🌱 Why Tower Hill’s citrus-filled Limonaia is worth the short drive
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Tower Hill’s citrus-filled Limonaia is worth the short drive
Also on today's calendar: Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
- Monday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 11 Unforgettable Massachusetts Day Trips Within 2 Hours Of Boston In 2026 (takingthekids.com) — Boylston’s New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is spotlighted as a standout 2026 day-trip destination, just about an hour from Boston. The piece highlights its hillside views over Wachusett Reservoir, year-round themed gardens, and the warm, citrus-filled Limonaia that offers a fragrant escape even in midwinter, making it an appealing nearby outing for local residents and visiting friends. 
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AARP MA New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill 9/01/26 →
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Dr, Boylston
10:00 am
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
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Afternoon Book Club
Boylston Public Library
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Drop-In Tech Help
Boylston Public Library
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Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale →
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Dr, Boylston
10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
Saturday September 5
Saturday September 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Public Health Nurse - Open Hour →
Shrewsbury, MA Calendar, 98 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury
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On My Own Storytime
Shrewsbury Public Library Children's Program Room , 609 Main
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Trained Maker Appointments
Shrewsbury Public Library Learning Lab , 609 Main Street, Shrewsb
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Sneak Peek/Open House
Calvin Coolidge Shrewsbury, MA 01545
5:00 pm -
MHS - Staff Return Professional Development
WEST BOYLSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT WEST BOYLSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
5:00 pm -
Upcycled Book Craft Night!
Shrewsbury Public Library Meeting Room A , 609 Main Street, Shrew
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Eye Mask Take and Make
Shrewsbury Public Library Reference Desk -
State Primary →
Shrewsbury, MA Calendar Shrewsbury, MA 01545
7:00 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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🗞 Nearby News
West Boylston
- Worcester primary guide: what to know (theworcesterguardian.org)
- Sheriff: 5-year inmate housing program has saved taxpayers $1 million (thegardnernews.com)
Northborough
- One pantry to another: Local moving company gathers food for drive (thegardnernews.com)
- Deutsche Bank AG Buys New Position in Aspen Aerogels, Inc. $ASPN (marketbeat.com)
- Steelers Part Ways with Rookie Offensive Lineman (steelersnow.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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