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Woburn Veterans Day Parade 2026
Woburn Veterans Day Parade 2026 is Wednesday, November 11th, 2026. Times, route, Main Street closures, and the 11 a.m. ceremony on Woburn Common.
Woburn library offers free ComicsPlus access
The Woburn Public Library is offering free access to ComicsPlus, a database of thousands of graphic novels, manga, and picture books, with a library card. The titles are available 24/7 on any device. Residents can check out ComicsPlus and other databases through the library's website.
Woburn in mild drought
Woburn is in a Level 1 - Mild Drought as declared by Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper on November 9th, 2026. Residents and businesses are encouraged to conserve water by minimizing overall water use, limiting outdoor watering, and fixing indoor leaks. The Drought Management Task Force will continue monitoring conditions to determine whether recent rain will lead to lasting improvements.
Woburn Little League registration opens
Woburn Little League celebrates 75 years and opens registration for its Winter Clinic and Spring Baseball, Softball, and Challenger programs. The league brings the community together through baseball, softball, and memories. Registration is now available on the Woburn Little League website.
Woburn recycling drive set for November 21st, 2026
The Medeiros Crew Recycling group is hosting an appliance, Freon, CRT, and electronics recycling drive on Saturday, November 21st, 2026, from 9 to 1 at Spence Farm, 41 Wyman Street in Woburn. Residents and businesses from all communities can participate and pay by cash or check. The event aims to provide a cost-effective way to recycle these items while supporting local non-profit organizations and the Woburn Memorial High School Scholarship Fund.
Veterans Day parade closes Main Street
The City of Woburn will hold its annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11th, 2026, starting at 10:15 on Main Street at Eaton Ave and proceeding to Woburn Center. Traffic will be diverted at several locations, including Main at Salem Street, Main at Montvale, Pleasant Street at Arlington Road, and Winn Street at Harrison Ave.
Scarf Decorating Class canceled Monday
The Scarf Decorating Class at the Woburn Senior Center on Monday, November 9th, 2026 has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date
zumba classes cancelled friday and monday
The Woburn Senior Center has cancelled zumba classes on Friday, November 6th, 2026 and Monday, November 9th, 2026. The classes will resume on a later date.
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.