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July 21, 2026
59 recorded votes, 7 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
During the meeting:
- Darlene Mercer-Bruen left the Council Chamber during the meeting.
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
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The amount of $100,000.00 be and is hereby appropriated as so stated: From: Downtown Parking $100,000.00 Acct# 232558-580000 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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The City of Woburn appropriates the sum of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) to pay costs of sewer improvements throughout the City,...
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..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Finance — Order: The City of Woburn appropriates the sum of Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) to pay costs of water main improvements through the City,...
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..”
The order be adopted — Order: The Woburn Fire and Police Departments be and are hereby authorized pursuant to m.g.l. c.44, §§53A to accept gifts of funds in the amount of one thousand five hundred...
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..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — A communication dated July 1, 2026, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Re: Request for...
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 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, 9-0.
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, 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 matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated July 1, 2026, was received from His Honor the Mayor Michael P. Concannon as follows: Re: Request for Agenda Time: July 21, 2026...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Suspend the rules to allow a late filed matter to the Order of the Day
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow a late filed matter to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow a late filed matter to the Order of the Day, all in favor, 9-0..”
The resolve be adopted — Order: whereas, Sam Walker's American Tavern ("Sam Walker's") has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to the City of Woburn through its support of local...
Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the RESOLVE BE ADOPTED, 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..”
New Petitions
The matter be referred to public hearing — Petition by All Restoration Solutions, Inc., 1 Winstead Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances,...
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 Robert Angelo, Patricia Angelo, and Michelle Angelo, 27 Winter Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit under the 1985 Woburn...
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 regarding A possible finding of A specific and material change be referred to public hearing and, if necessary, the underlying special permit petition if A specific and material change...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER REGARDING A POSSIBLE FINDING OF A SPECIFIC AND MATERIAL CHANGE BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING AND, IF NECESSARY, THE UNDERLYING SPECIAL PERMIT PETITION IF A SPECIFIC AND MATERIAL CHANGE IS FOUND TO EXIST, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER REGARDING A POSSIBLE FINDING OF A SPECIFIC AND MATERIAL CHANGE BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING AND, IF NECESSARY, THE UNDERLYING SPECIAL PERMIT PETITION IF A SPECIFIC AND MATERIAL CHANGE IS FOUND TO EXIST, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Milton Real Properties of Massachusetts LLC request for minor modification to special permit dated...
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 petitioner to speak on the matter
Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd to suspend the rules to allow the petitioner to speak on the matter, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Milton Real Properties of Massachusetts LLC request for minor modification to special permit dated...
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..”
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 minor modification be granted with the conditions as follows: 1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Site...
Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED with the conditions 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, Milton Rents, 210 New Boston Street, Woburn, MA" last dated July 1, 2026 prepared by VHB, 1 Cedar Street, Suite 400, Providence, RI 02903 (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; and 2. All conditions set forth in the Landowner's Notice of Decision and Special Permit dated December 11, 2025 shall remain in full force and effect except as modified by this Decision, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED with the conditions 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, Milton Rents, 210 New Boston Street, Woburn, MA" last dated July 1, 2026 prepared by VHB, 1 Cedar Street, Suite 400, Providence, RI 02903 (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; and 2. All conditions set forth in the Landowner's Notice of Decision and Special Permit dated December 11, 2025 shall remain in full force and effect except as modified by this Decision, all in favor, 9-0..”
Public Hearings
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by Cliff Desrosena, 26 Sheridan Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for 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 (Dillon Absent).
Yes: Amara, Demers, DiMambro, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaThe journal lists Jeffrey P. Dillon as absent for this vote.
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 (Dillon Absent)..”
The public hearing be opened for public comments — On the petition by Cliff Desrosena, 26 Sheridan Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for 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 (Dillon Absent).
Yes: Amara, Demers, DiMambro, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaThe journal lists Jeffrey P. Dillon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Dillon Absent)..”
The public hearing be closed — On the petition by Cliff Desrosena, 26 Sheridan Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for 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 (Dillon Absent).
Yes: Amara, Demers, DiMambro, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaThe journal lists Jeffrey P. Dillon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Dillon Absent)..”
The special permit be granted — On the petition by Cliff Desrosena, 26 Sheridan Street, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, for special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning Ordinances, as amended, Section...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Dillon Absent).
Yes: Amara, Demers, DiMambro, Ferullo, Mercer-Bruen, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaThe journal lists Jeffrey P. Dillon as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Dillon 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, 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 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, 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 August 18, 2026 — On the petition by nhc Realty, Inc. - Cummings Foundation, Inc., 200 West Cummings Park, Woburn,...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 18, 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 AUGUST 18, 2026, 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 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 September 15, 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 SEPTEMBER 15, 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 SEPTEMBER 15, 2026, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by 99 & 103 Commerce Way Woburn, LLC, 30 Speen Street, Suite 200, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701, for a...
