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Hi Belmont! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Belmont's new graduation pathways could change high school for your teen
  • Why Belmont's Thanksgiving football classic is moving off Thanksgiving Day

Also on today's calendar: Arlington Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Belmont Schools To Launch 'Multiple Pathways' to Graduation Program (belmontvoice.org) — Belmont High School is preparing to launch a new "multiple pathways" program next fall, giving students structured options in business/finance and health sciences that include coursework and 100 hours of hands-on learning. As Massachusetts tightens graduation standards, Belmont is already ahead on capstone requirements and is applying for state Innovation Pathways status, which could expand internships and career-readiness opportunities for local teens.
   

• Thanksgiving Football Game Move Sparks Division (belmontvoice.org) — Belmont High's traditional Thanksgiving football game against Watertown is being moved to the Wednesday night before the holiday this year, sparking strong opinions across town. School leaders say the change should boost attendance, but players, alumni, and parents are split, with some launching a petition to restore the long-standing Thanksgiving morning kickoff.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • After years of experience with them, I'm happy to recommend Izabel's cleaning service.
    They are reliable and good, with a great team spirit. Thanks Izabel! (Nextdoor Cushing Square)
  • Belmont Public Schools posted a job opening for Food Service Worker in Belmont. Apply here.
  • KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Waltham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Arlington

  • Arlington Awarded $2 Million For Housing And Infrastructure Projects (patch.com)
  • Arlington Appoints New Senior Transportation Planner (patch.com)

Watertown

  • Adeno-Associated Virus Particle Standards Market To 2035: 12-18% CAGR as Gene Therapy Demand Accelerates (indexbox.io)
  • Reviewing Eyepoint Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:EYPT) & Phathom Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:PHAT) (defenseworld.net)
  • The Cost of Indulging Aliyev • MassisPost (massispost.com)

Waltham

  • Author David Daley to discuss democracy at Waltham forum Thursday (walthamtimes.org)
  • After attempted intervention by Sen. Markey, Gedion Masunsu is deported to Uganda (walthamtimes.org)

Ok Belmont! 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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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