Mayor Scott D. Galvin announced that Standard & Poor Global Ratings (S&P) assigned its AAA Bond rating to the City of Woburn—the highest financial rating available to municipalities and the highest rating ever earned by the City. In its 9/6/2019 credit summary, S&P notes the AAA rating reflects its opinion the City’s management is very … Continued
Mayor Scott Galvin is pleased to announce the City of Woburn has been awarded $139,684 from the Green Communities Division of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to fund more local energy-saving improvements. This 7th round of state funding will support ongoing energy-saving initiatives across the City, including air source heat pumps and LED lighting … Continued
Mayor Scott Galvin reports a great turnout for the grand opening of Fleming Field Park, at the site of the former Clapp School on Arlington Road overlooking Horn Pond. Many thanks to Rory Lindstrom and Bryan Nagle of the Woburn Recreation Department, along with our Recreation Commissioners, as well as Engineering, Planning, DPW, Parks, Police, … Continued
A big thank-you to all of the dedicated volunteers who pitched in to make the Mayor’s Senior Red Sox Day, held this week at Woburn Memorial High School, a huge success! Three hundred Woburn seniors attended and enjoyed a barbecue, entertainment and raffle prizes. Special thanks to David Dunkley, Director of Building Facilities for Woburn … Continued
Click below for information and tickets for the Mayor’s Senior Red Sox Day, a Red Sox-themed cookout/summer celebration to be held on Thursday, August 22, 2019, in the cafeteria at Woburn Memorial High School. Tickets are $1 per person, and are available at Mayor Galvin’s Office or at the Woburn Senior Center. Break out your … Continued
Mayor Scott Galvin reminds qualifying residents to apply for higher education scholarships sponsored in conjunction with Waste Management, trash hauler serving the City of Woburn for more than 10 years. Three, $1,000 scholarships are being offered by Waste Management, with the support of the Woburn Board of Health. To qualify, applicants must be a Woburn … Continued
The City of Woburn, in collaboration with municipal public safety and other city services and local utility companies, is on deck and prepared to help address any issues that arise as a result of the extreme summer weather conditions over the weekend. “It’s important for everyone to take some common-sense precautions and always check on … Continued
From Mayor Scott Galvin: “Hats off to everyone at the Woburn Country Club for their leadership, passion and hard work rebuilding a beautiful 9th hole—-WCC’s signature hole featuring a tee over a pond. Thanks to Jeff Power, Course Superintendent, Peter Bracey, Head Golf Professional, Joseph DiMatteo, Business Manager, and all of the members of the … Continued
Dear President Anderson and Honorable Members of the City Council: I am pleased to present the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget to the Woburn City Council for review and approval. The General Fund budget will increase 4.7 percent, and the water and sewer budget will increase 6.1 percent. The grand total FY 2020 budget is … Continued
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to ensure the 66th Annual Donald A. DeLuca Student Government Day was enjoyable and successful for all those who participated. We are grateful for the Woburn Rotary Club, whose members continued their generous, annual support by hosting a luncheon for students at the Helenic Community Center inside the Greek … Continued