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Tue · Oct 27

Town Hall

State Election 2026 Voting Information

The City Clerk's office is accepting applications for absentee ballots and vote by mail for the State Election 2026. The last day to apply for a vote by mail application is Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. The State Election 2026 will be held on November 3rd, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. citywide. Voters can contact the City Clerk's Office for more information.

City news

Thu · Oct 29

Town Hall

Fire Station Building Committee to meet Thursday

The Fire Station Building Committee is to meet on Thursday at 1:00pm in the Lower Level Conference Room at City Hall to discuss updates on the new Station 4 and Station 5 construction schedules, progress, and budgets, as well as review the Horsley Witten Report on sidewalks at new Station 4. The committee will also hear public comments and schedule the next meeting.

Woburn City Hall

City meetings

Town Hall

Woburn Board of Health to meet Thursday

The Woburn Board of Health will hold a remote meeting on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be virtual and can be accessed via Microsoft Teams or by dialing in by phone. The board anticipates discussing minutes of previous meetings, city hall business, correspondence, and updates on the Woburn Sanitary Landfill, among other items.

Woburn City Hall

City meetings

Schools

Woburn High Clubs and Events

Woburn High's Embrace Club is having its first meeting on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 after school in room E227, with the late bus available. The Spectrum Club meets on Monday, September 28th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in room C313. Active Minds Club meets on September 30th, 2026 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, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Woburn High auditorium. These details were announced on the WMHS Morning Announcements on September 28th, 2026.

Woburn Memorial High School

Woburn Public Media Center

Town Hall

Woburn Housing Authority to consider amended Section 8 administrative plan

The Woburn Housing Authority is scheduled to meet on October 29th, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. at 59 Campbell Street Community Room to consider an amended Section 8 administrative plan and admissions and continued occupancy plan, including updates related to HOTMA and HUD.

59 Campbell Street, Woburn

City meetings

Town Hall

Woburn Housing Authority to consider change orders for 1 Library Place development

The Woburn Housing Authority is scheduled to meet on October 29th, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. at 59 Campbell Street Community Room to consider several change orders for the 1 Library Place development project, including additional concrete work, structural steel fabrication, and boiler room duct work. The meeting will also include a review of the executive director's report and consideration of an amended Section 8 administrative plan.

1 Library Place, Woburn

City meetings

Schools

Woburn Memorial High School Council to meet October 29th, 2026

The Woburn Memorial High School Council is scheduled to meet on October 29th, 2026 at 2:30 pm in the Woburn Memorial HS Conference Room to discuss school council responsibilities, election of co-chair and secretary, and review the school improvement plan

Woburn Memorial High School

City meetings

Fri · Oct 30

Town Hall

Early voting at old Wyman School starts Saturday

In-person early voting for the State Election 2026 will be held at the old Wyman School at 679 Main Street. Voting will take place on multiple days from October 17th, 2026 to October 30th, 2026, with varying hours. Residents can enter through the Newbury Street doors. For more information, contact the City Clerk's Office at 781-897-5850 or visit their website.

679 Main Street, Woburn

City news

Schools

Policy Subcommittee to adopt line and staff relations policy

The Woburn School Committee Policy Subcommittee is to adopt the line and staff relations policy on October 30th, 2026, at 8:00 AM in the Joseph Crowley Jr. Conference Room at the Joyce Middle School.

Joyce Middle School

City meetings

Schools

Woburn Teachers Association bargaining session to start October 27th, 2026

The Woburn School Committee Policy Subcommittee is to review the entrance age policy on October 30th, 2026, at 8:00 AM in the Joseph Crowley Jr. Conference Room at the Joyce Middle School. The subcommittee will continue review and discuss the policy.

Joyce Middle School

City meetings

Sun · Nov 1

Community

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, 2026, 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 Public Media Center

Community

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, 2026, and granted a special event permit for the YMCA's annual 5k road race on the same day.

Woburn Public Media Center

Community

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.

Woburn Public Media Center

Mon · Nov 2

Schools

Shamrock Memorial Elementary School Council to meet November 2nd, 2026

The Shamrock Memorial Elementary School Council will meet on November 2nd, 2026 at 7pm in the Main Lobby Conference Room at 60 Green St to discuss the principal's monthly update, review the school improvement plan, and update on school goal 4, among other topics

Shamrock Elementary

City meetings

Tue · Nov 3

Public Safety

November 3rd, 2026 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.

Woburn Public Media Center

Town Hall

State Election November 3rd, 2026

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.

Woburn Public Media Center

Fri · Nov 6

Community

'Dodgeball Night starts Nov 6th

Woburn Recreation is hosting Dodgeball Night on November 6th, 2026. The event is open to the public and promises to be a fun night of dodgeball games and activities. The exact time and location of the event are not specified in the post, but interested participants can find more information through the provided link.

Woburn Recreation on Facebook

Mon · Nov 9

Community

'Heartwood' discussion starts November 9th, 2026 at 7pm

The Novel Ideas Book Club will discuss Heartwood by Amity Gaige at the Woburn Public Library on November 9th, 2026 at 7pm, with options to join in person or via zoom. Copies of the book are available now at the circulation desk in large and standard print.

Woburn Public Library

Woburn Public Library on Facebook