND SECONHAND COLLECTORS LICENSE BE APPROVED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Citizen’s Participation
The matter be referred to the Committee on Infrastructure and Public Lands — Request by Dr
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC LANDS, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated November 24, 2025, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear Clerk Higgins: By the...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council suspend Rule 19, and establish the filing deadline for the City Council Regular Meeting on January 6, 2026 to be Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:00 p.m
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to add the follow item to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to SUSPEND THE RULES to add the follow item to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to SUSPEND THE RULES to add the follow item to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for 2026 renewal of Second-Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by Donald J. Socorelis dba Woburn Glass Co., 243 Main...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Ferullo Absent)..”
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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