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Joyce Middle School Council Meeting Scheduled
The Joyce Middle School Council will meet on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 2:45pm in the Joyce Middle School conference room to discuss co-chair election and the MCAS School Improvement Plan
Halloween Event At Police Station
The Woburn Police are partnering with Carmella Jean’s Circle Of Kindness to provide sensory and allergy friendly treats to local kids on Halloween at the police station. The event will be held during afternoon hours, with the exact time to be determined and posted later.
Town Hall Q&A Thursday at 6:30
The City of Woburn is hosting a Town Hall Forum Q&A with Mayor Concannon on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. EDT. It is an online event. Residents can ask questions and offer suggestions.
Woburn Traffic Commission Meeting
The Woburn Traffic Commission will meet on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, Woburn City Hall, 10 Common Street, Woburn, Massachusetts. The meeting will discuss topics including a Complete Streets Update, a request for handicapped parking near 20 Hudson Street, and a request for pedestrian crossing signage with flashing beacons on Nashua Street at the intersection with Holton Street and Eagle Road.
Pedestrian Crossing Signage on Nashua Street
The Woburn Traffic Commission will discuss a request for pedestrian crossing signage with flashing beacons on Nashua Street at the intersection with Holton Street and Eagle Road at their meeting on October 15, 2026, at 3:30 pm in the City Council Chamber, Woburn City Hall, 10 Common Street, Woburn, Massachusetts.
Handicapped Parking Near 20 Hudson Street
The Woburn Traffic Commission will discuss a request for handicapped parking near 20 Hudson Street at their meeting on October 15, 2026, at 3:30 pm in the City Council Chamber, Woburn City Hall, 10 Common Street, Woburn, Massachusetts.
Walnut Hill Park Parking Change
The Woburn Traffic Commission will discuss changing no parking on the westerly side of Walnut Hill Park to no parking on the easterly side at their meeting on October 15, 2026, at 3:30 pm in the City Council Chamber, Woburn City Hall, 10 Common Street, Woburn, Massachusetts.
Woburn is in a declared Level 2 - Significant Drought
Woburn is in a declared Level 2 - Significant Drought. Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared the Northeast Region of Massachusetts has moved from a Level 1 - Mild Drought to a Level 2 - Significant Drought on October 9, 2026. Residents and businesses are urged to minimize overall water use, follow local water use restrictions, fix indoor leaks, and conduct water audits to identify areas of leaks and potential water conservation opportunities.
Woburn Commission on Disability to meet Thursday
The Woburn Commission on Disability is scheduled to meet on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Committee Room at Woburn City Hall. The meeting will cover various topics, including approving minutes from the previous meeting, a financial update, and discussions on old and new business. The commission will also discuss upcoming events, such as a Conversation with the Commission on Disability on October 20, 2026, and a Fire Prevention/Fire Safety event at the Woburn Fire Department.
Woburn holds appliance recycling drive Saturday
The city of Woburn is holding an appliance, Freon, CRT, and electronics recycling drive on Saturday, October 17, from 9 am to 1 pm at the Spence Farm property located at 41 Wyman Street. Residents can drop off items such as microwave ovens, printers, and toner cartridges for a fee, with prices starting at $1.00 for some items. Payment is cash or check only.
'Woburn document shred event set for October 24'
Mayor Concannon is hosting a free document shred event on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woburn City Hall, 10 Common Street, to help residents fight back against identity theft. Residents can bring documents in paper bags only. Documents brought in boxes and plastic bags will be emptied into hoppers and the boxes and plastic bags returned to residents for disposal.
Woburn Golf and Ski Authority to meet October 19
The Woburn Golf and Ski Authority will hold its monthly meeting on October 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Woburn Country Club on Country Club Road. The agenda includes approval of September minutes, treasurer's report, and review of the Fifth Fairway Modifications.
Finance subcommittee to meet October 14
The Woburn School Committee Finance and Personnel Subcommittee is to meet on October 14, 2026, at 8:00 AM in the Joseph Crowley Conference Room at the Joyce Middle School, 55 Locust Street, to discuss bills, accounts, new hires, and other finance and personnel business
Winn Street Sewer Maintenance Test
A smoke test is being run on Winn Street to address sewer maintenance. Residents may see smoke rising in the street during the test.