🌱 Patch AM: Why a Waltham robbery case ended up in Woburn court

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Waltham robbery case ended up in Woburn court

Also on today's calendar: Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy with variable clouds, with a high of 32 and low of 27 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 30, low: 11. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Brisk and cold with some sun, with a high of 26 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waltham man arraigned in superior court on charges connected to October armed robbery (walthamtimes.org) — A Waltham man recently appeared at Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn, where he pleaded not guilty to armed robbery and related charges tied to an October incident. The story also recaps several other ongoing Waltham District Court cases, outlining upcoming hearing dates and bail decisions based on official court records.
   

📸 Around Woburn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woburn

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday January 13

• Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course
  Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• New Years Eve Celebration American Relic Band / St. Anthony Club
  1020R Main St , Woburn
  7:30 pm

Friday January 2

• Animal Adventures Show
  Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard
  10:30 am
• Creativity Corner
  Woburn Public Library , 45 Pleasant St. , Woburn
  11:00 am
• Indoor Snowball Fight for Kids
  Woburn Public Library Program Room In Person at , 45 Pleasant St., Woburn, MA, 01801
  2:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• Master Builders STEM Drop-In
  Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard
  10:30 am
• Movie Screening: The Princess Bride (1987)
  Woburn Public Library Program Room In Person at , 45 Pleasant St., Woburn, MA, 01801
  1:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Preschool Skating Winter-camp 2026
  55 Locust St , Woburn
  9:30 am
• Learn about the Save the Wyman Castle Committee's Vision
  Woburn Public Library , 45 Pleasant St , Woburn
  6:30 pm

Friday January 9

• International Folk Dancing for Beginners
  Unitarian Universalist Church , 239 Woburn St , Reading
  12:30 pm
• Edgeworks Ice Skating Lessons
  Obrien Ice Rink
  5:00 pm
• Edgeworks Iceskating Lessons
  O'Brien Rink , 55 Locust St , Woburn
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Winchester

• Top 10 most checked out books of 2025 for kids, adults at Winchester Public Library (winchesternews.org)
• Winchester receives update on Davidson Park Stream Restoration project (winchesternews.org)
• Lois A. (Walsh) Thorne (winchesternews.org)

Stoneham

• Banjo Great Gabe Hirshfeld Passes Away at 36, Remembered by Bluegrass Contemporaries (relix.com)
• Beacon Hill Roll Call: Healey's vetoes get little support (sentinelandenterprise.com)

Medford

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

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