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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators are saying about the fatal late-night Lynnfield highway crash
Make time for Austin Prep: Fall Open House on the Lynnfield Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- What investigators are saying about the fatal late-night Lynnfield highway crash
Also on today's calendar: Austin Prep: Fall Open House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Charged With Federal Kidnapping + Nor'easter Flood Watch + Deadly Car Crash Near Highway: MA Weekend (patch.com) — A fatal late-night crash in Lynnfield is under investigation, drawing attention alongside a powerful nor'easter that has brought days of rain, flooding risk, and coastal damage across eastern Massachusetts. The weekend roundup also covers a Malden kidnapping case and charges against a former Lynn police officer, giving North Shore residents a snapshot of major safety and weather developments.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lynnfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
10:00 am
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- The Last Tuesday Book Club
Mezzanine Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St, Lynnfield
6:00 pm - Tree Walk & Sketch →
Lynnfield Town Commons, 617 Main St, Lynnfield
4:00 pm - Coloring Club
Main Library Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St, Lynnfield
6:00 pm - Community Reiki Circle with 4th Wheel Flow
Meeting House, 617 Main St., Lynnfield
6:30 pm - Planning Board Meeting →
Lynnfield, MA Calendar, Maney Room 55 Summer Street, Lynnfield
7:00 pm - Film Club: Spooky Movies
Mezzanine Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St, Lynnfield
10:00 am - Afternoon Teen Hangout
Mezzanine Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St, Lynnfield
2:15 pm - Felted Carnivorous Plant with Pop-Up Art School
Mezzanine Lynnfield Public Library, 18 Summer St, Lynnfield
6:00 pm - A Night of Hope →
Lynnfield Middle School
5:00 pm - Andover Choral Society holds Open Rehearsals →
Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
7:20 pm - Open House →
Pingree School, 537 Highland St, Hamilton
11:00 am
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Winchester Savings Bank posted a job opening for Relationship Banker in Wakefield. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Saugus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynnfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wakefield
- 3-BR Home 'Nestled In Beautiful Setting' Hits The Market In Wakefield (patch.com)
- MA Patch Candidate Profile: Peter Meaney For State Representative (patch.com)
Peabody
- Take your fall style to the next level at Regal Menswear (wpri.com)
- CagriSema Tops Tirzepatide 5 mg for Weight Loss in REIMAGINE 5 (pharmacytimes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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