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

In today's newsletter:

  • How worried is Weston's coach about football concussions this season?
  • How Weston officers helped in a tense late-night regional murder arrest

Also on today's calendar: Coffee Bar Open House- Sunrise of Wayland Assisted Living and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Some sun, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Following CTE report, Massachusetts high school football coaches address safety concerns in a violent sport (bostonglobe.com) — Weston High's football coach is wrestling with how far to go in mandating extra helmet protection as concussion concerns and shrinking rosters reshape the sport across Massachusetts. The piece explains new safety rules, equipment like Guardian caps already used by some Weston opponents, and why some Weston players are questioning whether football is worth the risk.
   

• Police commended after arrest of alleged murderer (waylandpost.org) — Weston police officers were among those called in to back up Wayland officers during the arrest of a teen later charged in a double homicide in Acton. The story highlights the quick work of Wayland police, regional cooperation among towns like Weston and Sudbury, and the ongoing court case, while omitting graphic details but noting broader safety concerns raised by investigators.
   

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Ok Weston! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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