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Hello Woburn! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Woburn steel startup could help reshape global climate tech.
  • How a former Woburn Memorial star is reshaping Belmont basketball
  • Why a Wilmington bus driver is headed to Woburn District Court

Also on today's calendar: Furniture Clearance Event and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Woburnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Woburnfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Windy with rain, with a high of 59 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Saturday: Colder, temps: high: 40, low: 31.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 48 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Climate Tech Startups to Watch: Innovators Fixing the Planet (editorialge.com) — One of the startups highlighted, Boston Metal, has just commissioned its first commercial-scale green-steel MOE cell in Woburn, signaling a notable industrial investment in the city. The broader piece surveys 10 climate tech companies worldwide that are scaling solutions for heavy industry, long-duration storage, carbon removal, and cleaner transportation.
   

• With New Coach, Belmont Boys Basketball Eyes Upswing (belmontvoice.org) — A new Belmont High boys basketball coach brings experience that started on the court at Woburn Memorial High School, giving local hoops fans a familiar Middlesex League connection. Danny Burns, a former Woburn player and Melrose coach, is pushing an uptempo, defense-first style as Belmont looks to rebound from last season’s 4-16 record with a deep, motivated roster.
   

• Wilmington school bus driver accused of inappropriately touching child (wcvb.com) — A Wilmington school bus driver is facing a criminal summons to Woburn District Court after allegations he inappropriately touched a child rider and engaged in concerning social media activity. Wilmington police say more parents have since come forward, the driver has been suspended by the district’s bus contractor, and the investigation is ongoing.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday December 19
  • Freestyle
    Stoneham, MA Calendar Stoneham, MA 02180
    9:00 am
  • Friday Morning Stitching Hour
    Flint Memorial Library - North Reading , 147 Park St , North Reading
    10:00 am
  • Caregiver Chat
    Teen Zone Stoneham Library , 431 Main Street , Stoneham
    10:00 am
  • PUBLIC SKATING
    Stoneham, MA Calendar Stoneham, MA 02180
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My son bike stolen at high school tonight.
    During practice. 4pm -630 roughly . Also had flag on handle bars. Appreciate any help locating (Nextdoor North Woburn)
  • Techneeds, LLC posted a job opening for CMM Mechanical Inspector - 2nd Shift in Woburn. Apply here.
  • Parker-Hannifin, Corporation posted a job opening for Manufacturing Associate III - FIP 2nd Shift in Woburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woburn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winchester

  • Winchester Hospital named among U.S. News & World Report's fifth annual 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care (winchesternews.org)
  • Winchester town manager search collapses as 2 finalists withdraw, board weighs reset (winchesternews.org)
  • Winchester resident's book rises to top of Amazon's new releases list for architecture history (winchesternews.org)

Stoneham

Melrose

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