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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 Commission on Disability Meeting
The Woburn Commission on Disability will meet on October 15, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Committee Room, Woburn City Hall, Common Street, Woburn, MA. The meeting agenda includes approving minutes, financial updates, and discussions on old and new business. The meeting can also be joined via Microsoft Teams.
Woburn Golf and Ski Authority Meeting
The Woburn Golf and Ski Authority will hold its monthly meeting on October 19, 2026, at 4:00 pm at the Woburn Country Club, located at 5 Country Club Road, Woburn, MA. The meeting will cover various topics, including approval of September minutes, treasurer's report, and reviews of committee reports.
Hearing On Bricks Minifigs At 345 Washington Street
A hearing on Bricks Minifigs at 345 Washington Street in Woburn will be held on November 17, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chamber at Woburn City Hall on Common Street. The notice was published on October 8, 2026.
Hearing On Nuisance At 46 Richard Circle
A hearing on a nuisance at 46 Richard Circle in Woburn will be held on November 17, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chamber at Woburn City Hall on Common Street. The notice was published on October 8, 2026.
Bricks Minifigs Hearing
A hearing for Bricks Minifigs at 425 Washington Street is scheduled for November 17, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Council Chamber at Woburn City Hall on Common Street. The notice of hearing was published on October 8, 2026.
State Election November 3rd
The Woburn City Council voted to call a state election on November 3rd, 2026. The motion was made and seconded, and all members were in favor.
November 3rd City Council Meeting Cancellation
The Woburn City Council voted to cancel their regular meeting scheduled for November 3rd, 2026, due to the state election. The motion was made and seconded, and all members were in favor.
Condition Six Amendment
The Woburn City Council amended condition six of a special permit to require the applicant to implement a pest management plan using terradenocide for all construction, not just exterior construction. The motion carried with a unanimous vote. The special permit was then granted with the amended conditions.
Dows Lane Water Treatment Project
The Woburn City Council is considering a project to treat water on a property on Dows Lane. The project involves construction and will require a crane and trucks, which may disrupt parking spaces. The council is discussing the details of the project, including the handling of materials and traffic control. A public hearing was held, and a motion was made to grant a special permit with conditions.
State Election 2026 Voting Information
The City of Woburn has made available absentee ballots and vote by mail applications for the State Election 2026. Voters can apply for a vote by mail application until October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and for an absentee ballot in person until November 2, 2026, at 12:00 noon. The election will be held on November 3, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will include various state and local races, as well as ballot questions. For more information, voters can contact the City Clerk's Office at 781-897-5850 or visit their website.
Council Sends the Woburn Landing Project Back for a Fourth Redesign
After four hours and sixty-one public comments, the council voted 6–3 to send the Route 38 development back to the drawing board — two stories shorter, with forty more parking spaces — before it returns in November.
Horn Pond Parking Lot Closes Monday for Two Weeks of Paving
State Election 2026 – In-Person Early Voting
In-person early voting for the State Election 2026 will be held at the old Wyman School, located at 679 Main Street, at the intersection with Eaton Avenue. Voters should enter through the Newbury Street doors. Voting will take place on multiple days, including weekends, from October 17 to October 30, with varying hours. For more information, residents can contact the City Clerk's Office at 781-897-5850 or visit the City Clerk's Elections website.