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What's up Watertown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Watertown Square keep its post office after federal pressure?
  • How Revolutionary leaders in Watertown helped Washington hold the line

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sens. Markey, Warren, Reps. Clark, Pressley, Lynch Demand USPS Cease Campaign of Post Office Closures in the Commonwealth (senate.gov) — Federal lawmakers are pressing USPS to halt its plan to close the Watertown Square post office and restore full local service, citing serious impacts on residents and businesses. They're demanding public hearings, transparency on all Massachusetts post office changes, and detailed reports on how Watertown's facility was evaluated, with a response due by October 20.
   

• A Weary Defense (wanderer.com) — Two hundred fifty years ago this week, the Massachusetts Council meeting in Watertown approved militia reinforcements for George Washington's struggling army near Harlem Heights. The article traces several tense days in late 1776, from Pennsylvania's new constitution to Washington's worries over ammunition, discipline, and looming British attacks as the Revolution's outcome remained uncertain.
   

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Ok Watertown! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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