City Council Garage Meeting Postponed

Story Updated 5:47PM Monday, February 27, 2012

The City Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting planned for Tuesday to discuss a proposed parking garage in Medford Square has been cancelled by Council President Robert Maiocco. According to City Clerk Ed Finn, a future date will be posted.

According to information released by Mayor Michael McGlynn, the parking garage, which is planned for Governors Avenue, will cost $8 million. The Mayor anticipates the garage, which will have paid spots, will bring in $400,000 in revenue to help cover the payments on the bond. Mayor McGlynn also estimates a new parking management plan, which includes parking meters and enforcement, will bring in $600,000 in revenue. Additionally, the state has promised $2 million for the garage pending the Council’s approval.

In his inaugural address Mayor McGlynn said the proposed parking garage, four and a half stories tall, will have two hundred public spots and green features such as LED lights and room for the installation of solar panels.

“In order to continue to expand our economic base, the garage is paramount to our success. Small businesses cannot survive without parking,” said Mayor McGlynn.

The garage is part of a multi-million dollar capital improvement plan. Details of the plan are available on medford.org.

The Council’s regular meeting will take place at 7PM in the Council Chambers. That meeting is broadcast live on Channel 16. The entire agenda is available on the Council’s webpage.

– InsideMedford.com