Government & development in Woburn

Woburn Fire Department Holds Fire Safety Open House Today

Oct 17 · City of Woburn →

New Boston Street Bridge Dedicated as Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge

Oct 16 · Construction Equipment Guide →

Reading Murder Suspect Held Without Bail After Woburn Arraignment

Oct 16 · CBS Boston →

City Council Agenda Updated for Tuesday's Meeting

Oct 16 · City of Woburn →

Early Voting Open Saturday and Sunday at Old Wyman School

Oct 16 · City of Woburn →

Appliance and Electronics Recycling Saturday at Spence Farm

Oct 16 · City of Woburn →

Mayor Concannon Hosts Virtual Town Hall Q&A Tonight

Oct 15 · City of Woburn →

Woburn Now in Level 2 Significant Drought

Oct 15 · City of Woburn →

License Commission Meets Tonight on Alcohol Licenses

Oct 15 · City of Woburn →

Reading Murder Suspect to Be Arraigned in Woburn Court Today

Oct 15 · The Boston Globe →

Investcorp Buys Woburn Industrial Property in $76.5M Portfolio Deal

Oct 15 · Bisnow →

Zoning Board Hears Alfred Terrace, Gardner Avenue Petitions Tonight

Oct 14 · City of Woburn →

Redevelopment Authority to Review Downtown Area Plan Today

Oct 14 · City of Woburn →

Cemetery Commissioners Meet at 9 a.m. Today

Oct 14 · City of Woburn →

Castle Arts Center Board to Hold Public Presentation Today

Oct 14 · Patch →

Planning Board Reviews Cliffside Terrace Subdivision Tonight

Oct 13 · City of Woburn →

Library Trustees Meet on Building Leaks, Fundraiser Closure

Oct 13 · City of Woburn →

Council on Aging Board Considers Bylaw Changes Today

Oct 13 · City of Woburn →

Tue., Oct. 13: Planning Board meets at 7 p.m.

Oct 11 · City of Woburn →

Sat.–Sun., Oct. 17–18: Early voting at Old Wyman School

Oct 11 · City of Woburn →

Sat., Oct. 17: Electronics and appliance recycling, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Oct 11 · City of Woburn →

Man arrested in Vermont faces murder charge in mother's Reading shooting death

He faced murder and assault-and-battery charges out of Woburn District Court on October 9, according to court records. He also faces firearms-related charges.

Oct 10 · WBZ NewsRadio 1030 →

Woburn Set to Get $150,000 Grant for New Boston Street Project

Woburn would receive a $150,000 state Housing Choice grant for the New Boston Street 2.0 project, reported Oct. 8. The money is intended to support permitting, design and zoning work tied to redevelopment.

Oct 9 · Patch →

Guided Bird Walk at Horn Pond This Morning

A guided bird walk runs today, Oct. 9, from 8 to 10 a.m. at Horn Pond, starting at 50 Sturgis St. Registration is required.

Oct 9 · Nature Man Mike →

Plant-Identification Outing at 215 Lexington St. Today

Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc. hosts a plant-identification activity today, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at 215 Lexington St., using Google Lens to identify native plants. A garden-store visit is the bad-weather alternative.

Oct 9 · Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc. →

City Council Approves North Woburn Repaving and Salem Street Signal Funding

The City Council approved $19,000 in additional funding for North Woburn street repaving and a transfer to upgrade Salem Street traffic lights, Patch reported October 6. It also approved a $2,282 raise for the city's benefits coordinator.

Oct 8 · Patch →

Recreation Commission Meets Tonight at City Hall

The Woburn Recreation Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower-Level Conference Room at City Hall. The agenda includes Hurld Park capital improvements, municipal pool assessments and seasonal program planning.

Oct 7 · City of Woburn →

Absentee Ballots Available for Nov. 3 State Election

The Woburn City Clerk announced Monday that absentee ballots and vote-by-mail applications are available. Applications must reach the City Clerk's office by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Oct 7 · City of Woburn →

10 Ryan Road Sells for $4.1 Million in Sale-Leaseback

The Stubblebine Company announced Tuesday the $4.1 million sale of 10 Ryan Road. International Stone will continue operating at the property under a lease.

Oct 7 · Boston Real Estate Times →

Council hears 21 Warren Avenue housing addition request tonight

The City Council meets tonight to consider NHC Realty and Cummings Foundation's request to amend a special permit for a three-story congregate-housing addition. Revised conditions in the agenda packet propose nine added units, for a total of 122.

Oct 6 · City of Woburn →

Overnight I-93 and I-95 ramp closures in Woburn continue through Friday

MassDOT has alternating ramp closures in Woburn from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly through Friday, October 9. Crews are doing guardrail maintenance and installing slotted pavement markers.

Oct 6 · City of Woburn →

City Hall and Municipal Offices Closed October 12 for Columbus Day

City Hall and municipal administrative offices will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.

Oct 5 · City of Woburn →

Woburn City Council Agenda Covers Road Races, Utility Work, Licenses

The Woburn City Council issued its meeting notice and agenda Friday, Oct. 2. It lists petitions for road races, utility work and commercial licenses.

Oct 4 · City of Woburn →

Tue. Oct. 6: City Council hearings on Eversource, Warren Ave.

The City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, at 7 p.m. at Woburn City Hall, 10 Common St., with hearings on Eversource conduit work and a proposed housing expansion at 21 Warren Ave.

Oct 4 · City of Woburn →

Wed. Oct. 7: Recreation Commission on parks, pool, PorchFest

The Woburn Recreation Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower-Level Conference Room at City Hall, 10 Common St., with Hurld Park, a pool assessment and PorchFest on the agenda.

