Monday, June 11, 2012
Budget public hearing tonight.
Here are five things you need to know today: 1) Sunshiney skies: Oh boy! Sunshine! After last week's dismal weather, we are the National Weather Service is forecasting sunshine and temperatures in the high 70s. Wow! 2) Go potty for mommy: The pet superstore PetSmart is holding a free potty training seminar for dogs today from 4 to 4:30 p.m. While many of the students will probably be puppies, older dogs are also welcome at the class. 3) Event spotlight: Nothing says fun quite like budget season. What? You think we're kidding? The City Council is holding a public hearing on the fiscal 2013 budget tonight at City Hall. The fun begins at 7 p.m. in City Hall Chambers. 4) In case you missed it: We have an amazing list of Woburn Patch …
Friday, June 8, 2012
Greek Fest 2012 starts today!
Here are five things you need to know today: 1) We give up: All right, Mother Nature, you win. You gave us some sunshine yesterday and we loved it. But now you're swinging some more clouds and rain our way? We surrender! The National Weather Service is forecasting clouds with a chance of showers again today, along with possible thunderstorms this afternoon. Temperatures will be in the mid-70s. 2) Guitar lessons: The Senior Center is hosting a unique class for seniors this morning at 10 a.m. Donna Nagle will teach folk-style guitar chords and folk/popular songs in weekly sessions at the center. Each class is $2 and student must provide their own instruments. 3) Event spotlight: It's time for the annual Greek Fest to hit Woburn! …
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Teachers and school employees feted tonight.
Here are five things you need to know today: 1) Really?!: Come on, Mother Nature. Quit it with the rain already, would ya? The National Weather Service is expecting clouds with a chance of showers again today, along with possible thunderstorms this afternoon. Temperatures will be in the high 60s, close to 70 degrees. 2) Recreation Commission: The Recreation Commission is meeting tonight at City Hall at 7 p.m. The board will hear from the Parks Superintendent and will also discuss spring and summer programs and summer employees. 3) Event spotlight: All school year, teachers, therapists, lunch monitors, paraprofessionals, doctors and others have helped Special Education students in Woburn Public Schools. Tonight, the Woburn Special …
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
What are our teen correspondents posting on the site?
Here are five things you need to know today: 1) Status quo: Huh, still raining. And probably going to continue. That's not very nice, is it? The National Weather Service expects clouds with a chance of showers again today, along with a light wind. Temperatures will stay in the low-60s. 2) Volunteers needed: Do you love Spence Farm? Who doesn't?! But now is your chance to help the city's farmstand and recreational area. The Woburn Agricultural Commission is seeking volunteers for the summer Farmers' Market. Click here for more info on how you can help out! 3) Event spotlight: Nothing says fun quite like budgets. What? You disagree? Well, if you do enjoy budget discussions, you're in for a great one tonight at City Hall. The City …
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
A Woburn youngster shares a terrific story.
Here are five things you need to know today: 1) More rain!: Well, it was a wet and dreary day yesterday. And unfortunately, that weather trend is going to continue today. The National Weather Service expects clouds with a chance of showers today, along with a light wind. Temperatures will stay in the low-60s. 2) An easy way to give: When it comes to charity, sometimes our hearts are in the right place, but our wallet isn't. That's where Whole Foods comes in! Do your regular shopping at Whole Foods today and you will automatically be helping the Mystic River Watershed Association! Five percent of every sale today will benefit the organization, which is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the watershed. 3) Event …
Monday, June 4, 2012
Rain. And showers. And more showers.
Here are five things you need to know today: 1) Showers didn’t dampen the WMHS Class of 2012’s commencement yesterday: but rain is likely today. Looks like a chance of showers tomorrow and Wednesday, too, according to the National Weather Service. 2) The party’s over: The all-night party for members of the WMHS Class of 2012, that is. Many of the grads partied the night after graduation at the Woburn Country Club. 3) Got an hour a week, two weeks a month? Some homebound seniors would probably enjoy a home-delivered meal and a “hello.” You can make the deliveries by yourself or with a friend or work colleague. Interested? Contact Minuteman Senior Services at 781-221-7023. 4) Did you miss this? Spence Farm will be getting …
Friday, June 1, 2012
Votes earn an orchard at Spence Farm; golf balls to fall from the sky.
Here are five things you need to know today: 1) Lots of blue sky today – enjoy it: The National Weather Service forecasts lots of sun today. The temperature should fall a bit from recent days into the low 70s. For the weekend: showers Saturday and a 40 percent chance of showers Sunday. 2) Orchard alert: The city racked up enough votes in the Edy’s Communities Take Root program to get an orchard at Spence Farm. Be sure to read the story for details. 3) Fore! Ever seen a golf ball fly: without being hit by a club? Mission of Deeds will hold its annual golf ball drop Monday morning at the Woburn Country Club. The numbered golf ball that ends up nearest to a specific hole after being dropped from the sky will win its owner half the…
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Another class of graduates is preparing for its big day.
Here are five things you need to know today: 1) Sunny day, clouds away: The National Weather Service forecasts lots of sun today and no weather pyrotechnics. The temperature should hit 78 again. 2) The Board of Health is scheduled to meet: at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall, in the board’s ground-floor conference room. Among the topics the chair anticipates will be discussed, according to the agenda: the nurse’s report and a landfill update. 3) Another graduation: While the WMHS Class of 2012 will graduate this coming Sunday, another group of seniors will soon commence to their next level of education. Eighth graders at St. Charles Elementary School will graduate next week, on June 8. Their awards night is a week from tonight. The …
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
More rain, music, a movie wedding and when school starts in September.
Here are five things you need to know today: 1) Rain, rain -- still a chance of showers: Yup, we still have a chance (40 percent) of showers and possible thunderstorms today, possibly after noon. The temperature will remain around 80 degrees. Tomorrow’s forecast looks sunnier. 2) For those of you marking summer school vacation on your calendars, and asked us about the first day of school in September: Woburn public school students traditionally start school the Thursday after Labor Day, according to the school administration office. That would make the first day of school for the 2012-2013 year Sept. 6. Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 3. 3) Music in the air: Students from the Joyce and Kennedy Middle Schools will perform tonight in …
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
New water meters on tonight's agenda.
Here are five things you need to know today: 1) Boom. Crash. Zigzag light: We’ve got a 50/50 chance of showers and thunderstorms today, mainly after 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. The rain could be heavy. The temperature should reach 80 degrees, a little warmer than yesterday. 2) Water meters: Replacing water meters throughout the city, at a cost of $6 million, is on the City Council’s Finance Committee agenda tonight. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. The aldermen meet in City Hall. 3) One way to start your day: An ultimate fitness boot camp will continue this morning from 5:40 to 6:40 a.m. – yes, that’s in the morning – at Library Park. It’s free. 4) In Case You Missed It: A Woburn resident on a motorcycle …
peggy barrett
4:42 pm on Thursday, May 31, 2012
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