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 99 & 103 Commerce Way Woburn, LLC, 30 Speen Street, Suite 200, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701, for a special...
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 99 & 103 Commerce Way Woburn, LLC, 30 Speen Street, Suite 200, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701, for a special permit under the...
Motion made and 2nd that the public hearing be opened for public comments, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
Yes: Amara, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
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 99 & 103 Commerce Way Woburn, LLC, 30 Speen Street, Suite 200, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701, for a special permit under the 1985 Woburn Zoning...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent).
Yes: Amara, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
The special permit be granted, subject to the following conditions:1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Jersey...
Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following conditions:1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Jersey Mike's, 99 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated May 15, 2026 prepared by VHB, 260 Arsenal Place #2, Watertown, MA 02472-4026 (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. The hours of operation shall be Mon
Yes: Amara, Demers, DiMambro, Dillon, Ferullo, Pappalardo, Toro, ViolaThe journal lists Darlene Mercer-Bruen as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the SPECIAL PERMIT BE GRANTED, subject to the following conditions:1. The Petitioner shall improve the Site as substantially described on the Plan of Record which for this project shall be "Jersey Mike's, 99 Commerce Way, Woburn, Massachusetts" dated May 15, 2026 prepared by VHB, 260 Arsenal Place #2, Watertown, MA 02472-4026 (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. The hours of operation shall be Monday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; 4. Signage shall be consistent in appearance with the rendering prepared by Jersey Mike's and filed with the City Clerk. All signage shall comply with Section 13 of the City of Woburn Zoning Ordinance; and 5. The Special Permit shall be issued to Jersey Mike's only and shall not be transferable except as authorized by the City Council, all in favor, 8-0-1 (Mercer-Bruen Absent)..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — On the petition by cb Silva, LLC, 207 Waverly Avenue, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472, for a special permit under the 1985...
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 cb Silva, LLC, 207 Waverly Avenue, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472, 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, 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 August 18, 2026 — On the petition by cb Silva, LLC, 207 Waverly Avenue, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472, for a special...
Motion made and 2nd that the PUBLIC HEARING BE CONTINUED TO THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 18, 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 AUGUST 18, 2026, all in favor, 9-0..”
Committee Reports — Personnel
The committee report be adopted — On the appointment of Brian P. Mulrenan to the Woburn Golf and Ski Authority, 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 Woburn Memorial High School Deca Club for a special event permit for a road race at Horn Pond and area streets on August 15, 2026, a committee...
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 by Musto Jewelers for renewal of Secondhand Dealers and Secondhand Collectors License, at 186 Cambridge Road #9, a committee report was received...
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 — Special Permits
The committee report be adopted and the minor modification be granted — On the petition by Madison Woburn Holdings LLC for minor modification to various special permits issued Mixed Use...
Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED AND THE MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the COMMITTEE REPORT BE ADOPTED AND THE MINOR MODIFICATION BE GRANTED, all in favor, 9-0..”
Communications and Reports
The matter be received and placed on file — A communication dated July 6, 2026, was received from Thomas C. Quinn, Jr., Building Commissioner as follows: Re: Woburn Municipal Code Title 15 Article...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE, all in favor, 9-0..”
Appointments and Elections
The matter be referred to the Committee on Personnel — A communication dated July 10, 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..”
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..”
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..”
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..”
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..”
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 July 14, 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..”
Motions, Orders and Resolutions
The order be adopted — Order: The following list of Wardens, Clerks, Inspectors and Substitutes be approved for all Elections between September 1, 2026 and August 31, 2027: Last First Address...
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 order be adopted — Order: In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 54, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify and to warn such of the inhabitants...
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 order be adopted — Order: The City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for September 1, 2026 is hereby canceled due to the state primary election
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 order be adopted and the matter be referred to public hearing — Order: whereas, there presently exists a structure or structures located in the City of Woburn, Massachusetts known and numbered...
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the ORDER BE ADOPTED AND THE MATTER BE REFERRED TO PUBLIC HEARING, all in favor, 9-0..”
The matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: The Woburn Municipal Code, as amended, be further amended by revising Title 3, Section 3-3, Budget, as follows...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0..”
All communications be received and made part of the permanent record — Order: Offenses Pertaining to Property in its entirety and replacing with the following: C. Violation - Penalty: For...
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 matter be referred to the Committee on Ordinances, Charter and Rules — Order: Offenses Pertaining to Property in its entirety and replacing with the following: C. Violation - Penalty: For...
Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, all in favor, 9-0.
From the minutes
“Motion made and 2nd that the MATTER BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES, CHARTER AND RULES, 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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