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🌱 How Boonsboro’s new reservoir could unlock hundreds of future homes
And check out Boonsboro, Maryland "Midget Mayhem / Little Mania" Mini-Wrestling Event (Ages 12+) on the Boonsboro Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Boonsboro's new reservoir could unlock hundreds of future homes
- See where Boonsboro teams rank after a packed week of games
- Boonsboro official earns statewide governance credential at University of Maryland
Also on today's calendar: Boonsboro MD - Midget Mayhem / Little Mania Mini Wrestling! (Ages 12+) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Variably cloudy and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• New reservoir showing results in Boonsboro (localnews1.org) — Boonsboro's new $6.8 million reservoir is already cutting daily water production needs, potentially opening capacity for hundreds of future homes while fixing long‑standing leaks. Town officials also weighed an electricity contract that could save about $51,000 a year, debated public input on license plate readers, and approved extra work on the Potomac Street water main. 
• High school scores and standings from Sept. 21-26 (localnews1.org) — Boonsboro athletes feature prominently in this week's Washington County high school roundup, with golf, soccer, volleyball and tennis teams all listed in local standings and scores. You'll see how Boonsboro stacks up against nearby schools, plus detailed results from a busy week of matches, invitationals, and conference play across the region.
• Academy for Excellence Celebrates 2026 Graduates (mdcounties.org) — A Boonsboro official, Anthony C. Nally, is among 124 Maryland county and municipal leaders who just completed the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance at the University of Maryland. The program trains local officials in ethics, budgeting, public meetings, and other core skills, aiming to strengthen how towns like Boonsboro are run.
📸 Around Boonsboro
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Boonsboro
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★ Featured events ★
- Boonsboro, Maryland "Midget Mayhem / Little Mania" Mini-Wrestling Event (Ages 12+) →
The Hall, 7704 Old National Pike Suite B, Boonsboro
8:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Preschool Storytime
Boonsboro Free Library, 401 Potomac Street, Boonsboro
3:30 pm - One Maryland, One Book Discussion
Boonsboro Free Library, 401 Potomac Street, Boonsboro
5:30 pm - Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS)
Boonsboro Free Library, 401 Potomac Street, Boonsboro
11:00 am - Quad State Beer Fest: Clad In Plaid 2026 →
Washington County Agricultural Education Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro - Family Storytime
Boonsboro Free Library, 401 Potomac Street, Boonsboro
11:00 am - Game Night at the Museum →
National Road Museum, 214 N. Main Street, Boonsboro
6:00 pm - Boonsboro, MD - Little Mania Mini Wrestling @ Vanish Hall →
7704 Old National Pike, Boonsboro - Boonsboro MD - Midget Mayhem / Little Mania Mini Wrestling! (Ages 12+) →
The Hall, 7704 Old National Pike Ste B, Boonsboro
8:00 pm - Infant Lapsit Storytime (BNS) →
Boonsboro Free Library, a branch of the Washington County Free Library, 401 Potomac St, Boonsboro
11:00 am - Musselman at Boonsboro →
10 Campus Ave, Boonsboro
7:00 pm - Paint Your Pet's Portrait at Pathfinder →
14 South Main Street, Boonsboro
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Sunday October 11
📣 Boonsboro Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Fahrney Keedy Memorial Home posted a job opening for Dietary Aide - Kitchen in Boonsboro. Apply here.
- Horizon Goodwill Industries posted a job opening for Unit Processor in Hagerstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boonsboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hagerstown
- Doris Louise Martin 1944-2026 (fcfreepresspa.com)
- Damp and windy Sunday before workweek warming trend (dcnewsnow.com)
- Wrecked parking meters have cost Anchorage more than $400K in 9 months (adn.com)
Ok Boonsboro! 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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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