An update on the City of Woburn’s efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus as we prepare to take important steps to reopen the economy, while keeping our residents, workers and community safe: The Board of Health Department, along with the city nurse and Woburn Public School nurses have been and will continue, conducting local … Continued
GUIDANCE FOR WEARING FACE MASKS IN PUBLIC SETTINGS IN THE CITY OF WOBURN: Governor Baker issued an order effective Wednesday, May 6, 2020, requiring individuals to wear masks in public places. This guidance is issued pursuant to that Order to further clarify who is required to wear masks and any exceptions. Any person who is … Continued
Nomination papers are due on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. for party and non-party candidates for district and county offices and party candidates for federal and state-wide offices. If you will be filing papers, they may be deposited in the drop box behind Woburn City Hall. This office will check the drop box … Continued
Mayor Scott Galvin continues to advise Woburn residents to follow CDC guidance recommending people wear cloth face coverings in public settings where physical distancing measures are difficult to maintain, as a way to keep our community and state moving in the right direction. In particular, residents are advised to wear something to cover their face … Continued
The Baker-Polito Administration announced new actions to support the ongoing COVID-19 response, including extending the closure of all public and private schools through the end of the school year, and the closure of all non-emergency child care programs until June 29, 2020. Accordingly, Woburn Schools will be closed through the end of the school year. … Continued
Mayor Scott Galvin is pleased to share that the Woburn Public Library is making personal protective equipment (PPE) using 3D printers to protect area medical professionals and first responders from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Woburn Public Library closed to the public on March 16 in order to prevent the spread of the virus, and … Continued
The City of Woburn this week participated in a roundtable discussion involving representatives of the U.S. Small Business Association and the new grant/loan programs that agency is offering to small businesses trying to weather the on-going health crisis. Click here for a link to more information about the SBA’s new grant and loan programs for … Continued
March 2020 Building Permits Issued
From Mayor Galvin’s Office: As a reminder, Governor Baker issued in late March a Public Heath order that temporarily prohibits the use of reusable bags specifically at grocery stores and pharmacies. Governor Baker’s Order also lifts existing local regulations on the use of plastic bags at grocery stores and pharmacies. That means the City of … Continued
The U.S. Census effort to count all residents of the country continues. By now you should have received a self-response mailing from the U.S. Census Bureau which contain a unique ID for your household. The return address on the envelope has the Census 2020 logo and is from U.S. Census Bureau, National Processing Center, 100 … Continued