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1. Beloved Breakfast Chain To Open In Woburn (patch.com) — Woburn residents will soon get a new breakfast and brunch option as First Watch opens Monday at 19 Commerce Way, bringing about 30 daytime-only jobs and more than 200 seats. The former On The Border space will feature a bar, a locally inspired mural, and a menu of made-to-order dishes with rotating seasonal offerings, including a winter 2026 menu.
2. Big Scratch-Off Winner Sold At Woburn Store (patch.com) — A Woburn convenience store, Lucky Choice, recently sold a $10,000 winning Strike It Rich scratch ticket, putting a local spotlight on the Mass Lottery's daily big-winner list. Residents are reminded that retailers earn bonuses on such wins and that players should sign their tickets and gamble responsibly.
3. Council OKs $25M order for water and sewer system maintenance (homenewshere.com) — Woburn officials have approved borrowing up to $25 million to maintain and upgrade the city's water and sewer systems, with a special focus on aging pipelines in Woburn Center. Work over the next five to six years is meant to prepare underground infrastructure for a possible $19 million downtown revitalization that would improve sidewalks, traffic flow, and pedestrian safety. Expect ongoing utility work and future construction impacts around the center.
4. Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Tops Off The Bolt Innovation Center in Woburn, MA (cremarketbeat.com) — A major redevelopment of Woburn's New Boston Corridor just hit a milestone as The Bolt innovation center reached its structural topping-off, keeping the project on schedule. The 180,000‑square‑foot speculative building is part of a $400 million transformation of the former Superfund site, alongside existing housing and planned multifamily projects. Residents can expect more jobs, commercial activity, and long-term changes to the area's character.
5. Proposed Burlington substation would take pressure off existing stations (homenewshere.com) — A proposed new Eversource substation in Burlington is intended to relieve overloaded substations serving Woburn, including facilities near Horn Pond and in North Woburn, improving long-term electric reliability for local homes and businesses. Residents recently weighed in at an open house, and another public meeting is set for Sept. 24 as the utility refines plans for construction targeted around 2028–2030.
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