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Coffee in hand, Wakefield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How thousands turned Lake Quannapowitt into a celebration of inclusion

Also on today's calendar: No Kings: Vote Early and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thousands gather for 30th annual MDSC Buddy Walk in Wakefield (boston25news.com) — Wakefield hosted the 30th annual Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Buddy Walk and Family Festival on Sunday, drawing thousands to Lake Quannapowitt and Wakefield Common. The inclusive celebration has already raised nearly $350,000 this year to support Down syndrome programs, services, and advocacy across Massachusetts, while spotlighting Wakefield as a regional gathering place for this cause.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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