NORTHBOROUGH DAILY: What You Need To Know Wed., Sept. 8

Hey, Northborough! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

Quote of the Day:

“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” — John Lennon

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain overnight. High: 82 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Northborough today:

1. Northborough dedicates Purple Heart Town signs (Community Advocate)
2. Retirements, resignations prompt hiring push at Westborough Schools (Community Advocate)
3. Events this week: Kindergroup Open Houses, Hike with Goats and more (mysouthborough)
4. Registration Opens Wednesday for Framingham Adventures in Lifelong Learning Program – Framingham SOURCE (framinghamsource.com)
5. Head to Hudson for a weeknight evening of food, shopping and music during September (MetroWest Daily News)

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Today in Northborough:

• 5th Grade Band Instrument Demonstration (8:45 AM)
• Mother Goose at Ellsworth McAfee Park (10:00 AM)

Northborough Patch Notebook

• Missing Dogs Massachusetts: "Missing Dog!! #Middleboro MA 09-06-21 Area of Cushman St/Rte. 28 and Miller St. "Cheddar" is a Female Shepherd X She is 8 years old / 26 lbs. / Mostly tan, with white and dark ears/Dragging leash She is shy, so please do not call out to ..." (Facebook)
• Missing Dogs Massachusetts: "This elderly female was just struck by a car on Williams Rd & Ashburnham Hill Rd #Fitchburg. She is banged up but okay- call Animal Control immediately with owner info 978-514-2381 There are limited emergency vets available at this time ..." (Facebook)
• Missing Dogs Massachusetts: "Missing Dog!! #Tyngsboro MA MA 09-05-21 Area of Norris Rd and Descheneaux Ln. "Penny is a Female Catahoula/Cattle Dog X She is 1 year old / 38 lbs. / Brindle with a distinct V shape on her back. She is shy, so please do not call out to o..." (Facebook)
• Missing Dogs Massachusetts: "Missing Dog!! #Dorchester MA 09-06-21 Area of High and Church Streets "Bentley" is a Male Yorkshire Terrier He is 9 years old / 8 lbs. / Tan in coloring Please call with any sightings 857-251-2577 or 617-888-6250 #missingdogsmassachusett..." (Facebook)
• Missing Dogs Massachusetts: "9/7/21 - great news, Bentley was picked up and brought to Boston Animal Care & Control and has been reunited with his owner." (Facebook)
• Missing Dogs Massachusetts: "Missing Dog!! Male Rhodesian Ridgeback/Vizsla X, #Framingham, MA 09-07-21 "Brady" is 6 yrs/55 lbs, Brown, and missing from Rosslare Rd./Bantry Rd. Please call with any sightings: 774-279-4882 or 774-279-4883 #missingdogsmassachusetts #mi..." (Facebook)

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Events:

• WE WANT YOUR JUNK - Recycling Event – Open to ALL COMMUNITIES (September 11)
• MA Wills & Living Trusts: 5-Day Free Email Course (September 11)
• Paws in the Park (September 12)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Christine Charnosky

About me: I am the freelance editor covering Grafton, Hopkinton-Holliston, Northborough, Shrewsbury, and Westborough. I have worked as a reporter/editor in three different regions: the Daily Hampshire Gazette, Westfield News, and Country Journal in Western Mass.; the Butler Eagle in Pittsburgh; and The Reporter and Intelligencer in Philadelphia. I have also taught college Freshmen English for many years. I enjoy nature, photography, and painting.

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