Brookline Booksmith Expands In Coolidge Corner: Patch PM

BROOKLINE, MA — It's Wednesday, Oct. 28. We hope you are staying warm and dry. Here's what Patch has been covering in greater Boston and across Massachusetts today.

Despite the pandemic, Coolidge Corner's Brookline Booksmith is expanding including adding a kitchen with food and wine and coffee curated by Curds & Co, a Brookline Village cheese shop.

The Novel Kitchen by Curds & Co. is opening very soon, according to Booksmith co-manager Lisa Gozashti.

The original plan envisioned the space as a cafe and events area, but the pandemic prompted a re-think. Read more about that.

Elsewhere in greater Boston

HBO Show On Chef Julia Child Films At Waltham's Wilson's Diner

The series takes place in Cambridge in the 1950s and 1960s and was set to begin filming back in March, but that got pushed back.

Newton Police Reform Task Force To Hold Community Input Session

The Newton Police Reform Task Force is holding a meeting Wednesday specifically to hear about impactful experiences related to the police.

If Raytheon Downsizes, Would Others Follow?

Raytheon, which occupies about 11 acres in Waltham, is considering reducing its global footprint. But if the big company downsizes in Waltham and beyond, would others follow?

Arlington Gets A New Italian Restaurant

Venice Italian Kitchen, an offshoot of Alfredo's in Winter Hill, is moving into the former Luigi's space on Mass. Ave.

Across Massachusetts

Missing Goat: Norton Farm Now Offering $11,000 Reward For Safe Return

The farm first shared that the goat had disappeared on Sunday and pledged a $1,000 reward. Now, that's gone up a bit. There's a bit of special urgency because Blossom the goat needs medication and a special diet, the farm says.

Northeast States Take Notice Of MA's Coronavirus Struggle

One neighboring state put Massachusetts on its travel advisory list, while another urged residents not to come here.

Man Pleads Guilty In Cyberstalking Campaign Against Natick Couple

All told, seven former eBay employees pleaded, or will plead, guilty in the case, a U.S. attorney said.

And finally today:

Boston Marathon 2021 Postponed, Officials Hope For Fall Date

If you were just timing your marathon training plan to end in seven months, maybe push it back a bit. The Boston Athletic Association called it. Today, officials said that the 125th Boston Marathon, traditionally held Patriots’ Day in April—will be postponed until "at least" the fall of 2021.

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