🌱 How did Westfield’s Baystate Noble Hospital score in new U.S. rankings?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Westfield’s Baystate Noble Hospital score in new U.S. rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Massachusetts Tax Free Weekend at Ethan Allen August 8 & 9 ONLY! and 7 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
• Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• U.S. News & World Report Names Baystate Medical Center Among Best Hospitals (healthcarenews.com) — Westfield’s Baystate Noble Hospital has been rated high-performing in two procedures and conditions by U.S. News & World Report, underscoring the quality of care available close to home. The recognition comes as Baystate Medical Center in Springfield earns a Best Hospital designation, reflecting strong outcomes and safety across the health system that serves Westfield residents.
   

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📸 Around Westfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westfield

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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

Thursday August 6

• Gentle Yoga with J
  Westfield Athenaeum Lang Auditorium
  6:00 pm

Friday August 7

• PBIS Team Meeting
  Paper Mill Westfield, MA 01085
  8:00 am
• Seed Saving
  Westfield Athenaeum Boys and Girls Activity Room
  1:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Police Commission-Rescheduled →
  Westfield, MA Calendar
• STAT meeting
  Paper Mill Westfield, MA 01085
  9:30 am
• Knitting Group
  Westfield Athenaeum Reed Room
  5:45 pm
• Monthly Board of Directors meeting: Artworks of Westfield Inc.
  Westfield Athenaeum Lang Auditorium
  6:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• WMS Transition Program
  Franklin Ave Westfield, MA 01085

Thursday August 13

• Caregiving For Dementia: A Night Of Guidance & Support →
  The Arbors at Westfield, 40 Court St, Westfield
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Mini Golf - Look Park and Lunch →
  Easthampton, MA Calendar Easthampton, MA 01027
  9:00 am
• Knitting and Crocheting Group
  Emily Williston Memorial Library Annex (52 Main Street)
  9:45 am
• Visually Impaired Peer Group →
  Easthampton, MA Calendar, 19 Union St, Easthampton
  10:00 am
• CFCE Playgroup
  Westfield Athenaeum Boys and Girls Activity Room
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PriceRite Marketplace posted a job opening for Price Rite - Night Crew Clerk (PRRC) Salary Range $15.75 - $20/hr in Westfield. Apply here.
• Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Frozen Food/Dairy Clerk in Westfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westfield here.

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🗞 Nearby News

West Springfield Town

• West Springfield theater to stage Shays' Rebellion play (wwlp.com)
• Holyoke teacher publishes first children's book (thereminder.com)
• The 8 Springfield, Massachusetts Steakhouses Locals Recommend Again and Again (takingthekids.com)

Southwick

• Southwick police seek help after Walgreens shoplifting (wwlp.com)
• 2026 J Day Off-Road / AMA East GP Round 6 Results (cyclenews.com)
• Cycle News Magazine 2026 Issue 31 (cyclenews.com)

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-- 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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