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ELECTION DAY1 STORY

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.

Town Hall 10:49 AM City news

THIS MORNING6 STORIES

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.

Town Hall 11:10 AM City meetings

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.

Town Hall 11:10 AM City meetings

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.

Town Hall 11:10 AM City meetings

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.

Town Hall 11:10 AM City meetings

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

Town Hall 10:22 AM City meetings

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.

Town Hall 10:21 AM City meetings

YESTERDAY6 STORIES

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

Town Hall 3:14 PM City meetings

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.

Town Hall 3:14 PM City meetings

Turtle Program starts at Library

The Woburn Library is hosting a Turtle Program with James Joyce. The date of the program is not specified in the text.

Community 2:13 PM Woburn Public Media Center

Class of 1976 50th Reunion planned

The Class of 1976 is having its 50th Reunion, Jude Bradley discussed the upcoming event on Today in Woburn.

Community 2:13 PM Woburn Public Media Center

Veterans Day discussed on show

Bob David and Anthony Langone talked about Veterans Day on Today in Woburn with Samantha.

Community 2:13 PM Woburn Public Media Center

Gardner Avenue home to seek variances

The Woburn Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a petition from Adam Schoenhardt and Catherine Amelia Heroux-Cummins for variances to build a second-story addition and an accessory dwelling unit at 11 Gardner Avenue. The petition seeks a reduction in front and side yard setbacks and an increase in building ground coverage. The meeting will be held on November 18th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Woburn City Hall

Town Hall 11:10 AM City meetings

NOVEMBER 31 STORY

Woburn library takes holds on 2027 books

Woburn Public Library is taking holds on highly anticipated book releases in 2027. Residents can log into the Minuteman catalog, search the title, and click Place Hold to reserve a book. The library has listed several books with release dates including A Court of Forgotten Melody by Sarah J. Maas on January 12th, 2027, The Two-Body Problem by Ali Hazelwood on February 2nd, 2027, and others.

Town Hall 7:00 PM Woburn Public Library on Facebook