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Good morning Westwood! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a new land deal reshapes Westwood's outdoor recreation future

Also on today's calendar: Peter Mulvey & Jenna Nicholls present Floyd Mercantile and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Rain, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower, temps: high: 72, low: 62.
  • Thursday: A morning thunderstorm or two, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• More Than 1,000 Acres Protected In Massachusetts (northeastexplorer.com) — A major conservation deal has permanently protected over 1,000 acres of open space spanning Westwood and Dover, including popular Hale Education trails. The new restrictions link Hale land with Powisset Farm and Noanet Woodlands, creating more than 2,100 contiguous protected acres for hiking, biking, and year-round outdoor recreation just outside Boston.
   

📸 Around Westwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westwood

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 1
  • Westwood Writers' Circle
    Westwood Public Library Conference Room
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Sensory-friendly Wednesday Movie
    Morrill Memorial Library Simoni Room , 33 Walpole St., Norwood
    9:45 am
  • Literacy Volunteers Orientation
    Morrill Memorial Library Simoni Room , 33 Walpole St., Norwood
    2:00 pm
  • Community Preservation Committee Meeting
    Town of Norwood Norwood, MA 02062
    5:30 pm
  • Night Knitting
    Westwood Public Library Islington Branch - Wentworth Hall, Islington Branch
    6:00 pm
  • Practical Magic Movie and Book Bedazzling night
    Westwood Public Library Community Meeting Room, Main Library
    6:30 pm
  • Open Mah Jongg
    Westwood Public Library Conference Room, Main Library
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Workday Wellness: Ergonomic Tips and Tricks for Working From Home
    Westwood Public Library Community Meeting Room, Main Library
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Ukulele Play-Along →
    Westwood Public Library, 660 High St, Westwood
    1:00 pm
    • Sunday September 13
  • Indie Bookfest →
    TLC Studios & Media Lab, 390 Washington St, Dedham
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leaders in Westwood. Apply here.
  • Hebrew SeniorLife posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Dedham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dedham

  • MEZŌ Mediterranean to Celebrate National Gyro Day with Special Offer (thenationalherald.com)
  • Orange Rally Past Northeastern (cuse.com)
  • Mass. Election 2026: Live results 8th Congressional District (masslive.com)

Norwood

  • Joanna Connor - Live On 11/11 (blogspot.com)
  • 10 women's Division 1 freshmen from New England who could make early impact (basketballjournal.com)
  • Brazilian Illegal alien, Convicted Murderer, Wanted For Multiple Crimes Arrested in Massachusetts After Police Chase (newbedfordguide.com)

Newton

  • Newton Police Looking To Identify Person Possibly Involved In Vandalism Incident (patch.com)

Ok Westwood! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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