Haggerty holds 51-point lead in House primary

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Haggerty holds commanding lead in Woburn House primary

State Rep. Richard M. Haggerty led challenger Jadon Wilson by 51 points for the Democratic nomination in the 30th Middlesex House District, according to an unofficial AP tally with 99% of Tuesday's vote counted as of Wednesday morning. No Republican appeared on the primary ballot for the district, which covers Ward 1 Precinct 2A and Wards 2 through 6. In statewide races, Sen. Ed Markey defeated U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton for the Democratic nomination, and Mike Minogue topped Brian Shortsleeve for the Republican nomination for governor.

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Woburn City Hall, schools closed Labor Day, Sept. 7

Woburn City Hall and administrative offices close Monday, September 7 for Labor Day and reopen Tuesday, September 8; schools and libraries statewide are closed that day too.

City of Woburn

Woburn teachers return early ahead of Labor Day

For the first time in district history, Woburn teachers and paraprofessionals returned to work Wednesday, September 2, five days before Labor Day; students' first day is Tuesday, September 8.

Woburn Public Schools

New Boston Street Bridge reopens to traffic Thursday

The reconstructed New Boston Street Bridge, a $23.6 million MassDOT project over the MBTA Commuter Rail, reopens to vehicles at noon Thursday, September 3.

City of Woburn

Redevelopment Authority to review downtown parking plan Sept. 8

The Woburn Redevelopment Authority meets Tuesday, September 8 at 4 p.m. in City Hall's Lower Conference Room to review the Parking Management Plan and discuss downtown storefront façade and sign updates.

City of Woburn

Malcolm White Elementary to give out free backpacks Thursday

Through a partnership with Toyota of Woburn and the Kids In Need Foundation, Malcolm White Elementary students receive free backpacks filled with school supplies on Thursday, September 3.

Woburn Public Schools

Council on Aging Board meets Sept. 8 at Senior Center

The Woburn Council on Aging Board holds its next meeting Tuesday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Art Room at 144 School Street.

City of Woburn

Woburn issues FY2027 water and sewer bills

The City of Woburn has issued its Fiscal Year 2027 semi-annual water and sewer bills, payable online and due by September 29 to avoid late fees.

City of Woburn

Concrete testing certification class held in Woburn today

The Northern New England Concrete Association holds an ACI certification prep class for Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 today, September 2, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Terracon in Woburn.

Northern New England Concrete Association

Registration open for library's Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Registration is open for the Woburn Public Library's Sensory-Friendly Storytime with Miss Sam on September 15, featuring gentle songs, stories and bubbles for children ages 2-6.

Woburn Public Library

Library opens sign-ups for Teen Ghost Hunting Club

Registration opened Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for the Woburn Public Library's Woburn Paranormal League, a monthly paranormal investigation program for students in grades 6-12.

Woburn Public Library

Library's SciFi Fantasy Book Club meets tonight

Woburn Public Library's SciFi Fantasy Book Club discusses 'A Sorceress Comes to Call' by T. Kingfisher tonight, September 2, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Program Room.

Woburn Public Library

Woburn mourns passing of James 'Jimmy' Fee

James 'Jimmy' Fee died Monday, August 31; calling hours and a funeral Mass at St. Charles Church in Woburn are scheduled for Tuesday, September 8.

Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home

Rose Mountain Band plays The Brickyard tonight

The Rose Mountain Band performs live at The Brickyard - Authentic Pizzeria and Burger Bar tonight, September 2, starting at 6 p.m.

The Brickyard

Lucky's Lobsters swim team opens registration today

Online registration for the 2026-2027 season with Lucky's Lobsters swim program, for youth ages 6-18, opens Wednesday, September 2.

James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club of Woburn