🌱 Patch AM: What future could Woburn’s historic Wyman School site hold?

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In today's newsletter:

• What future could Woburn's historic Wyman School site hold?
• Want a say in Woburn's $238M pension system?

Also on today's calendar: Little Readers, Big Futures! Free Parent Workshop! and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 53 degrees.
• Sunday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 61, low: 53.
• Monday: Rain, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City releases RFP for former Wyman School (homenewshere.com) — Woburn has officially opened bidding for a long-term lease and redevelopment of the historic former Wyman School at 679 Main Street, with proposals due December 15, 2026. The city is encouraging creative reuses that fit the neighborhood, preserve the building's historic exterior, and provide clear community benefits. A public site walk and an evening presentation at Woburn Public Library on October 14 will help residents and potential developers explore ideas and next steps.
   

• Fifth Member Position: Woburn Retirement Board (mass.gov) — Woburn's Retirement System is recruiting a new fifth board member for a three‑year term starting January 1, 2027, and applications are open now. The unpaid independent member cannot be a current employee, retiree, or official of the system or its units, and will help oversee $238 million in pension assets for about 1,400 members. Interested residents must submit a letter and resume by October 29, 2026.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woburn

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Little Readers, Big Futures! Free Parent Workshop! →
  Creative Corner School, 11 Sheridan Cir, Winchester
  6:00 pm
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  American Legion Post 221, 357 Great Rd, Bedford
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
  Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Intro to ADUs →
  111 High St, Medford
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  10:00 am
• Local Middlesex Author Doing A Book Signing of Newly Released Book →
  Barnes & Noble, 98 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Lifestyle Wellness Event @ Natural Food Exchange 11am - 2pm →
  11:00 am
Monday September 28
• Calling All Singers! Andover Choral Society Kicks Off New Season →
  Christ Church, 33 Central Street, Andover, MA
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Fall 2026 Preschool Skating Camp →
  55 Locust St, Woburn
  9:30 am
Saturday October 3
• Veterans Thanksgiving Food Drive →
  American Legion, 162 Winn St, Burlington
  9:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Farmer's Market →
  460 Main St, Woburn
  8:30 am
• 29th Annual Step Out for Hospice →
  Irish American Club, 147 Main St, Woburn
  10:00 am
• Boo Bash Character Brunch →
  Woburn Country Club, 5 Country Club Rd, Woburn
  11:00 am
Monday October 5
• Andover Choral Society Invites Singers to "Come Sing with Us" →
  Christ Church, 33 Central Street, Andover, MA
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Winchester

• Winchester football explodes once again on offense to lead team to fast 2-0 start (winchesternews.org)
• Winchester braces for weekend of wind, heavy rain (winchesternews.org)
• Nancy Gordon Mills, 89 (theweektoday.com)

Burlington

• Burlington Buzz Events Calendar: Find What's Happening Near You — and Add Your Own (burlington.buzz)
• Eversource Details New Access Plan as Burlington Energy Project Moves Toward State Review (bcattv.org)

Wakefield

• 2 Lottery Winners Worth $100K Sold At Wakefield Store (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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