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April 7, 2026
46 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 Robert J. Ferullo and Lou DiMambro absent.
Present: Yano Amara, Joseph E. Demers, Darlene Mercer-Bruen, Jeffrey P. Dillon, William J. Pappalardo, Charles Viola, Robert F. Toro
Absent: Robert J. Ferullo, Lou DiMambro
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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“VOTED to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting's Journal and to APPROVE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and 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, 7- 0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to take the next matter out of order, all in favor, 7- 0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The resolve be adopted — Resolve: Whereas, the U10 Mass Bay Warriors is division of Woburn Youth Hockey; and Whereas, the U10 Mass Bay Warriors continue to focus on a town-hockey option for the...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
Return to the regular order of business
Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to return to the regular order of business, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
New Petitions
The special event permit be granted — Petition by James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn for a special event permit for a road race and health walk starting at Charles Gardner Lane and along...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petition for renewal of livery license for Boston Express Livery Service at 165 New Boston Street, No. 275
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and 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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and 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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Public Safety and License — Petitions for renewal of Common Carrier Licenses for the following: Transaction Corporate Shuttles Inc., 5 Wheeling Avenue;...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND LICENSE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and 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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 12 feet of conduit in Main Street southerly...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by A Better Companion Dog Training LLC, 1 Acorn Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by 102 Main Street LLC, 44 Dix Road Extension, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
Public Hearings
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by the City of Woburn, 10 Common Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, 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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by the 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 PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
Reopen the public hearing
Motion made and 2nd to reopen the public hearing, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to reopen the public hearing, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The plan of record is the renderings included in the application filing dated February 3, 2026
Motion made and 2nd that the plan of record is the renderings included in the application filing dated February 3, 2026, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the plan of record is the renderings included in the application filing dated February 3, 2026, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The conditions as outlined by Councilor Pappalardo be received and made part of the permanent record, and that the conditions be approved with the removal of Condition No. 4
Motion made and 2nd that the conditions as outlined by Councilor Pappalardo be received and made part of the permanent record, and that the conditions be approved with the removal of Condition No. 4, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the conditions as outlined by Councilor Pappalardo be received and made part of the permanent record, and that the conditions be approved with the removal of Condition No. 4, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by the 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 PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The special permit be granted with the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. Assurance that the park is built to code; 2. Follow-up review from Recreation Department in 6 months to provide the...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. Assurance that the park is built to code; 2. Follow-up review from Recreation Department in 6 months to provide the council an update on any issues that have arisen and how they were resolved; 3. No lights will be installed around the skateboard park after dark; 4. Restrict the use of the park to times of natural daylight; and 5. The plan of record is the renderings included in the application filing dated February 3, 2026, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED with the conditions as outlined as follows: 1. Assurance that the park is built to code; 2. Follow-up review from Recreation Department in 6 months to provide the council an update on any issues that have arisen and how they were resolved; 3. No lights will be installed around the skateboard park after dark; 4. Restrict the use of the park to times of natural daylight; and 5. The plan of record is the renderings included in the application filing dated February 3, 2026, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and 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 approximately 58 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and 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 58 feet of conduit and one new...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 21, 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 APRIL 21, 2026, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo 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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and 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 approximately 50 feet of...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and 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 50 feet of conduit and one new...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 21, 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 APRIL 21, 2026, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo 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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — Petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 75 feet of conduit...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — Petition by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for grant of location to install approximately 75 feet of conduit in New Boston Street...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 21, 2026 — 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 APRIL 21, 2026, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo 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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo 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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo 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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on April 21 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 APRIL 21 2026, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo 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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by nhc Realty, Inc. - Cummings Foundation, Inc., 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a...
Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The draft Housing Production Plan be received and made part of the permanent record
Motion made and 2nd that the draft Housing Production Plan be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the draft Housing Production Plan be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by nhc Realty, Inc. - Cummings Foundation, Inc., 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for a special permit under...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 5, 2026 and be referred to the Committee on Special Permits — On the petition by nhc Realty, Inc. - Cummings...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 5, 2026 AND BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 5, 2026 AND BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL PERMITS, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that all communications be received and made part of the permanent record, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The public hearing be continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on May 5, 2026 — On the petition to determine whether the property located at 1 Winstead Avenue is a nuisance as the term...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 5, 2026, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 5, 2026, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the reappointment of Daniel J. Gately to the Woburn Housing Authority Board, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
Committee Reports — Public Safety and License
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Woburn Host Lions Club for special event permit for a charity dog walk at Horn Pond and area streets on April 26, 2026 with request for waiver...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The committee report be adopted — On the petition by Tchouko Transportation LLC for a new livery license at 19 Mill Terrace, a committee report was received "ought to pass"
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be recevied and placed on file — A communication dated April 1, 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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEVIED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
The communication be received and made part of the permanent record for the related orders below — On the notice of updated School Committee vote for educational need of new school building known...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMUNICATION BE RECEIVED AND MADE PART OF THE PERMANENT RECORD FOR THE RELATED ORDERS BELOW, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
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, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated March 23, 2026, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Dear Clerk Higgins: By the power...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PERSONNEL, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: 2026, prior to the Statement of Interest (SOI) closing date, the School Committee of Woburn, in accordance with its charter, by-laws and ordinances, has voted to...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent)..”
Adjourn
Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and Ferullo Absent).
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to ADJOURN, all in favor, 7-0-2 (DiMambro and 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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