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What's up Woburn! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How often did Woburn’s state rep actually vote this year?
  • Why a Wilmington bus driver is headed to Woburn District Court
  • How Woburn fits into the surge of girls’ wrestling statewide

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  • Sunday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 44 and low of 21 degrees.
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  • Tuesday: On-and-off snow, 1-3", with a high of 33 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beacon Hill Roll Call: Dec. 8 to Dec. 12, 2025 (recorder.com) — Woburn state Rep. Richard Haggerty is among lawmakers who missed the most roll call votes this session, citing family commitments and filing statements of support for missed bills. The broader Beacon Hill roundup details attendance records for many legislators and outlines several bills moving on issues like MBTA parking payments, school diabetes information, Agent Orange recognition, and candidate safety.
   

• Wilmington school bus driver could face indecent assault charge, police say (masslive.com) — A Wilmington school bus driver is being summoned to Woburn District Court on planned charges including assault and indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, according to police. Wilmington police say they began investigating after concerns about the driver’s social media activity and later received reports from parents, leading to the driver’s suspension and a review of video surveillance.
   

• ‘I want it to be expected, not surprising:' Charting the rapid rise of girls' wrestling in Massachusetts (bostonglobe.com) — Woburn High’s wrestling program is part of a fast-growing girls’ wrestling scene that now fills major tournaments across Massachusetts, alongside traditional powerhouses like North Andover and Central Catholic. The piece spotlights trailblazing female wrestlers, new all-girls events, and how more schools are fielding girls’ lineups, signaling better opportunities for Woburn athletes in coming seasons.
   

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