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Coming up on the Belmont Patch calendar: Houseplant Sale Lyman Estate Greenhouses

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Good morning Belmont! 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. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Concerned about post-surgery opioids? See Belmont-specific advice and disposal tips.
  • How far can Belmont girls’ hockey go with its veteran core?

Also on today's calendar: Houseplant Sale Lyman Estate Greenhouses and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Belmontfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Belmontfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 44 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 50, low: 34.
  • Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 44 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Ask Lisa: What To Know About Opioids Following Dental Surgery (belmontvoice.org) — Belmont parents worried about opioid prescriptions after wisdom tooth surgery get clear, practical guidance on minimizing addiction risk and safely managing pain. The column explains short-term opioid use, urges communication with providers, and reminds residents to drop leftover pills at the Belmont Police Department’s drug disposal box, while highlighting local support through the Belmont Wellness Coalition.
   

• Loaded Hingham trying to fend off plenty of challengers in repeat bid (bostonherald.com) — Belmont High girls’ hockey returns most of its core this season, with top scorer Mackenzie Clarke and defender Elsie Lakin-Schultz leading a deep lineup in the Middlesex League. The statewide preview highlights how balanced Division 1 looks, with Hingham, Catholic powers, and several league rivals all chasing a wide-open title picture.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • North Reading has a working fire on Haverhill Street, with Wilmington providing mutual aid, resulting in two deceased cats and a rescued dog.
    6:46AM on Jan 11: North Reading has a working fire on Haverhill Street, with Wilmington providing mutual aid. (Nextdoor )
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Belmont. Apply here.
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0776 in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Arlington

  • Arlington Has A New Animal Control Leader (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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