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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.