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Hello Falmouth! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How much will new school solar carports really save Falmouth?
• What time does Falmouth’s ALDI actually close on New Year’s Eve?
• How a simple jumpstart turned into two burning cars in Falmouth

Also on today's calendar: Falmouth Art Center Presents Abstracts: Paintings by Karyn Phares and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A snow shower, with a high of 35 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Partly sunny, breezy and cold, temps: high: 30, low: 22.
• Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New solar project to benefit Falmouth schools (capecod.com) — New solar carports planned for Falmouth High School and North Falmouth Elementary will provide clean energy at no upfront cost to the town, saving an estimated $2 million. The systems are expected to cover 15% of the high school’s electricity and a striking 88% at North Falmouth Elementary, advancing Falmouth’s Green Communities and Climate Action goals while cutting long-term utility expenses.
   

2. When are MA grocery stores open on New Year's Eve 2025, New Year's Day 2026? (capecodtimes.com) — If you’re shopping in Falmouth on New Year’s Eve, the local ALDI will close early at 7 p.m., and it will be closed on New Year’s Day. The guide also outlines holiday hours for Stop & Shop, Market Basket, Shaw’s, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Walmart, Target, Costco, BJ’s, and more across Massachusetts so you can plan last‑minute party runs.
   

3. Jumpstart Gone Wrong (wrif.com) — Firefighters in Falmouth quickly knocked down two car fires on Edgewater Drive East after a jump-start attempt went wrong and flames spread from one vehicle to another. No one was hurt, but both cars were heavily damaged and the cause is still under investigation. The story is used as a cautionary reminder to be careful when jumpstarting a car.
   

4. Fear among immigrants - The Martha's Vineyard Times (mvtimes.com) — Federal immigration sweeps on Martha’s Vineyard this year left many immigrant families fearful, with several Brazilians detained and some ultimately deported. While most enforcement happened on the Island, one Island restaurant owner was later detained by federal agents in Falmouth. The piece recounts how rumors, church support, and ongoing legal battles shaped daily life for affected residents.
   

📸 Around Falmouth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Falmouth

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Friday January 2

• Falmouth Art Center Presents Abstracts: Paintings by Karyn Phares
  Falmouth Art Center , 137 Gifford St , Falmouth
  9:00 am
• Community Weaving
  Childrens Program Room Falmouth Public Library - Main Library , 300 Main Street , Falmouth
  10:00 am
• Scavenger Hunt at North Falmouth
  North Falmouth Branch Falmouth Public Library , 6 Chester Street , North Falmouth
  2:00 pm
• Reading in Forts
  Childrens Program Room Falmouth Public Library - Main Library , 300 Main Street , Falmouth
  3:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• It's Game Time! at East Falmouth
  East Falmouth Branch Falmouth Public Library , 310 East Falmouth Highway , East Falmouth
  9:00 am
• LEGO: Build it!
  West Falmouth Library , 575 W Falmouth Hwy , Falmouth
  10:30 am

Wednesday January 7

• Mid-Week Study Series + Dinner
  60 Central Park Ct, Falmouth, MA, 02540
  5:45 pm

Friday January 9

• VIRTUAL: Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers - George Washington
  Falmouth Public Library , 300 Main St , Falmouth
  10:30 am
• Falmouth Art Center Monthly Opening Reception
  Falmouth Art Center , 137 Gifford St , Falmouth
  4:00 pm
• Date Night Dance Lessons with Glen Carliss
  West Falmouth Library , 575 W Falmouth Hwy , Falmouth
  6:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Auditions - FTG's James and the Giant Peach
  Highfield Theater, 58 Highfield Drive Falmouth MA
  2:00 pm
• The Flood, with Jason Mellin, director, poet and performer
  Waquoit Congregational Church , 15 Parsons Ln , Falmouth
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• SouthCoast Wind Project Power Agreement Postponed 6th Time —Frank G Haggerty Read on Patch

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Falmouth. Apply here.
• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Stocking & Shelving Merchandiser in Falmouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Falmouth here.

Ok Falmouth! 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

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