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Coming up: Indie Bookfest on the Westwood Patch calendar

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Good morning Westwood! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Westwood police handled, from coyote sightings to costly scams.
  • How Xaverian stunned Bishop Feehan with one unforgettable overtime play.

Also on today's calendar: Indie Bookfest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler with rain, some heavy, with a high of 69 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, temps: high: 76, low: 44.
  • Tuesday: Turning out cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Log: Possible Rental Scam, Increased Coyote Sightings, Driver Accused of Intentionally Hitting Raccoons (town.news) — Westwood residents get a detailed look at recent police calls, from an alleged rental scam and repeated shoplifting at the University Avenue Target to a report of a driver intentionally hitting raccoons and rising coyote sightings in local neighborhoods. The log also highlights credit card fraud tied to a Westwood hotel, phishing attempts, and safety tips for dealing with increased coyote activity around town.
   

• Check out 5 key plays from Xaverian's OT win against Bishop Feehan (masslive.com) — In Westwood, Xaverian's football team pulled out a dramatic 42-36 overtime win against Bishop Feehan, capped by a clutch 10-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Will Wood to Conor Keane. The game at Xaverian featured big plays on both sides, including multiple long touchdowns, a blocked field goal as time expired in regulation, and a strong rushing performance from Feehan's Xavier Baker.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Facility Operations Assistant Lead in Westwood. Apply here.
  • Qurate Retail Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Sales and Design Associate Part Time in Dedham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dedham

  • 1000 Washington #203, Dedham, MA 02026 Property for rent (corcoran.com)
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  • Kathleen Fitzgerald, 73, was sister of Kent woman (kentdispatch.org)

Needham

  • 5 for Good: Needham nonprofit helps students with clothing, essentials for school (wcvb.com)
  • 25 years after 9/11, Needham remembers (needhamobserver.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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