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March 3, 2026
43 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The roll call marks Darlene Mercer-Bruen absent.
Present: Yano Amara, Robert J. Ferullo, Joseph E. Demers, Jeffrey P. Dillon, William J. Pappalardo, Lou DiMambro, Charles Viola, Robert F. Toro
Absent: Darlene Mercer-Bruen
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 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, the Woburn Memorial High School Wrestling Team (the "wmhs Wrestling Team") had an overall record of 22-5-3 in 2026; and Whereas, the wmhs Wrestling Team...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer- Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent)..”
Mayor’s Communications
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated February 19, 2026, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Re: Request...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer- Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated February 19, 2026, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Re: Request for Agenda Time: March 3,...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Take a five-minute recess
Motion made and 2nd to take a five-minute recess, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to take a five-minute recess, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Return the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent)..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by nhc Realty, Inc. - Cummings Foundation, Inc., 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01810, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Suspend the rules to allow a representative from the School Committee to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow a representative from the School Committee to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow a representative from the School Committee to speak on the matter, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The document be received and made part of the permanent record — Order: The City Council meet with representatives from the School Committee for a status report on school issues
Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the document be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The matter be received and placed on file — Order: The City Council meet with representatives from the School Committee for a status report on school issues
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer- Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent)..”
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 58 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen 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 58 feet of conduit and one new...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 17, 2026 — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 17, 2026, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 17, 2026, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen 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 approximately 50 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen 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 50 feet of conduit and one new...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 17, 2026 — On the petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 17, 2026, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 17, 2026, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Aaron Banker, 108 Arlington Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer- Bruen Absent)..”
The leave to withdraw without prejduce be granted
Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJDUCE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the LEAVE TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT PREJDUCE BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by 20 Franklin Realty Trust, 5 Whitney Street, Saugus, Massachusetts 01906, for a special permit under the...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by 20 Franklin Realty Trust, 5 Whitney Street, Saugus, Massachusetts 01906, 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, 8- 0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8- 0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 17, 2026 — On the petition by 20 Franklin Realty Trust, 5 Whitney Street, Saugus, Massachusetts 01906, for a...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 17, 2026 all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 17, 2026 all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — wcv - 45 Industrial, LLC, 1 International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, 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, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The documents be received and made part of the permanent record — wcv - 45 Industrial, LLC, 1 International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the documents be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — wcv - 45 Industrial, LLC, 1 International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — wcv - 45 Industrial, LLC, 1 International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Amend Condition No. 6 to remove "exterior"
Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition No. 6 to remove "exterior", all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to amend Condition No. 6 to remove "exterior", all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The special permit be granted, with the conditions, as amended, as follows: 1.The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plans of Record which for this project shall...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the conditions, as amended, as follows: 1.The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plans of Record which for this project shall be "Camber Development OVERHEAD DOOR" dated November 6, 2025 and revised December 15, 2025 prepared by PDA (Planner Designers Architects) 16 Huron Drive, Natick, MA 01760 Sheets A100, A112, S101, S200, and S401 and "Site Plan" dated April 8, 2025 prepared by Alan & Major Associates, Inc. (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 conditions of the prior special permits shall remain in full force and effect; 3. All exterior materials, finishes, trim, and detai
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, with the conditions, as amended, as follows: 1.The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plans of Record which for this project shall be "Camber Development OVERHEAD DOOR" dated November 6, 2025 and revised December 15, 2025 prepared by PDA (Planner Designers Architects) 16 Huron Drive, Natick, MA 01760 Sheets A100, A112, S101, S200, and S401 and "Site Plan" dated April 8, 2025 prepared by Alan & Major Associates, Inc. (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 conditions of the prior special permits shall remain in full force and effect; 3. All exterior materials, finishes, trim, and detailing associated with the enlarged loading dock door shall match and blend seamlessly with the existing building façade (painted cement block atop a concrete foundation) so that the installation appears integrated and not visually disruptive, as shown on the Plans. All work shall be subject to inspection, approval, and final sign-off by the City Building Commissioner; 4. The Petitioner shall install adequate exterior lighting over the entire loading dock area, which shall be dark-sky compliant, and directed downward to prevent glare and light spillover. All lighting shall comply with Section 8.5.2 of the Woburn Zoning Ordinance, as amended, and shall be subject to review and approval by the City Building Commissioner; 5. The Petitioner shall install and maintain security cameras covering the loading dock area for safety and security purposes. The location and placement of such cameras shall be subject to review and approval by the City Building Commissioner; 6. The Applicant shall implement a pest management plan to require that all rodent control stations located on the property to utilize Terad³ rodenticide. Ongoing compliance with this requirement shall be a continuing condition of this Special Permit; 7. Any vehicle(s) kept, stored, or parked on the Premises overnight shall be properly registered and authorized in accordance with the applicable requirements of the City of Woburn, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen 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 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
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, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 21, 2026 — On the petition by Pulte Homes of New England, LLC, by its Attorneys, Rubin and Rudman llp, 500...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 21, 2026, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 21, 2026, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Ordinances, Charter and Rules
The committee report be adopted — On the order amending Title 6 Animal Control, Sections 6-2, 6-4, and 6-7 related to dog violations, penalties, and enforcement., a committee report was received...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — From the Traffic Commission: ordered Be it ordered that Schedule 2 Turning and Moving Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended, by...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The order be adopted — Order: Be it ordered that Schedule 2 Turning and Moving Restrictions of the 2017 Woburn Traffic Code, as amended, be further amended by adding the following: hart place - No...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen 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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