Rare September nor'easter hits hardest Saturday

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Nor'easter to bring strongest impacts to Massachusetts Saturday

Officials are warning that a rare September nor'easter will be at its height across Massachusetts on Saturday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and possible flooding and power outages before moving out Sunday. Forecasts for Boston call for two to four inches of rain and winds up to 50 mph. Officials urged residents not to drive during the storm or wade into floodwaters, to stock up on flashlights, batteries and first aid supplies, and to call 911 to report downed power lines.

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Reeves Elementary opens new inclusive playground

Woburn Public Schools held a ribbon-cutting on September 25, 2026 for a renovated inclusive playground at Reeves Elementary, funded by a federal IDEA grant and featuring accessible play structures for students using mobility devices.

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Japanese-language cafe meetup set for Woburn

A Japanese Cafe meetup happens Saturday, September 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 351 W. Cummings Park, offering conversation practice and a food activity.

James Stephens

Woburn-based Family Dinner connects shoppers with local food

Family Dinner, a subscription service based in Woburn, connects nearly 700 families weekly with more than 100 farmers and small food producers across Massachusetts and Maine.

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WildFire scheduled to play Scoreboard Saturday night

WildFire performs at Scoreboard, 15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr., at 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 26.

WildFire

City Council revives zoning ordinance review committee

Woburn's City Council voted on September 25, 2026 to revive the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee, which will address state-mandated zoning changes affecting duplexes, accessory dwelling units and commercial-district housing development.

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Woburn water and sewer bills due September 29

Fiscal Year 2027 semi-annual water and sewer bills have been issued by the City of Woburn, with payment due by September 29, 2026; online payment is available on the city's website.

City of Woburn

Los Tacos de Mi Abuelita comes to Woburn Public Library

Los Tacos de Mi Abuelita happens Saturday, September 26 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Woburn Public Library, 45 Pleasant Street.

Woburn Public Library