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In today's newsletter:

  • Officials explain how the fatal NARA Pond incident unfolded in Acton.
  • Acton mourns after Nara Park water rescue claims grandmother and grandchild.

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Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Rain, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 72, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Grandmother Dies After Acton Pond Tragedy Kills 1-Year-Old Grandson (dailyvoice.com) — Acton officials have confirmed that the grandmother involved in last week's NARA Pond incident has died, three days after her nearly 2-year-old grandson was pulled from the water and later pronounced dead. Investigators say the family was not at the park to swim and were outside the designated swim area when the child ended up in the pond and the grandmother went in after him. Lifeguards and first responders attempted rescues, and authorities say no foul play is suspected.
   

• Acton grandmother dies days after water rescue that also saw child die (boston.com) — A 75-year-old grandmother has died after a water rescue at Nara Park in Acton, the same incident that claimed the life of her nearly 2-year-old grandchild. Acton police, lifeguards, camp counselors, and bystanders responded Friday afternoon after reports of a possible drowning, pulling both from the water and attempting life-saving measures. Officials have not released the family's identities.
   

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  • This Massachusetts Farm Store Is Packed With Old-Fashioned Country Finds (takingthekids.com)

Sudbury

  • Sudbury Opens Search For Conservation Land Manager (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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