Oct 4 · City of Woburn →

Sat. Oct. 10: Friends of Horn Pond trash cleanup

Friends of Horn Pond hosts a volunteer trash cleanup on Saturday, October 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ice House Park on Sturgis Street.

Oct 4 · Friends of Horn Pond, Inc. →

City asks residents to keep leaves out of storm drains

Woburn reminded residents on September 29 to bag or compost leaves rather than rake them into streets or storm drains, where they can contribute to flooding and water pollution.

Oct 3 · City of Woburn →

New Boston Street Bridge Dedication Set for 10 a.m. Today

State and local officials cut the ribbon at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 2, on the rebuilt New Boston Street Bridge, dedicated to Woburn's Vietnam veterans. The bridge is part of a $27 million MassDOT reconstruction project.

Oct 2 · City of Woburn →

City Council Backs Higher Pension for Wounded Officer

The City Council unanimously supported Mayor Michael Concannon's proposal to raise injured police officer Robert DeNapoli's retirement benefit to 100% of his current disability pay. The change awaits state approval of a Home Rule petition.

Oct 2 · Patch →

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.

Oct 1 · 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.

Oct 1 · City of Woburn →

Council Narrowly Approves Revised 20 Franklin Street Townhouses

On September 30, the City Council narrowly approved a revised project at 20 Franklin Street allowing three townhomes under 14 conditions.

Oct 1 · Patch →

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.

Oct 1 · City of Woburn →

Registrars of Voters meet today on November election plans

The Board of Registrars of Voters meets at 8:00 AM today at City Hall. The agenda includes early-voting hours and locations, election tabulation, poll-worker policy, and advance ballot processing.

Sep 30 · City of Woburn →

Retirement Board meets today on investments and benefit applications

The Woburn Retirement Board meets at 8:30 a.m. today in the lower conference room at City Hall. The agenda includes investment reports, benefit applications, and monthly expenses.

Sep 30 · City of Woburn →

Church Street townhouse hearing delayed again

On September 29, the City Council again continued a public hearing on replacing a run-down three-family house off Church Street with two townhouses. The council is awaiting a legal opinion on whether a zoning variance is required.

Sep 30 · Patch →

Emergency Eversource repairs approved near Hurld-Wyman School

Woburn officials approved emergency Eversource conduit repairs near Hurld-Wyman School on September 29, with conditions addressing a leaking transformer on Sheila Avenue.

Sep 30 · Patch →

Woburn School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meets Tuesday

The Policy Subcommittee meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 8 a.m. in the Joe Crowley Conference Room at Joyce Middle School, 55 Locust St., to review policies on student entrance age, walkers and riders, and technology resources.

Sep 29 · City of Woburn →

Flood Watch In Effect for Woburn Through Monday Night

In an update at 1:45 a.m. Monday, September 28, the National Weather Service kept a Flood Watch in effect through late tonight following Sunday's storm, with another 1 to 1.5 inches of rain possible.

Sep 28 · National Weather Service →

Board of Registrars Meets Wednesday for Election Prep

The Woburn Board of Registrars of Voters meets Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 8 a.m. in the Committee Room at Woburn City Hall, 10 Common Street, to discuss state election preparations and early voting.

Sep 27 · City of Woburn →

Baby-and-Toddler Bird Walk at Horn Pond Today

The Brookline Bird Club hosts its 'Baby Birders' walk at Horn Pond from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 27; registration required for meeting-place details.

Sep 27 · Brookline Bird Club →

Nor'easter to bring strongest impacts to Massachusetts Saturday

Officials warned that a rare September nor'easter will hit hardest on Saturday, September 26, with possible flooding, strong winds and power outages across Massachusetts.

Sep 26 · WBUR →

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.

Sep 26 · Patch →

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.

Sep 26 · City of Woburn →

Housing Authority to Vote on FY 2027 Operating Budgets

The Woburn Housing Authority meets today at noon at 59 Campbell Street to vote on state and federal operating budget resolutions for fiscal year 2027, including Section 8.

Sep 24 · City of Woburn →

Eversource to Discuss Burlington-to-Woburn Power Project

A public meeting on Eversource's proposed electrical project, which includes infrastructure in Woburn, runs today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grand View Farm in Burlington, with a presentation at 6:30 p.m. and time for questions.

Sep 24 · Burlington Access TV →

BILT Schedules MBTA Travel-Training Outing for Today

Bridging Independent Living Together's MBTA Adventures outing runs today from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., meeting at Alewife to practice transit skills, with Woburn drop-off and pickup offered.

Sep 24 · Bridging Independent Living Together →

Woburn Issues RFP for Reuse of Former Wyman School

The City of Woburn issued a Request for Proposals on September 22 seeking developers for a long-term ground lease and reuse of the former Wyman School. An optional site walk is set for October 14, questions are due November 19, and proposals close December 15.

Sep 23 · City of Woburn →

Woburn Redevelopment Authority Reviews Downtown Programs

The Woburn Redevelopment Authority meets Wednesday, September 23 at 4 p.m. in City Hall's Lower Conference Room to review the Storefront Façade and Sign Program, the downtown Parking Management Plan, and financial and economic-development reports.

Sep 23 · City of Woburn →

Woburn Historical Commission to Discuss Plaques, Fire Station #3

The Woburn Historical Commission meets Wednesday, September 23 at 7 p.m. in City Hall's Lower Conference Room to discuss historical inventory updates, commemorative plaques for City Hall and its Annex, and new business on Fire Station #3.

Sep 23 · City of Woburn →