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Coming up: Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum on the Acton Patch calendar

Friday October 2nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum at Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History
  • Annual Pepperell Open Farm Day at Participating Farms in Pepperell
  • Blessing of the Animals at Church of the Good Shepherd

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

Concord

  • A Concord man believes he's a victim of government tyranny. Town Hall says he's the tyrant. (boston.com)
  • 12 Gentle Massachusetts Nature Walks That Deliver Fall Color Without a Hard Climb (newsbreak.com)
  • ICE webcams rejected, Hanscom advisers to seek Air Force input (concordbridge.org)

Westford

  • Info Released On Road Closure In Westford (patch.com)

Bedford

  • Bedford Opens Public Review Period for Revised Community Choice Aggregation Plan (thebedfordcitizen.org)

Ok Acton! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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