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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, as announced by Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper on October 9, 2026. Residents and businesses are urged to conserve water by minimizing overall water use, following local water use restrictions, and fixing indoor leaks. The Drought Management Task Force will continue monitoring conditions to determine if recent rain will lead to lasting improvements. Woburn residents can help by taking these steps to protect local water supplies.
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.
Appliance and Electronics Recycling Drive
The City of Woburn is hosting an Appliance, Freon, CRT, and Electronics Recycling Drive on October 17. Residents can participate in the recycling drive, with details available on the city's website. The event is part of the city's efforts to promote recycling and sustainability.
Free Document Shred Event at Woburn City Hall
On October 24, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mayor Concannon is hosting a free document shred event at Woburn City Hall, located at 10 Common Street. Residents can bring documents in paper bags to be shredded and help prevent identity theft.
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.
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.
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.
46 Richard Circle Nuisance Hearing
The Woburn City Council is considering a petition to determine whether the property at 46 Richard Circle is a nuisance. The property owners, Anthony Fiorello and Deborah Sharbick, are present and stated that they cannot touch anything on the property due to an insurance company's denial of provisions to help pay for fire damage. The council has decided to continue the public hearing to November 17th to allow for further clarification from the courts. The property owners have filed an appeal and are waiting for a docket number.
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.
JMF Auto Performance Name Change
The Woburn City Council approved a petition for a name change to JMF Auto Performance Corp and the 2026 renewal of a second-class motor vehicle sales license. The committee report was received and ought to pass, and the motion was made and seconded.
Donald J Sakurellis Motor Vehicle Sales
The Woburn City Council approved a petition for a 2026 second-class motor vehicle sales license by Donald J. Sakurellis DBA Moving Glass Company. The committee report was received and ought to pass, and the motion was made and seconded.
David Delar Rocca Motor Vehicle Sales
The Woburn City Council approved a petition for a 2026 second-class motor vehicle sales license by David Delar Rocka DBA Moving Auto Sales. The committee report was received and ought to pass, and the motion was made and seconded.
Center Street Stop Sign
The Woburn City Council voted to add a stop sign on Center Street at the intersection with Park Street. The motion was made and seconded, and all members were in favor. The change is intended to amend schedule three stop signs.
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.
21 War Special Permit
NHC Realy Inc. and Cummings Foundation Inc. are seeking a special permit under section 5.1 subsection 69 for a three-story addition to a building at 21 War. The proposal includes changes to parking, storm water treatment, and architectural design. The city council received communications and made them part of the permanent record. The petitioner, Michael Lane, presented the revised submission and answered questions from the council. The proposal includes nine units and has not received any negative feedback from neighbors.
Congress Way West Conduit Installation
The Woburn City Council is considering a petition by Ensar Electric Company to install approximately 137 feet of conduit on Congress Way West, 56 feet east of New Boston Street, to provide power to new residential buildings. A public hearing was opened and continued to the October 20 city council meeting. The council also requested comment from the DPW and city engineer on the petition.
Campbell Street Conduit Installation
A petition by NSAR to install 44 feet of conduit and a new manhole on Campbell Street to upgrade the network is being considered. A public hearing has been opened and will continue until the council's regular meeting on October 20th. The upgrade aims to better support the Campbell Street area.
Main Street Conduit Installation
On October 6, 2026, NSAR electric company, represented by Amy Mcweeny on behalf of Eversource Energy, petitioned the Woburn City Council for a grant of location to install approximately 58 ft of conduit and one manhole west of Harle Court in Main Street to improve support and capacity in the area. The council voted to continue the matter until their regular meeting on October 20th, pending a memo from the DPW or city engineer. The public hearing was opened and closed with no audience comments.
Situation Table Meeting
A situation table meeting is held in Woburn, bringing together city stakeholders and local service providers to discuss high-risk cases and connect individuals with resources. The meeting aims to reach high-risk individuals before a crisis occurs.
Naloxone Distribution Program
A naloxone distribution program is available, providing free naloxone to residents and mental health and substance use providers. The program has been effective in reducing overdoses in Woburn, with a significant decrease in overdoses since its implementation.
Medication Disposal Program
A medication disposal program is available, providing a safe and green way to dispose of unwanted medications. The program uses disposal pouches that can be found at various locations in Woburn, including the police department, resource center, and library.
Grief Support Series
A free grief support series is available, with a counselor from TUS Medicine leading the sessions. The series has received positive feedback and is ongoing, with a few weeks between each session.
