🌱 How alleged embezzling by Wales’ treasurer could affect town finances

Hi there, Wales! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How alleged embezzling by Wales’ treasurer could affect town finances

Also on today's calendar: Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend at Ethan Allen August 8 & 9 ONLY! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Wales town treasurer faces embezzling, larceny charges (wwlp.com) — Wales residents are learning that their elected town treasurer has been charged with allegedly diverting more than $130,000 in town funds over several years, according to state investigators. He’s also accused of misusing money from a regional veterans’ service district that serves Wales and nearby towns. The treasurer has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing in September.
   

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📸 Around Wales

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wales

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 9

• Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend at Ethan Allen August 8 & 9 ONLY! →
  Ethan Allen, 135 Albany Turnpike, Canton
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 7

• Wiggles & Wonder
  Wales Public Library - 77 Main St Wales MA 01081
  10:30 am

Tuesday August 11

• Caregiver Connection
  Wales Public Library - 77 Main St Wales MA 01081
  10:30 am
• Friends of the Wales Public Library
  Wales Public Library - 77 Main St Wales MA 01081
  4:30 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Wales Tales Story Time with Ms. Adrineh
  Wales Public Library - 77 Main St Wales MA 01081
  12:15 pm

Thursday August 13

• The Corvetts Rock N Roll /Doo Wop Show →
  The Barn at Wight Farm, 420 Main St, Sturbridge
  9:00 pm

Friday August 14

• Wiggles & Wonder
  Wales Public Library - 77 Main St Wales MA 01081
  10:30 am

Tuesday August 18

• Sunset Yoga →
  Norcross Wildlife Foundation, 30 Peck Rd, Wales
  5:00 pm

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📣 Wales Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Mumbet's Declaration of Independence Reading w/ OSV
  Monson Free Library DeSantis Community Room , 2 High St, Monson
  1:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Sensory Play
  Monson Free Library DeSantis Community Room , 2 High St, Monson
  10:30 am

Saturday August 8

• Brimfield Farmers Market →
  Hitchcock Free Academy, 2 Brookfield Rd, Brimfield
  9:00 am

Sunday August 9

• Musical Performance: Coffee to Cocktails! 2-5pm →
  Brimfield Winery, 35 Main St, Brimfield
  12:00 pm
• Brimfield Winery →
  Brimfield Winery, 35 Main St, Brimfield
  2:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Six Flags New England posted a job opening for Fright Fest Scare Actor in FISKDALE. Apply here.
• Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Charlton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wales here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Monson

• Monson Savings Bank Supports Salvation Army Housing Assistance Program (businesswest.com)

Hampden

• HWRS Committee backs budget increase for middle school projects (thereminder.com)
• ‘Pizza with Puppolo' returns with fraud protection seminar for homeowners (thereminder.com)
• Food Bank of Western Mass. seeks help as fuel costs rise (wwlp.com)

Wilbraham

• Woman dies after two-vehicle crash on Route 20 in Wilbraham (shrewsburypost.com)

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Ok Wales! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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