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Good morning Marlborough! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did threats and assault reports spike as other calls fell?
  • See how new wrong-way trailers are watching I-290 in Marlborough

Also on today's calendar: Women's Health Event: Understanding Alzheimer's, Cognitive Decline, and Dementia Support and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Patricia D.!

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy with a stray shower, temps: high: 70, low: 41.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Marlborough Police Calls, Arrests Decline In September — Marlborough police handled fewer calls, arrests, and 911 calls in September compared to August, but reports involving threats or assaults rose sharply, offering residents a clearer picture of changing local safety trends. (Marlborough Patch)
   

• New orange trailers are watching Mass. highways for wrong-way drivers (masslive.com) — New mobile wrong-way detection trailers are now operating along I-290 in Marlborough near the I-495 and Route 85 connector, forming part of a broader statewide push to prevent dangerous wrong-way crashes on Massachusetts highways.
   

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  • Looking for a handyman in Marlborough to change all the door knobs in our new home because our dogs can open them.
    We also need a handrail built for a small staircase. We also need one Dutch door created (Nextdoor Bartlett)
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🗞 Nearby News

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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