Friendly Faces Volunteer Program
The Friendly Faces volunteer program provides volunteers to visit and support seniors, people with disabilities, and those with accessibility issues. The program has three volunteers currently volunteering at the Warren House in Woburn.
Doc Wayne Sports Therapy
A sports therapy group for youth has been created in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club, providing a different outlet for youth to work through sports with licensed therapists. The program aims to help youth manage frustration, build team skills, and increase self-confidence.
Mental Health First Aid Training
A mental health first aid training course is available for Woburn residents, with the next course scheduled for November. The training is for residents to learn how to support someone in crisis until they can get connected to ongoing care. So far, 63 residents have been trained and certified in mental health first aid.
Jail Diversion Program
The city's substance use coordinator reported on the jail diversion program, which aims to divert individuals from arrest or hospitalization by connecting them to services. A social worker is working full-time out of the police department to respond to mental health and substance use crisis calls.
Washington Street Secondhand Dealers License
A petition for a new secondhand dealers and secondhand collector's license for bricks and mini figs at 345 Washington Street has been referred to a public hearing. The motion to refer the matter to a public hearing was made and seconded, and carried with no opposition.
Boston Express Livery Services, Inc. Delivery License
Boston Express Livery Services, Inc. has been granted a delivery license for an additional vehicle at 165 New Boston Street. The motion carried with no opposition noted in this slice of the meeting transcript.
The Woburn City Council recognized the retirement of Kathy and Peter Kim
The Woburn City Council recognized the retirement of Kathy and Peter Kim, owners of Easy Way Cleaners, after 40 years of service to the community. The council extended best wishes and hopes for continued future success in retirement. The recognition took place at the city council meeting on October 6, 2026, where the Kims were presented with a resolve acknowledging their achievements and accomplishments.
YMCA's Annual 5k Road Race
The Woburn City Council granted a special event permit to the YMCA for its annual 5k road race on November 1st, 2026. The event will take place on the streets of Woburn, although the specific route is not mentioned in this slice of the meeting. The council voted in favor of the permit after a motion and second were made.
Mayor's Senior Appreciation Day Dinner
The 49th annual Mayor's Senior Appreciation Day dinner will be held at Woburn High School on Sunday, November 1st, at 11:00 a.m. The event honors the contributions of seniors in the city and all council members and school committee members are invited.
Woburn City Council Recognizes Local Business Owners
The Woburn City Council recognized Peter and Kathy Kim, owners of Easyway Cleaners, for their 40 years of service to the community. The council presented a resolve honoring their achievements and extended best wishes for their retirement. Additionally, the council discussed the 49th annual Mayor's Senior Appreciation Day dinner, to be held at Woburn High School on November 1st, and granted a special event permit for the YMCA's annual 5k road race on the same day.
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.
West Dexter Closure
West Dexter is closed for sewer work. The road will be reopened by the end of the day.
Road Paving and Milling
Various roads in Woburn will be milled and paved, including Adele Road, Arlington Road, and Bedford Road, starting on September 28. Work is expected to be completed by D&R General Contracting over a couple of weeks, weather dependent.
Roadwork and Ramp Closures in Woburn
This fall, Woburn will experience roadwork, including the paving of the Horn Pond parking lot, road paving, and highway ramp closures. Nightly ramp closures on I-93 and I-95 (Route 128) will occur from October 4 to October 9, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Detours will be in place during the closures. Additionally, various roads in Woburn will be milled and paved, including Adele Road, Arlington Road, and Bedford Road, starting on September 28. The Magazine Parking Lot will be paved beginning October 5, and the Horn Pond parking lot on Lake Ave is under construction until September 18.
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.
Tanners Stun Winchester in Overtime to Stay Unbeaten
A late goal keeps the unbeaten run alive.
Salem Street Bridge Work Begins Monday — Here Is the Detour Map
The detour runs through downtown for three weeks.
Horn Pond Parking Lot Closes Monday for Two Weeks of Paving
Upcoming Events in Woburn
The Step Out For Hospice Walk will take place on Sunday, October 4th at the Irish American Club. Additionally, Woburn Porchfest will be held on Saturday, October 10th throughout the city. These events were discussed on the Woburn Public Media Center's episode of Today in Woburn with Samantha, Brian Kelley, Todd, and Pat.
The Baldwin Apple Is Back on the Menu at Four Corners
Three restaurants have built fall menus around the apple that was first grown a mile from here in 1740.
