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Council refers Han Pond PFAS removal applications to finance committee

Woburn City Council · June 18, 2024
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Summary

Woburn council voted to refer an order authorizing the mayor to file applications and execute agreements for PFAS removal at the Han Pond Water Treatment Plant to the Committee on Finance for review of funding and agreement terms.

WOBURN — The City Council on June 18 referred an order authorizing the mayor to file applications and execute agreements related to PFAS removal at the Han Pond Water Treatment Plant to the Committee on Finance.

Councilors moved the referral after the item was presented as an order on the agenda; no final contract or funding decision was made at the meeting. The referral sends responsibilities to the finance committee so members can evaluate funding sources, grant applications and any city match or borrowing required to pursue PFAS remediation work.

The transcript records the council’s referral vote but contains no detailed funding numbers or copies of draft agreements. Councilors directed the matter to committee to allow staff and the finance body to review application materials and potential budget impacts before returning to the full council.