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🌱 Westborough Police Chief Receives State Policing Award

Spotted on the Westborough calendar: 79th Season Auditions- Another date added!

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Hi Westborough! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Westborough police chief earns top state recognition for leadership
  • New comfort dog program expands across Worcester County communities
  • Where does Westborough land in Central Mass football's opening rankings?

Also on today's calendar: 79th Season Auditions- Another date added! and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westborough Police Chief Receives State Policing Award — Westborough residents can celebrate as their police chief is honored with a statewide policing award, highlighting the department's leadership and positive impact on the community. (Westborough Patch)
   

• Worcester County Launches Comfort Dog Collaborative — Westborough pet lovers may be interested as Worcester County launches a new comfort dog collaborative, expanding support animals' role in community outreach and public safety across the region. (Worcester Patch)
   

• Central Mass. high school football Top 10 rankings: Who made poll for 2026 season Week 1? (telegram.com) — Westborough's high school football team is highlighted in this Central Mass preseason Top 10 rundown, which previews their upcoming Week 1 matchup and shows where local rivals stand to open the 2026 season.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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