Category: Public Works

Eversource Energy 2024 Vegetation Plan

In order to improve electric service reliability and safety for our customers and employees, Eversource Energy will be performing vegetation maintenance within the city of Woburn on the electric circuits listed below. This work will be preformed by Asplundh Tree Company for Eversource and is not be done by the city of Woburn. Established trees will … Continued

Can the Grease!

  I know, I can’t believe it’s already Thanksgiving!  So with all that extra cooking you’re doing tomorrow, please remember that all that cooking grease shouldn’t go down the drain.  Fats, oils and grease, also known as FOG, congeal in the sewer system and can cause sewer back-ups either in your home or someone else’s … Continued

City of Woburn 2023 Paving Projects

Contractors for the city of Woburn will begin our 2023 paving projects.  D & R Contracting will begin milling operations on Monday 10/30/2023 followed by structures and then repaving. There will be Woburn Police officers and DPW personnel on site during construction. There may be times when access to your property may be limited if … Continued

Introducing! Woburn Adopt-a-Drain Program

Reminder! Storms like the one we had yesterday are a great reason to consider adopting a catch basin!  See the release below for more information! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 5/15/23 Mayor Scott Galvin and the City of Woburn Public Works Department are pleased to announce the Woburn Adopt-a-catch basin Program!  Created for Woburn by the … Continued

MWRA Section 89 Water Work

Contractors for the MWRA will be working on the section 89 water line repairs this summer. These repairs will be from Stoneham/Winchester line traveling down Albany street to Montvale Avenue onto Washington Street. The MWRA is upgrading the water transmission line to meet the changing needs of local communities. During this construction there will be … Continued

MASS DOT Washington Street Paving

Contractors for MASS DOT will begin Washington Street repaving project on 6/25/2023. The work area will be from Cedar Street to Olympia Avenue and from the 128 Bridge to the Reading line. Work hours will be from 9pm to 5am if you have any questions please contact MASS DOT District 4 781-641-8300 woburn washington st … Continued

Introducing! Woburn Adopt-a-Drain Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 5/15/23 Mayor Scott Galvin and the City of Woburn Public Works Department are pleased to announce the Woburn Adopt-a-catch basin Program!  Created for Woburn by the Mystic River Watershed Association, in conjunction with the Woburn Engineering Department, the Adopt-a-drain Program is a voluntary program aimed at keeping our local environment clean … Continued

Drinking Water Week 2023

What is Drinking Water Week? For more than 40 years the American Water Works Association (APWA) and its members have used Drinking Water Week as a unique opportunity for both water professionals and the communities they serve to recognize the vital role water plays in our daily lives.  The City of Woburn joins the APWA … Continued

Lake Avenue NGRID Gas Main Work

Dear Resident/Business Owner: This is an important notice informing you National Grid will be working in your neighborhood on Lake Ave from Arlington Rd to Pickering St in order to replace and/or relocate the gas main. The work will begin on or about May 15th, 2023, and will continue for approximately 8 weeks, weather permitting. … Continued

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