Development News for Woburn, Massachusetts

Woburn City Council Honors Local Business Owner George Demiri and Peach Roast Beef

The City Council recognized George Demiri and Peach Roast Beef for their achievements and contributions to the Woburn community. The resolution highlighted Demiri's journey from Albania, his purchase of Peach Roast Beef in 2010, his connection with the community, and the restaurant's recognition as 'best of the North Shore' in multiple years.

Woburn City Council Reviews FY17 Capital Budget and Financial Transfers

The City Council reviewed and discussed the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Budget, totaling $4,980,841.57, which is funded by a transfer from the unreserved fund balance. The council also discussed transfers for fire salary and overtime, water sewer enterprise upgrades, cemetery interest fund distributions, and the OPEB trust fund. These items were subsequently sent to the finance committee for further review.

Woburn Council Advances Wyman School Property Disposition Plan

The City Council received a committee report recommending approval for the disposition of real property by ground lease for the Wyman School located at 679 Main Street. This decision is part of the infrastructure and public lands committee's work.

Woburn Council Addresses Road Race Permit, Utility Work, and Housing Development Proposals

The City Council considered several petitions related to zoning and land use. These included a special event permit for a road race at Horn Pond, petitions for grants of location by Eversource Energy to install conduit and manholes on Main Street and other streets, and a special permit application for the alteration of a non-conforming structure at 43-45 Church Street. The council also addressed a special permit application for the expansion of congregate housing by constructing a new building with additional units at 200 West Cummings Park.