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In today's newsletter:

• Why Belmont ranks among Massachusetts’ most desirable and expensive places to live
• How a Belmont rabbi ended up on a viral fashion feed
• How Belmont’s McLean Hospital doctor suggests you tackle Dry January

Also on today's calendar: Patty Larkin, John Gorka, Cliff Eberhardt and Lucy Kaplansky and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Low clouds and not as cold, with a high of 35 and low of 31 degrees.
• Wednesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 43, low: 29.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 44 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WorldAtlas Names 13 Best Places to Live in Massachusetts (wror.com) — Belmont earns a spot on WorldAtlas’ list of the 13 best places to live in Massachusetts, praised for its green spaces, safe neighborhoods, and high home values around $1.3 million. The list also compares Belmont with other desirable communities statewide, from coastal towns to Berkshires villages, giving context for how Belmont stacks up in price and lifestyle.
   

• On Instagram, ‘Rabbinic Fit Check' is a look book for Jewish clergy (sun-sentinel.com) — A new Instagram account, Rabbinic Fit Check, is showcasing the personal style of rabbis nationwide, including Rabbi Jamie Field of Beth El Temple Center in Belmont. Field, who also appeared on Netflix’s “Squid Game: The Challenge,” says the project helps residents see rabbis as real, relatable people, blending fashion, faith, and everyday life in a light-hearted way.
   

• MA health experts say Dry January is not punitive. What they mean (wickedlocal.com) — Health experts, including a physician at McLean Hospital in Belmont, explain how taking a break from alcohol during Dry January can quickly improve sleep, mood, blood pressure, and overall health. They also share practical tips, from mocktail ideas to consulting medical providers, to help residents cut back safely and possibly extend healthier drinking habits beyond January.
   

📸 Around Belmont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Belmont

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• Patty Larkin, John Gorka, Cliff Eberhardt and Lucy Kaplansky
  7 Medford St, Arlington
  7:30 pm

Sunday January 11

• Sarasa Ensemble Presents 'Patron Lobkowitz'
  Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday January 6

• Beg 1, Beg 2, Beg 3, Int 1, Int 2, and Advanced Sept-May English Classes
  Watertown Free Public Library Offsite Watertown, MA, 02472
  6:30 pm
• Belmont Cultural Council Meeting - Hybrid
  Belmont, MA Calendar , 455 Concord Avenue , Belmont
  7:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Early Childhood Demo Day
  Powers Music School , 160 Lexington St , Belmont
  2:00 pm
• Chamber Music Reading Party for Adults
  160 Lexington St , Belmont
  4:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Belmont World Film's Family Festival: BLUE FIDDLE
  West Newton Cinema , 1296 Washington St , Newton
  9:00 am
• Belmont World Film's Family Festival: BILLY THE COWBOY HAMSTER
  West Newton Cinema , 1296 Washington St , Newton
  10:30 am
• Belmont World Film's Family Festival:
  West Newton Cinema , 1296 Washington St , Newton
  12:00 pm
• Belmont World Film's Family Festival: LAMPIE
  West Newton Cinema , 1296 Washington St , Newton
  3:45 pm
• Rock Voices Newton - Community Rock Choir - Concert
  Newton South High School , 140 Brandeis Rd , Newton
  7:00 pm

Sunday January 18

• Belmont World Film's Family Festival: WOOZLE & PIP: ADVENTURE IN THE GARDEN
  West Newton Cinema , 1296 Washington St , Newton
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The WISHDISH event at Lehrhaus has been postponed, but my talk with Dr.
  Judie Magidson re: Elvis and his Jewish roots is ON for Thursday at 7 at Center Makor in Newton https://www.newtonbeacon.org/author-event-to… (Nextdoor Agassiz)
• Can anyone recommend a plumber that's reasonably priced to come out
  today to unclog a toilet? Have been trying since yesterday to unclog it with salt, vinegar and hot water (which as worked before) live in Belmont off… (Nextdoor Belmont Trapelo)

• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Arlington. Apply here.
• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Waltham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Watertown

• Results of Youth Risk Behavior Survey to be Presented at Watertown Youth Wellness Community Forum (watertownmanews.com)
• Watertown Musician Receives Iguana Music Grant from Passim (watertownmanews.com)
• LETTER: City Inconsistent in How it Calculated CPA Charge for Owner-Occupied Properties (watertownmanews.com)

Waltham

• Sprinkler Malfunction Causes Water Damage in Waltham Elderly Housing (thelegaladvocate.com)
• SCSU Men's Basketball Defeats Bentley, 63-60, Behind Dominant Second Half (scsuowls.com)
• How Boston Dynamics upgraded the Atlas robot — and what's next (cbsnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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