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Hey there, Newton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Newton grad student helped spark Babson's opening win
  • How Newton's farmers' market grew from chaos to a city staple
  • What the 2026 primary results mean for Newton-area representation

Also on today's calendar: Complimentary Presentation - Wealth and Wellness: Balancing Financial, Physical, & Mental Well-Being and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Men's Soccer Rallies to Edge Gordon in Season Opener, 2-1 (babsonathletics.com) — A Babson College men's soccer graduate student from Newton, Mass., contributed an assist as the Beavers rallied past Gordon College 2–1 in their season opener. The team extended its unbeaten streak in openers to 10 games and now heads to Keene State on Saturday, giving local fans a nearby chance to follow a Newton player's early-season form.
   

• Column: Farm fresh for 47 years and counting (newtonbeacon.org) — Newton's long-running Farmers' Market now draws hundreds of shoppers weekly to Cold Spring Park on Tuesdays and Newton North High School on Saturdays, offering far more than just produce. The column traces its chaotic 1979 beginnings, honors longtime manager Judy Dore, and shares a vintage tomato recipe collected from Newton seniors that you can easily try at home.
   

• Massachusetts' 2026 primaries are in the books. Here are the results (nbcboston.com) — Massachusetts' 2026 primary results are in, setting up November's statewide and congressional matchups, with incumbents generally faring well. For Newton readers, one key note is that Rep. John Lawn defeated Newton City Councilor Alison Leary in their Democratic primary, while broader legislative contests hint at ongoing tension between progressive challengers and Beacon Hill leadership.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    My name is Katia, and l am a high school student aswell as a competitive ballroom dancer. I am currently working on my school project called: Steps… (Nextdoor Newtonville)
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🗞 Nearby News

Watertown

  • Pizza Roma in Watertown Has Closed; Bougie Pizza Co. to Replace It (blogspot.com)
  • US Attorney: Former Mass. housing authority director stole thousands in funds to renovate his bathroom (boston.com)
  • Zoning – Prescriptive easement (masslawyersweekly.com)

Waltham

  • Richard 'Dick' Pizzi, 89, built Pizzi Farm into a North Waltham landmark (walthamtimes.org)

Cambridge

  • Police Seek Man After Reported Lewd Act On MBTA Red Line Train (patch.com)

Ok Newton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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