Good morning Chelmsford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Can Chelmsford's massive line slow Andover's explosive offense Friday night?
How are "mega-master" hearings changing immigration cases in Chelmsford?
Also on today's calendar: Rainbow Bazaar Doll, Bear, and Toy Show and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
Sunday: Cool with periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The 10 high school football games to watch in Week 2 and our picks (bostonglobe.com) — Chelmsford football hosts Andover this week in a closely watched matchup, with the Lions' huge offensive line facing a high-powered Andover attack. The game is one of the state's top Week 2 contests, giving Chelmsford fans an early test of how their team stacks up against a larger Merrimack Valley Conference rival.
• Immigration legal reps decry 'mega-master' hearings, lack of due process in court (nenc.news) — Immigration advocates are raising alarms about new "mega-master" hearings and inexperienced temporary judges at the Chelmsford immigration court, saying local immigrants risk deportation without fair notice or a neutral arbiter. Chelmsford-based court watchers describe chaotic scheduling, long security lines, and video-only judges, arguing these changes undercut due process for New England families traveling from across the region.
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🗞 Nearby News
Lowell
UMass Lowell launches Office of Community Engagement (lowellsun.com)
Lowell drafts community benefits agreement on data centers, development (lowellsun.com)
Lowell Memorial Auditorium Welcomes New U.S. Citizens (insidelowell.com)
Westford
Committee to Decide Future of Westford Elementary Schools (westfordcat.org)
Wilmington
Road Closures Coming Up Due To Work In Wilmington (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!