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January 20, 2026
35 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Present: Yano Amara, Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Jeffrey P. Dillon, William J. Pappalardo, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Robert F. Toro
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
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — Order: That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to enter into a Water Line Easement with Mill Street Gardens LLC of 39...
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 representative from Mill Street Gardens LLC to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the representative from Mill Street Gardens LLC to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the representative from Mill Street Gardens LLC 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 order be adopted — Order: That the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to enter into a Water Line Easement with Mill Street Gardens LLC of 39 Brighton Ave, Boston which Easement will grant a...
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 — orderd That the sum of $1,421,588.00 be and is hereby transferred as so stated From: Stabilization Fund $1,421,588.00 Acct# 704059-596100 To:...
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 special event permit be granted — Petition by the City of Woburn for special event permit to allow for a road race to raise awareness of substance abuse and mental health issues at Horn Pond...
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 public hearing — Petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 114 feet of conduit in Winter Road
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 Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of location to attach a small cell antenna and supporting equipment to an existing...
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..”
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 Aaron Banker, 108 Arlington Road, 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..”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by hdr Holdings LLC, Jason Bottcher, Director Real Estate Development, 399 Jefferson Road, Parsippany, New...
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 hdr Holdings LLC, Jason Bottcher, Director Real Estate Development, 399 Jefferson Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054, for a...
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..”
Amend Condition No. 2 by deleting the last sentence
Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition No. 2 by deleting the last sentence, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition No. 2 by deleting the last sentence, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by hdr Holdings LLC, Jason Bottcher, Director Real Estate Development, 399 Jefferson Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054, for a special permit with...
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 conditions, as amended, as follows: 1. The site plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Wonder Restaurant, 103 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the conditions, as amended, as follows: 1. The site plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Wonder Restaurant, 103 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated November 12, 2025, prepared by VHB, 101 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 9151, Watertown, MA 02471; 2. All dumpsters shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinances. Dumpster pickup shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. In addition, rodent control measures in connection with any dumpsters shall be in place and maintained. Proper rodent control shall be provided by a rodent control service using Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) rodenticide (Terad3, Selontra, Cadet3); 3. Signage shall be consistent in appearance with the rendering prepared by Apex Sign Group, dated January 9, 2026 and shall comply with Section 13 of the Zoning Ordinances. Signage shall be internal illumination; 4. The hours of operation shall be seven days a week from 10AM to 11PM; and 5. Special Permit shall be limited to HDR Holdings LLC dba Wonder only as operator and shall be non-transferable, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the conditions, as amended, as follows: 1. The site plan of record shall be the plan entitled "Wonder Restaurant, 103 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated November 12, 2025, prepared by VHB, 101 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 9151, Watertown, MA 02471; 2. All dumpsters shall be enclosed, by means of a fence, wall or landscaping in compliance with the Woburn Zoning Ordinances. Dumpster pickup shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. In addition, rodent control measures in connection with any dumpsters shall be in place and maintained. Proper rodent control shall be provided by a rodent control service using Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) rodenticide (Terad3, Selontra, Cadet3); 3. Signage shall be consistent in appearance with the rendering prepared by Apex Sign Group, dated January 9, 2026 and shall comply with Section 13 of the Zoning Ordinances. Signage shall be internal illumination; 4. The hours of operation shall be seven days a week from 10AM to 11PM; and 5. Special Permit shall be limited to HDR Holdings LLC dba Wonder only as operator and shall be non-transferable, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC, 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Roswell, Georgia 30076, for a special permit...
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 SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC, 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Roswell, Georgia 30076, 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..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on February 3, 2026 and be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by SiteOne Landscape Supply,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 3, 2026 AND 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 FEBRUARY 3, 2026 AND BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to Building Commissioner Quinn requesting all photos and logs related to the property
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to Building Commissioner Quinn requesting all photos and logs related to the property, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to Building Commissioner Quinn requesting all photos and logs related to the property, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition, to determine whether the property located at 1 Winstead Avenue 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 February 17, 2026 — On the petition, to determine whether the property located at 1 Winstead Avenue is a nuisance as...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026, 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 FEBRUARY 17, 2026, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn,...
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 documents be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents 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 Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801,...
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 March 3, 2026 and be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, charter, and rules — On the petition by Pulte Homes of...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 3, 2026 AND BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER, AND RULES, 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 MARCH 3, 2026 AND BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER, AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
A communication be sent to the Fire Department and Police Department requesting each department's call logs with respect to the Vale from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Fire Department and Police Department requesting each department's call logs with respect to the Vale from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that a communication be sent to the Fire Department and Police Department requesting each department's call logs with respect to the Vale from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Simon Miner to the Woburn Commission on Disability, 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 by the Shamrock Running Club for special event permit to allow for a road race at the American Legion and areas streets on January 1, 2026, with...
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 for 2026 renewal of First-Class Motor Vehicles Sales License by wmk, LLC dba Mobility Works, 299 f&h Washington Street, a committee report was...
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 petitions for 2026 renewal of Second-Class Motor Vehicles Sales Licenses by the following: E & C Auto Brokers, LLC, 7 Harrison Avenue; Cambridge Road Auto...
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 recevied and placed on file — A communication dated January 2, 2026, 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 RECEVIED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEVIED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated January 6, 2026, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear City Clerk Higgins: By the...
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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated January 15, 2026, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear Lindsay: By the power...
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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
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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