Recent Blog Posts

Are you wondering what to do with that old television, computer monitor or appliance that is broken, unwanted or unused and just taking up space?

Paul Medeiros has found and is working with a Massachusetts company that will collect these items at drop off sites set up throughout Woburn at various times throughout the year. This is an excellent opportunity to recycle these items at a minimal cost, compared to the high cost associated with curbside appliance recycling programs and will also be a fundraiser for local organizations that will sponsor these events.  read more »

Body Mind Systems is hosting a self-defense seminar to benefit Mission of Deeds Tuesday, March 16th, from 7 to 9pm.  The seminar will cost $20 and is open to both men and women aged 14 years and older. 

Body Mind Systems is an organization that teaches people to improve every aspect of their lives through martial arts training.  If you would like to find out more about the organization, visit their website.  read more »

HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES

Affordable Health Care

Earlier this week, the Health Connector announced the launch of Business Express, a new product for small group employers. The New Business Express program is for small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. For some businesses with five or fewer employees, the savings may be more than $300 per employee per year. Select network plans may offer savings that range from 10 to 15 percent. Hopefully this savings for small business will create more employment opportunities we so desperately need during these critical economic times.  read more »

Woburn Police School Resource Officer Division, Joyce and Kennedy PTO's are pleased to sponsor this free seminar for parents, teachers and other interested adults.  read more »

Here we go again in Reading. Approximately 4 months after Town Meeting defeated the meals tax increase by rejecting the emergency argument, the Town decided it is time to take the issue up again at the next Town Meeting in April. Apparently, a Town Meeting decision isn't respected unless it is the decision that the Town Officials want. One of the Selectmen (Richard Schubert) went so far as to say that the meals tax should always be on the Town Meeting Warrant until it passes.  read more »

Some of you have noticed political postings made on our website.  You may see writings of a political nature under recent blog entries, or as comments under other content.  You will notice, however, that these writings are all authored by private individuals with no connection to SCI. 

I want to make it clear that we at SCI do not endorse any political party, candidate, or cause.

However, this site is intended to be a forum for the citizens of Woburn to talk about subjects that are important to our community.  Those who wish to submit blog entries or comments relating to political matters may do so.  We will do our best not to hinder or censor anyone's speech, or give aid to any particular argument, so long as the conversation is kept civil. 

Held the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, the Boys and Girls Club of Woburn’s St. Patrick’s Social offers a night of friends, food, dancing and of course a little luck of the Irish.  $30 tickets include a full corned beef and cabbage dinner, live band and DJ and a seat to see who takes home the $25,000 grand prize drawing.  Tables seat groups up to eight people.  Win great prizes, including the $25,000 Grand Prize.  read more »

Join the Woburn Historical Society's Annual Meeting for their Annual Election of officers and Directors followed by a short slide show celebrating some of the Society's most memorable events of the past year.  Author and former president of both the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts, William M. Bulger, will then speak about his new book, James Michael Curley: A Short Biography with Personal Reminiscences.  Bulger was inspired to enter politics by Curley, who was a lightning rod for controversy throughout his political career, spanning from 1897 to 1955.  read more »

ProEx Physical Therapy, 300 TradeCenter, Suite 1650, is partnering with Soles4Souls to host a shoe drive to help support Haitian relief efforts.  Imagine the dangers of navigating broken glass, mangled metal and raw sewage in tattered shoes, sandals, or worse - barefoot.  ProEx will be collecting new and gently worn shoes for adults and children from Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12.  Drop off donated shoes in the collection box located in the reception area of Suite 1650.  To learn more about this charity, visit www.soles4souls.com.  To learn more about the ProEx shoe drive, contact Amy Mulrenan at 781-935-2655.  Thank you in advance for your support!

Calling all Burlington youth with a passion to make a difference! Is there a community issue that needs to be addressed? Would funding make it easier to solve the problem? Check out the Burlington Youth Council mini-grant application and apply for a grant today! The Burlington Youth Council is starting a mini-grant program, funded by Comcast, for interested youth organizations and/or clubs. Youth-led groups who want to run or create a Community Service Learning Project are eligible to apply for a grant ranging between $100 to $4,000.  read more »