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🌱 Patch AM: How safe is Medford’s neighbor Winchester—and what sets it apart?

Happening soon: Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x 2, and Somerville on the Medford Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How safe is Medford's neighbor Winchester—and what sets it apart?

Also on today's calendar: Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x 2, and Somerville and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, temps: high: 69, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: A morning shower in spots, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Safest Small Towns In Massachusetts (worldatlas.com) — If you live in Medford, you're right next to one of the state's safest small towns, Winchester, and share the vast Middlesex Fells Reservation that links both communities. This statewide roundup profiles six especially safe, livable towns, emphasizing conservation land, strong schools, and walkable downtowns. It's a useful snapshot if you're weighing moves within Massachusetts or just curious how nearby communities compare.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing cat in the area of Fulton St, St.
    Francis St, Fellsway West. His name is Lucky. Not seen since Sunday. Any information is appreciated. Thanks. (Nextdoor North Medford)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Medford. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Somerville

  • Local Event: Full Moon Yoga @ The Museum Of Modern Renaissance Somerville MA! (patch.com)
  • Let's Rock Cancer Returns to Somerville's Crystal Ballroom December 11 (gratefulweb.com)
  • Somerville Gets Spooky at Monster Mash on October 18 (thesomervilletimes.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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