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In today's newsletter:

  • Why this serious assault case is headed to Framingham District Court
  • Bought a phone charger at Marshalls or T.J. Maxx? Read this first

Also on today's calendar: Guest Nights With The A Cappella Singers and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 40 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 45, low: 33.
  • Wednesday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 47 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hopkinton man charged after alleged assault victim MedFlighted for advanced care (hopkintonindependent.com) — A Hopkinton man is being held pending arraignment at Framingham District Court after Ashland police say a person with apparent serious head injuries was flown by MedFlight for advanced care following an alleged assault on Pond Street. Witnesses helped officers quickly locate and arrest the suspect, and bail was set at $20,000 after a probable cause hearing.
   

• Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Chargers Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards (radiofreehubcity.com) — A national recall of Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Chargers sold at Marshalls and T.J. Maxx involves a retailer headquartered in Framingham, which may matter if you shop there locally. Federal safety officials say the chargers can overheat and potentially explode, and they’re urging consumers to stop using them, register online for a refund, and dispose of the batteries through hazardous waste programs.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 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 )
  • Multiple calls report a structure fire at 13 Joanne Drive in Ashland, MA, with firefighters checking for extension.
    3:28PM on Jan 10: Multiple calls report a structure fire on Joanne Drive in Ashland. (Nextdoor )
  • Savers Thrifts Stores posted a job opening for Savers / Value Village Careers - Merchandise Processing Associate in Framingham. Apply here.
  • Savers | Value Village posted a job opening for Merchandise Processing Associate in Framingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Framingham here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Natick education news: Johnson property's future converging with other projects; Public schools get $70K for behavioral, mental health services; Student earns recognition for AI project (natickreport.com)
  • Basketball Game Preview: Braintree Wamps vs. Newton North Tigers (maxpreps.com)

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