Daily brief · Woburn, MA
Council narrowly OKs 20 Franklin St. townhouses
October 1, 2026
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Council Narrowly Approves Revised 20 Franklin Street Townhouses
The City Council has narrowly approved a revised project at 20 Franklin Street in Hammond Square. It allows a Saugus developer to replace a fire-damaged home with three townhomes under 14 conditions. Supporters argued the compromise is better than a by-right two-family plus accessory dwelling unit, while neighbors and one councilor remain concerned about neighborhood character, parking and whether the old house was truly a legal three-family.
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LG Energy Solution, Woburn's indiGOtech Sign EV Battery Deal
On September 30, LG Energy Solution signed a memorandum of understanding with Woburn-based indiGOtech to explore supplying 46-series cylindrical battery cells from 2027 to 2030. The cells would power indiGOtech's Flow Ride and Flow Cargo delivery vans.
LG Energy Solution
Free Early Literacy Parent Workshop at Creative Corner School Tonight
Creative Corner School hosts its 'Little Readers, Big Futures' workshop tonight, October 1, from 6 to 7 p.m., with guest speaker Christine Cronin. Free babysitting is included.
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Fire Station Building Committee Meets Today on Stations 4 and 5
The committee meets today, October 1, at 1 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda covers construction schedules, progress and budgets for Stations 4 and 5, change orders and a MassDOT permit update.
City of Woburn
Recreation Commission Meets Tonight at City Hall
The commission meets tonight, October 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the lower-level conference room. The agenda includes minutes and bills, the director's report, and a hearing with Parks Superintendent Stephen Miele.
City of Woburn
Woburn Girls Volleyball Plays at Arlington Today
Woburn Memorial's varsity girls volleyball team plays an away conference match at Arlington today, October 1, at 5:30 p.m.
MaxPreps
Northshore Magazine Profiles Woburn Restoration Firm
On September 30, Northshore Magazine profiled Woburn-based Manzi Appraisers & Restoration, including its restoration of four 400-year-old angel statues at Boston's Old North Church.
Northshore Magazine
BILT Theatre Games & Storytelling Session Today
Bridging Independent Living Together holds its Theatre Games & Storytelling session today, October 1, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at 215 Lexington St. Tickets are $60.
Bridging Independent Living Together
Jake n' Joes Donates to Malcolm White PTO Today
Today, October 1, Jake n' Joes is scheduled to donate 20% of participating sales to the Malcolm White Elementary PTO.
Woburn Public Schools
Trash and Recycling Collection Runs on Regular Schedule Today
Place trash, recycling and yard waste curbside by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day. The city's listed 2026 holiday delays do not include October 1.
City of Woburn
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