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Election results for Woburn, MA 2026
The City Clerk posted unofficial Woburn totals for the November 3rd, 2026 state election. They are citywide counts, not statewide certification, and can still change. Race-by-race votes and shares are in the cards below.
Woburn school committee to adopt library materials selection policy
The Woburn School Committee Policy Subcommittee is to adopt changes to the library materials selection and adoption policy on November 24th, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Joseph Crowley Jr. Conference Room at the Joyce Middle School. The changes incorporate feedback from the Massachusetts Library System and update cross-references to adhere to American Library Association standards.
Woburn school committee to review library resources policy
The Woburn School Committee Policy Subcommittee is to review and adopt changes to the library resources policy on November 24th, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Joseph Crowley Jr. Conference Room at the Joyce Middle School. The changes include redrafting using actual American Library Association reconsideration language and adding legal citations and cross-references.
Woburn school committee to adopt library materials reconsideration policy
The Woburn School Committee Policy Subcommittee is to adopt a new policy outlining the process of a challenge to library material on November 24th, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Joseph Crowley Jr. Conference Room at the Joyce Middle School. The policy is required by state law and retains language around re-challenges from earlier policies.
Albany Street right-of-way abandonment to be considered
The Planning Board is to consider abandoning the paper street right-of-way known as Sherman Street, located between Henshaw Street and Albany Street, at its meeting today
Veterans Day Parade starts Wednesday
The City of Woburn Veterans Day Parade will be held on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, starting at 10:30AM from Main and Cross Street, and ending at Woburn Common, where a ceremony will start at 11AM. Additional Veteran’s Day Week activities include a Veterans and Military Families Celebration, Veterans’ Recognition, Veterans Breakfast, and 251st Marine Corps Birthday Recognition.
G.A.P. Transportation LLC seeks new livery license
G.A.P. Transportation LLC is seeking a new livery license at 290 Mishawum Road, No. 4005, to be discussed by the Committee on Public Safety and Licenses on November 9th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Woburn City Hall.
Boston Express Livery Services Inc. seeks additional vehicle
Boston Express Livery Services Inc. is seeking a livery license for one additional vehicle at 165 New Boston Street, Suite 275, to be discussed by the Committee on Public Safety and Licenses on November 9th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Woburn City Hall.
CB Silva, LLC seeks special permit for two-family structure
CB Silva, LLC is seeking a special permit under WZO Section 5.1(69), Section 7.3, Section 7.4, and Section 15 to allow the alteration of an existing two-family nonconforming structure in the Groundwater Protection District, at 43-45 Church Street, to be discussed by the Committee on Special Permits on November 9th, 2026, after the Public Safety and Licenses meeting at Woburn City Hall.
Ruma's Pallet World LLC seeks special permit for pallet refurbishment
Ruma's Pallet World LLC is seeking a special permit under WZO 5.1(57a), (57b), Section 7.3, and Section 9 for administrative offices, light manufacturing, and storage of pallets, including the overnight parking of commercial vehicles, at 30 Torrice Drive, to be discussed by the Committee on Special Permits on November 9th, 2026, after the Public Safety and Licenses meeting at Woburn City Hall.
Board of Registrars to count absentee ballots
The Board of Registrars of Voters is to meet on November 13th, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. in the Committee Room at Woburn City Hall to count absentee ballots voted outside the United States on or before election day November 3rd, 2026
Woburn to count election ballots Monday
The Committee on Public Safety and Licenses will discuss a special event permit for the Festival on the Common on November 28th, 2026, at Woburn City Hall on November 9th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The festival will be held on Woburn Common and surrounding streets, and the petitioner is requesting a waiver of umbrella liability insurance.
Fable Brewing Co. seeks Farmer Brewer Pouring Permit
The Woburn License Commission is to consider an application from HLE Target Co. LLC for a transfer of an all alcohol license at 25 Middlesex Canal Park Drive, Woburn, MA
Woburn Public Library Foundation seeks liquor license
The Woburn License Commission is to consider an application from the Woburn Public Library Foundation for a special 1-day liquor license for a Cocktails and Carols Fundraiser at 45 Pleasant St on December 12th, 2026, from 7-10:30 p.m.