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Lawrence, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Lawrence! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Pawtuckaway beach stabbing investigation now points back to Lawrence
- See how Lawrence will use a new $204,993 clean-energy grant
- How a Lawrence senator is reshaping snow-removal contracts statewide
Also on today's calendar: Electronic and Appliance Recycle Day and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brothers from Lowell stabbed near beach in Pawtuckaway State Park in N.H., police say (bostonglobe.com subscription) — Police in New Hampshire say a car linked to a stabbing at Pawtuckaway State Park has been traced to Lawrence, tying this violent incident to our city. Two brothers from Lowell were seriously injured but are now stable, while Nottingham police investigate the suspects and a string of other disturbances at the busy lakeside beach this summer. 
• Andover Awarded $108K State Grant for Energy Upgrades at Town Facilities Garage (andovermanews.com) — Lawrence is set to receive $204,993 in state Green Communities funding to cut municipal energy use and emissions, alongside a larger grant for neighboring Andover. The money will support upgrades like efficient equipment and heat pumps, part of more than $8 million awarded statewide to lower energy costs in public buildings.
• August Brings Snow Cost Relief (town.news) — A statewide snow-removal liability reform backed by Sen. Pavel Payano of Lawrence has cleared the Massachusetts Senate as part of a larger economic development bill. The change would stop contracts from forcing plow contractors to cover others’ negligence, aiming to lower insurance costs and keep enough operators available for winter storms.
📸 Around Lawrence
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Upcoming Events in
Lawrence
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★ Featured events ★
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Electronic and Appliance Recycle Day →
43 Essex St, Andover
9:00 am
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Author Event: Michael Blanding
Nevins Memorial Library Garden Room Nevins Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen, MA, 01844
6:30 pm -
Fire Department Presentation →
Lawrence, MA Calendar, 155 Haverhill St, Lawrence
9:30 am -
Reverse Tie-Dye (Ages 13-18)
Nevins Memorial Library Children's Garden Nevins Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen
10:00 am -
Farmers Market
Nevins Memorial Library Front Porch Nevins Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen, MA, 01844
10:00 am -
English Conversation Group
Nevins Memorial Library Garden Room Nevins Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen, MA, 01844
10:00 am -
OFFSITE Little Bookworms at the Nevins Farm MSPCA (All ages)
Nevins Memorial Library MSPCA Nevins Farm 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA, 01844
11:00 am -
Summer Eats - Lunch
Nevins Memorial Library Parking Lot Nevins Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen, MA, 01844
11:00 am -
LA PERVERSA en Lawrence, Agosto 07 →
Mamajuana Restaurant & Lounge, 118 S Union St, Lawrence
9:08 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
📣 Lawrence Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Wiggle Words
Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room
9:30 am -
Toddler Tales
Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room
10:15 am -
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (Blue Group)
Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall
3:30 pm -
Seed Art & Mosaics
Andover Memorial Hall Library Memorial Hall Library - Activity Room
3:30 pm
Thursday August 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Lawrence. Apply here.
- Raytheon Technologies Corporation - RTX posted a job opening for Assembler C (2nd Shift) in Andover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawrence here.
🗞 Nearby News
Andover
- Andover Community Trust Extends Rental Assistance Application Deadline To Aug. 9 (andovermanews.com)
- Andover Police Log, July 21 28-Aug. 4 (andovermanews.com)
- Andover Residents Celebrate 65 Years of Marriage (valleypatriot.com)
North Andover
- Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:WTS) to Issue $0.63 Quarterly Dividend (marketbeat.com)
- From Viral Toy Craze to Lifestyle Brand: Earthbound Brands to Expand Mystery Squishy Dumplings by RMS (lasvegassun.com)
Tewksbury
- Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Tewksbury (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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