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🌱 Patch AM: New Bridge Opens To Traffic In Woburn

And on the Woburn Patch calendar - Wellesley Weston Lifetime Learning Fall Session Starts September 14!

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Good day Woburn! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Boston Street Bridge opens, changing traffic flow in Woburn
  • How the Burlington–Woburn grid upgrade could affect your neighborhood
  • See what Woburn's first skateboard park offers by Shamrock School

Also on today's calendar: Wellesley Weston Lifetime Learning Fall Session Starts September 14! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Bridge Opens To Traffic In Woburn (patch.com) — Drivers in Woburn now have a key new connection as the New Boston Street Bridge has opened to traffic, linking the New Boston Street area, North Woburn and I-93. While some temporary lane closures and utility work will continue near 316 New Boston St., access to homes and businesses will be maintained, with police details and signage guiding motorists until a formal dedication later this fall.
   

2. Eversource to hold 'office hours' regarding Burlington to Woburn supply initiative (homenewshere.com) — Eversource is planning a major Burlington-to-Woburn electric supply upgrade that includes more than 10 miles of underground work through Woburn streets and a new substation in Burlington. Residents and businesses can ask questions and share concerns at informal office hours on September 10 at Burlington Public Library or by contacting the project engagement lead directly.
   

3. Woburn opens brand new skateboard park by Shamrock School (homenewshere.com) — Woburn has opened its first-ever skateboard park beside Shamrock Elementary School on the former Green Street pool site, giving local skaters and BMX riders a dedicated space. After years of planning, neighborhood debate, and a $233,000 city investment, the park is now drawing all ages while councilors plan a six‑month check‑in to address any lingering concerns.
   

4. NOTICE AND ORDER:Petition for Resignation or Petition for Removal of Guardianship of a MinorDocket No. MI15P4476GDCommonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial CourtProbate and Family CourtMiddlesex Probate… (bostonherald.com) — A guardianship case involving a Somerville minor will be heard at the Middlesex Probate and Family Court on Commerce Way in Woburn on the morning of September 9. If you're an interested party, you can respond in writing or appear in person, and parents or the minor may request appointed counsel if they qualify financially.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Woburn Host Lions Club 72nd Annual Halloween Parade: Call for donations. —Frank Vento Read on Patch
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Associate - 1st Shift in Woburn. Apply here.
  • Ethos Veterinary Health, LLC posted a job opening for Assistant Hospital Manager, Veterinary Medicine in Woburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woburn here.

Ok Woburn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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