🌱 Why one Westport mom wakes at 5 a.m. to reach Boston

Morning Westport! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why one Westport mom wakes at 5 a.m. to reach Boston

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Snow and rain, up to 1", with a high of 37 and low of 34 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 39, low: 26.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• For many New Englanders, working in Boston means an exhausting commute (bostonglobe.com) — A Westport native now teaching at Boston University drives to the city before dawn several days a week, choosing long commutes over leaving her hometown’s close-knit community and family support. Her story anchors a broader look at New Englanders who endure exhausting trips to Boston in exchange for more affordable housing and stronger ties outside the urban core.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Baby and Toddler Storytime
  Rita E. Steele Auditorium Millicent Library , 45 Center St , Fairhaven
  9:30 am
• 3D Movies: Big Blue Pictures
  Cook Memorial Theater
  10:30 am
• D&D on Tuesdays
  OmniSource Games , 875 State Rd #12 , Westport
  8:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas/New Year Recess
  B M C Durfee High School , 360 Elsbree Street , Fall River
  8:00 am
• Pre-K Storytime
  Rita E. Steele Auditorium Millicent Library , 45 Center St , Fairhaven
  10:30 am

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day
  Mattapoisett, MA Calendar
• Museum is closed for holiday
  New Bedford Whaling Museum , 18 Johnny Cake Hill , New Bedford

Friday December 26

• Wiggles & Giggles
  Rita E. Steele Auditorium Millicent Library , 45 Center St , Fairhaven
  10:30 am

Saturday December 27

• Knitting Club
  Rita E. Steele Auditorium Millicent Library , 45 Center St , Fairhaven
  11:00 am

Sunday December 28

• Sunday Night Standard
  OmniSource Games , 875 State Rd #12 , Westport
  5:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Monday Morning Play Group
  Rita E. Steele Auditorium Millicent Library , 45 Center St , Fairhaven
  9:30 am

Wednesday December 31

• WHITE OUT New Years Eve
  Seaport Resort and Marina , 110 Middle St , Fairhaven
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in Fall River. Apply here.
• Fall River Public Schools posted a job opening for Math Teacher in Fall River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fall River

• Brockton, Fall River, Hyannis, Lowell, New Bedford projects receive $15 million from state to create 369 new housing units (fallriverreporter.com)
• Fall River's affordable housing stock to grow in 2026. Here's where. (heraldnews.com)
• Peter Wolf Returns To Touring After Year-Long Break With Six 2026 Shows – EnidLIVE! (enidlive.com)

New Bedford

• New Bedford Man Sentenced in Major Fentanyl Trafficking Case (wbsm.com)

Ok Westport! 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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