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Morning Newton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Newton ordered a woman to give up her miniature horse.
  • See the new Green Line trains now parked in Newton.
  • Why this 92-year-old Newton rug shop is closing its doors

Also on today's calendar: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Sunday: Periods of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Newton woman has to get rid of her miniature horse, city officials say (nbcboston.com) — Newton health officials have ordered a local woman to remove her miniature horse, Clover, from her Auburndale property by Oct. 19 under the city's large-animal regulations. After her appeal was denied over manure-storage and zoning rules, she's weighing a lawsuit, arguing the small therapy horse shouldn't be treated like a full-size animal under Newton's health code.
   

2. PHOTOS: MBTA's new Green Line trains have officially arrived in Mass. (nbcboston.com) — New MBTA Green Line Type 10 train cars have arrived at the Riverside Maintenance Facility in Newton, marking the first time these low-floor, more accessible vehicles are in Massachusetts. About 100 cars are being built, with features like wider doors and upgraded technology, and the T expects the first trains to enter service next year, improving commutes for Newton riders.
   

3. Inside Gregorian Rugs' 92-year family tradition (wcvb.com) — A beloved Newton fixture, Gregorian Rugs is closing its local storefront after nearly six decades, though the 92‑year‑old family business will keep selling online. Third‑generation owner Scott Gregorian reflects on how changing retail habits and online shopping reshaped the rug trade, while emphasizing the family's Armenian heritage and commitment to preserving rug‑making culture and craftsmanship.
   

4. Annual Security Report (umass.edu) — Newton residents connected to UMass Amherst's Mount Ida campus get detailed guidance here on how to reach campus security and Newton Police quickly in an emergency. The report outlines crime reporting procedures, blue‑light phones, escort services, and extensive safety, sexual assault prevention, and emergency notification programs that cover both Amherst and the Newton satellite campus.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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