The Woburn City Council convened on May 20, 2025, to address several petitions and licenses during their regular meeting. The agenda included discussions on special event permits, license renewals, and a significant petition for a special permit related to a local food market.

The meeting began with a petition from the Shamrock Brunning Club, seeking a special event permit for a road race scheduled for July 4, 2025. The council voted unanimously to refer this matter to the Committee on Public Safety and License for further consideration.

Next, the council reviewed a petition for the renewal of a secondhand dealer and collector's license for Mustardrillos, located at 186 Cambridge Road. This petition also passed without opposition.

The council then addressed a petition from NSTAR Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, regarding a grant of location for service to 300 Mishram Road. A communication from Jacqueline Duffy, the right-of-way manager, was acknowledged and entered into the permanent record. Following this, the council opened and subsequently closed a public hearing on the matter, with no public comments received. The council granted leave to withdraw the petition without prejudice.

A significant discussion arose regarding a petition from Wubbin Abner Bazar for a special permit to modify previously issued permits for a food market at 335 Washington Street. Attorney Joseph Tabby represented the petitioner, who aims to expand the market by adding nearly 5,000 square feet for a grab-and-go area and additional kitchen space, along with increasing parking capacity to 214 spaces. The council noted that there were no objections from the public during the previous hearings, and several residents expressed support for the expansion.

The council reviewed proposed conditions for the special permit, which included operational hours, maintenance requirements, and limitations on seating and area size for the grab-and-go section. The council voted to accept these conditions as a working draft, ensuring that the market would maintain cleanliness and adhere to health regulations.

In conclusion, the meeting progressed smoothly with all agenda items addressed efficiently. The council's decisions reflect a commitment to community engagement and regulatory compliance, with follow-up actions planned for the approved petitions.