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February 3, 2026
21 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 58 feet of conduit and one new manhole...
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 NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 50 feet of conduit and one new manhole...
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 — 20 Franklin Realty Trust, 5 Whitney Street, Saugus, Massachusetts 01906, 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 — wcv - 45 Industrial, LLC, 1 International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, 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
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 City Council makes the following finding under Section 7.3: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and is not substantially more detrimental than...
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes the following finding under Section 7.3: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council makes the following finding under Section 7.3: The proposed use by the Petitioner is consistent with the past use of the property and is not substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming use to the neighborhood, all in favor, 9-0..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC, 300 Colonial Center Parkway, Roswell, Georgia 30076, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
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 outlined as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the conditions, as outlined as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Plans for SiteOne Landscape Supply, 31 Sixth Road - MAP 14 LOT 15/01, Woburn, MA 01801" dated November 21, 2025 revised January 20, 2026, revised January 27, 2026 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (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. 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
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the conditions, as outlined as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site Plans for SiteOne Landscape Supply, 31 Sixth Road - MAP 14 LOT 15/01, Woburn, MA 01801" dated November 21, 2025 revised January 20, 2026, revised January 27, 2026 prepared by Allen & Major Associates, Inc., 100 Commerce Way, Woburn, MA 01801 (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. 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; 3. All commercial vehicles parked overnight at the site shall be registered in the City of Woburn; 4. The hours of operation shall be Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to Noon; 5. The Petitioner shall provide details to the Woburn Fire Department of landscape products stored inside and outside the building including a list of materials that are considered hazardous. In addition, the Petitioner shall provide Safety Data Sheets to the Woburn Fire Department for its review and to keep on record; 6. The Site Plan should show the location where items that are part of the onsite business operation will be stored; 7. Applicant shall have a plan in place to ensure that in the event of spillage of any solid or liquid materials in the parking lot or public way adjacent to the site that it is cleaned up immediately in accordance with state and local regulations due to being adjacent to wetland(s); 8. All flammable materials must be stored properly in approved flammable storage containers/cabinets; 9. All outdoor storage shelving or racking system(s) shall be shown on the Site Plan. The height should not exceed a height of 12' to top of product inside the pre-existing 9' chain-link fenced area. Shelving / racking is prohibited outside of the existing chain-linked fenced area; 10. All exterior lighting shall comply with Section 8.5.2 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance; 11. The Petitioner shall file a snow management plan with the Building Commissioner & Conservation Administrator due to wetlands on the back and right side of the property; 12. Rodent control, as with any dumpsters, shall be in place and maintained using first-generation rodenticide. (Selontra, Terad3, Cadet3); 13. Any change to the Site Plan resulting from the Conservation Commission's review of the site shall require approval by the City Council or Building Commissioner, as applicable; and 14. The Petitioner will adhere to the order of conditions as outlined by the Conservation Commission, all in favor, 9-0..”
Unfinished Business from Previous Meetings
The matter be taken from the table — On the request for the Housing Production Plan Presentation that was laid on the table at the Regular meeting of the City Council on January 6, 2026
Motion made and 2nd that the matter be taken from the table, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the matter be taken from the table, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be refferred to the Committee on Liaison — On the request for the Housing Production Plan Presentation that was laid on the table at the Regular meeting of the City Council on January...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Finance
The committee report be adopted — On the Order that the sum of $1,421,588.00 be transferred from Stabilization Fund Acct# 704059-596100 to Fire/Pierce 100' Aerial Truck Acct# 635158-580000, a...
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 — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the reappointment of Timothy J. Donovan to the 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..”
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Jared Fallon to the License Commission, 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..”
Communications and Reports
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record for the related orders below — On the notice of School Committee vote for educational need of new school building known as the...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMUNICATION BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD FOR THE RELATED ORDERS BELOW, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMUNICATION BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD FOR THE RELATED ORDERS BELOW, all in favor, 9-0..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated January 28, 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
Approve the substitute language for the order
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTE LANGUAGE FOR THE ORDER, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTE LANGUAGE FOR THE ORDER, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be referred to the Committee on Liaison — For the Mary D. Altavesta Elementary School located at 980 ½ Main Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0..”
Approve the substitute language for the order
Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTE LANGUAGE FOR THE ORDER, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to APPROVE THE SUBSTITUTE LANGUAGE FOR THE ORDER, all in favor, 9-0..”
The order be referred to the Committee on Liaison — For the Linscott-Rumford Elementary School locate at 86 Elm Street, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LIAISON, 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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