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.
Leaf Collection Information
The City of Woburn has provided information on the best things to do with fallen leaves on their home page. Residents can check out the post at https://woburnma.gov/ for guidance. Additionally, the city reminds pool owners to dechlorinate their pool water before draining it for the winter, as stated on the City of Woburn's Facebook page.
Bag Your Leaves
The City of Woburn reminds residents to bag or compost their leaves, rather than raking them into the street or dumping them down storm drains, as this can cause flooding and water pollution. Residents can adopt a storm drain in their neighborhood to help prevent local flooding. The city has two yard waste pick-up weeks left this spring, on the weeks of May 19 and June 9, with 7 additional pick-up weeks in 2025. Residents can also mix leaves into their compost pile, use a mulching mower to create mulch, or check catch basins for blockages. For more information, residents can visit the Health Department's page or the Stormwater Web Information Hub Page.
Woburn High Clubs and Events
Woburn High's Embrace Club is having its first meeting on Tuesday, October 6th after school in room E227, with the late bus available. The Spectrum Club meets on Monday, September 28th at 2:00 p.m. in room C313. Active Minds Club meets on September 30th after school and is looking for leaders and helpers to spread awareness about mental health. The National High Society induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m. in the Woburn High auditorium. These details were announced on the WMHS Morning Announcements on September 28th, 2026.
Tree Down on South Bedford Street and Maple Avenue
The Woburn Police reported that a tree is down in the area of 31 South Bedford Street and another on Maple Avenue due to strong winds. Residents are advised to avoid these areas if possible, as stated on the Woburn Police Facebook page.
Old Wyman School Ground Lease and Reuse
The City of Woburn has issued a Request for Proposals for a long-term ground lease and reuse of the former Wyman School property. An optional site walk will be held on October 14, 2026, from 1pm-3pm. Questions regarding the proposal must be submitted by November 19, 2026. This information comes from the City's bid announcement.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
The City of Woburn is recognizing National POW/MIA Recognition Day, offering gratitude and respect to Gold Star families who have lost loved ones. The city vows to never forget the service and sacrifice of these individuals, according to a post on the Woburn Police Facebook page. The post also offers condolences and support to the families and honors the memory of those who lost their lives, never returned, or survived.
Free Flu Shots for Woburn Residents 65+
The City of Woburn is offering free flu shots for residents 65 years and older on Thursday, October 15th from 12pm-4pm at the Woburn Senior Center. The shots are high-dose flu vaccines and pre-registration is required. Residents can register online through the COLOR platform or pick up paper copies at the Woburn Senior Center, Board of Health Office, or Woburn Public Library. For assistance, call 781-897-5928. This information came from the City news.
Woburn Lowers Flag in Honor of National POW MIA Recognition Day
The City of Woburn, led by Mayor Michal P. Concannon and the Department of Veterans Services, is honoring National POW MIA Recognition Day by lowering the flag to show gratitude and respect for Gold Star families and those who have served and sacrificed. The city offers condolences and support to the families and vows to never forget their service and sacrifice. According to the city, the day is a solemn reminder to remember those who lost their lives, those who never returned, and those who survived, and to pass this remembrance on to the next generation. This information comes from the city's news announcement.
Woburn in Level 1 Mild Drought
Woburn is in a Level 1 – Mild Drought, as declared by Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper on September 10, 2026. Residents and businesses are urged to conserve water by minimizing overall water use, limiting outdoor watering, and fixing indoor leaks. They can also help by planting drought-resistant species, conducting water audits, and installing rain barrels. For more information and tips on conserving water, residents can visit the Commonwealth's drought status page.
WoodBrook Cemetery Site Improvements
The City of Woburn is accepting bids for site improvements at WoodBrook Cemetery. The publication date is August 20, 2026, and the closing date is September 3, 2026. Bidders can find related documents, including the invitation for bid and addendums, on the city's website.
Presidential Way Reconstruction
The City of Woburn is proposing the reconstruction of the Presidential Way at New Boston Street intersection, which includes roadway improvements, sidewalk and pedestrian curb ramp installation, and site improvements for a future traffic signal, as stated in the city's bid IFB 27-04.
Magazine Hill Construction
The city is bidding on construction at Magazine Hill, which includes the installation of granite curbing, sidewalks, and pedestrian curb ramps, as well as paving in the parking lot, according to the bid title IFB 27-03 Construction @ Magazine Hill. The source of this information is the city's bid title.