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In today's newsletter:

  • Central MA lottery win sparks regional buzz and curiosity
  • Worcester weighs big shift toward full-day preschool access
  • New Worcester space expands support for refugees and immigrants

Also on today's calendar: Online Two Part Auction of Incredible Collection of a Woman of Impeccable Taste and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Chance of a p.m. shower, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Central MA Store Sells Large Lottery Ticket — A Central Massachusetts store has sold a large lottery ticket, drawing attention from residents across the region who are eager to learn where the big win was sold and whether a local neighbor might be the lucky winner. (Worcester Patch)
   

2. Worcester Schools Weigh Expansion Of Full-Day Preschool — Worcester families could see major changes as city school officials consider expanding full-day preschool, a move that may reshape early education access and daily routines for local children and parents. (Worcester Patch)
   

3. Worcester Nonprofit Empowering Refugees, Immigrants Opens New Space — Worcester residents can now access expanded support as a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering refugees and immigrants opens a new community space in the city, aiming to strengthen services and connections for newcomers. (Worcester Patch)
   

4. Fox that bit 2 people in Worcester neighborhood tests positive for rabies (telegram.com) — A fox that bit two people in Worcester neighborhoods has tested positive for rabies, prompting state health officials to outline urgent steps residents should take after any wild animal bite or scratch. Another fox incident in the city is also under investigation.
   

5. Worcester schools clarify kindergarten placement rules amid Nelson Place concerns (theworcesterguardian.org) — Worcester Public Schools is explaining how its lottery, neighborhood zones, transfers, and special education placements determine where local children attend preschool and kindergarten, following parent concerns centered on Nelson Place School. Families can appeal both voluntary transfer and special education decisions.
   

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    There seems to be a lot of people making fires to sit around in this neighborhood lately. We are in close quarters and lots of brush and trees, quite… (Nextdoor Vernon Hill)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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