Woburn City Council approves special event permits for substance awareness race and Flag Day Festival

The Woburn City Council convened on March 4, 2025, to address a series of agenda items, including financial transfers, special event permits, and infrastructure developments. The meeting commenced with a call to order and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the previous meeting's journal.

The first significant item discussed was a proposed transfer of $740,283.75 from the unreserved balance account to salaries contracts. This motion was referred to the Committee on Finance after receiving unanimous support. Following this, another financial transfer of $62,700 to the Godhead School Crossing account was also referred to the Finance Committee.

The council then addressed an order authorizing the mayor to enter into a lease with Cummings Properties for the temporary relocation of Fire Station Number 4, which was similarly referred to the Finance Committee.

In new business, the council reviewed a petition for a special event permit for a road race aimed at raising awareness of substance abuse and mental health issues, scheduled for June 8, 2025. The motion to grant this permit passed unanimously after a brief discussion.

Next, the council considered a petition for the Flag Day Festival at Liar Park on June 14, 2025. The event organizers expressed hopes for increased attendance and improvements over previous years. This petition was also approved without opposition.

The Wootenholtz Lions Club presented a petition for a charity dog walk at Horn Pond on April 5, 2025, requesting a waiver of umbrella liability insurance. The council decided to refer this matter to the Committee on Public Safety and License for further review.

The meeting continued with a petition for the renewal of a common carrier license for corporate shuttles, which was referred to the appropriate committee. Additionally, NSTAR Electric Company submitted a request for a grant of location to install conduit for electric service to an EV charger, which was also referred to a public hearing.

The council then discussed a petition from Tesla Inc. for a special permit to install supercharger cabinets and charging posts at 425 Washington Street. This request included communications from the DPW superintendent and was received into the permanent record.

The meeting concluded with a series of motions to open and close public hearings on various petitions, all of which passed without opposition. The council's proceedings reflected a commitment to community engagement and infrastructure development, with several events aimed at enhancing public awareness and participation.