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February 17, 2026
33 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
Diane J. Stiffler be named Clerk of the City Council Pro-Tem in the absence of the Clerk of the City Council
Motion made and 2nd that Diane J. Stiffler be named Clerk of the City Council Pro-Tem in the absence of the Clerk of the City Council, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that Diane J. Stiffler be named Clerk of the City Council Pro-Tem in the absence of the Clerk of the City Council, all in favor, 9-0..”
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
The order be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, Title 6 as amended, be further amended as follows: 1) Section 6-2 by adding at the end...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by City of Woburn, 10 Common Street, 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..”
Suspend the rules and take the following request for executive session from Communications and Reports out of order
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take the following request for executive session from Communications and Reports out of order, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules and take the following request for executive session from Communications and Reports out of order, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record — Request for Executive Session by City Solicitor regarding Joe Capelo, Trustee of the Freedom Realty Trust v
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..”
Go into Executive Session under g.l. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy relative to pending litigation in the matter of Joe Capelo, Trustee of the Freedom Realty Trust v. City of Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd to go into Executive Session under G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy relative to pending litigation in the matter of Joe Capelo, Trustee of the Freedom Realty Trust v. City of Woburn, Civil Docket No. 2018CV02187, and that the Chair having declared that if an open meeting was held on the matter this may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the City Council, ROLL CALL: Amara - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Pappalardo - Yes; Viola - Yes; Toro - Yes. Motion Passes.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to go into Executive Session under G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy relative to pending litigation in the matter of Joe Capelo, Trustee of the Freedom Realty Trust v. City of Woburn, Civil Docket No. 2018CV02187, and that the Chair having declared that if an open meeting was held on the matter this may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the City Council, ROLL CALL: Amara - Yes; Demers - Yes; Dillon - Yes; DiMambro - Yes; Ferullo - Yes; Mercer- Bruen - Yes; Pappalardo - Yes; Viola - Yes; Toro - Yes. Motion Passes..”
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..”
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 114 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 114 feet of conduit in Winter Road
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 114 feet of conduit in Winter Road
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 grant of location be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. memorandum — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. memorandum, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. memorandum, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of location to attach a small cell antenna and...
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 Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of location to attach a small cell antenna and supporting equipment to...
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 Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of location to attach a small cell antenna and supporting equipment to an existing utility...
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 grant of location be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. memorandum — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of location to...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. memorandum, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. memorandum, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of location to attach a small cell antenna and...
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 Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of location to attach a small cell antenna and supporting equipment to...
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 Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of location to attach a small cell antenna and supporting equipment to an existing utility...
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 grant of location be approved, subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. memorandum — On the petition by Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for a grant of location to...
Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. memorandum, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the GRANT OF LOCATION BE APPROVED, subject to the conditions as outlined by the DPW Supt. memorandum, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Aaron Banker, 108 Arlington Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985 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 public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Aaron Banker, 108 Arlington Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
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 Special Permits — On the petition by Aaron Banker, 108 Arlington...
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 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 MARCH 3, 2026 AND 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 1 Winstead Avenue 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 City Council receives a communication from Commissioner Quinn with an update regarding the phone call that is schedule
Motion made and 2nd that the City Council receives a communication from Commissioner Quinn with an update regarding the phone call that is schedule, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the City Council receives a communication from Commissioner Quinn with an update regarding the phone call that is schedule, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to allow Commissioner Quinn to speak
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Commissioner Quinn to speak, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow Commissioner Quinn to speak, 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 April 7, 2026 — On the petition to determine whether the property located at 1 Winstead Avenue is a nuisance as the...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON April 7, 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 April 7, 2026, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Liaison
The committee report be adopted — On the order authorizing Superintendent of School to submit Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Board Authority for the Altavesta Elementary School...
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 order authorizing Superintendent of School to submit Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Board Authority for the Linscott-Rumford Elementary...
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 appointment of Amanda Harvey to the Woburn Planning Board, 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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meeting for March 17, 2026 shall begin at 6:00 p.m
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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