Council continues New Boston Street request, approves National Grid work at 50 Mill Street with DPW conditions
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Summary
National Grid asked for a continuance on a New Boston Street gas-main relocation; the council continued that item to Jan. 7. Separately, the council approved a 40-foot gas-main installation at 50 Mill Street with DPW-recommended conditions and a routing restriction to protect a local residential street.
National Grid asked the Woburn City Council for more time on one grant-of-location request and secured approval on another during the council’s meeting.
Diana Cuddy, representing National Grid, said the New Boston Street request needs to be continued because the Department of Transportation assigned a new staff person on an adjacent bridge project and National Grid must coordinate timelines. The council voted to continue the New Boston Street item to the regular meeting on January 7.
On a separate petition, National Grid requested authority to install approximately 40 feet of 6-inch plastic gas main at 50 Mill Street. Council accepted a December 13 communication from Jay Duran, the superintendent of public works, and Councilor Messer Braun successfully proposed an additional condition asking that Washington Terrace not be used as an exit. Cuddy agreed the traffic-management plan would be adjusted to route traffic via Salem Street. The council approved the grant of location with the DPW conditions by voice vote.
No audience members spoke on either petition. The New Boston Street item will return in January to allow National Grid and DPW to coordinate with DOT; the Mill Street grant is approved subject to the conditions outlined in the council motion.
