🌱 Patch AM: How Chelmsford police turned a Facebook sale into a sting

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In today's newsletter:

• How Chelmsford police turned a Facebook sale into a sting
• Chelmsford's Jon McKennedy scores big in $10,000 modified win

Also on today's calendar: The Tenderbellies - LIVE award-winning folk/bluegrass! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 61, low: 36.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police: Man stole e-bike during Facebook Marketplace meetup, tried to sell it (boston25news.com) — Chelmsford police say an 18-year-old from Burlington stole a $4,000 e-bike during a Facebook Marketplace meetup at a local home, then tried to resell it online. Officers tracked the listing, set up a sting in Watertown, arrested the suspect, and returned the bike. Residents are reminded to be cautious when arranging in-person online sales meetups.
   

• Jon McKennedy Wins Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series NAPA Fall Final At Stafford Speedway (racedayct.com) — Chelmsford's Jon McKennedy captured a $10,000 win in the Monaco Modified Tri-Track Series NAPA Fall Final at Stafford Motor Speedway, dominating the 80-lap feature. The detailed recap walks through key cautions, pit strategy, and late-race drama. Local racing fans can see how McKennedy outpaced a strong regional field to secure the top spot.
   

📸 Around Chelmsford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelmsford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17
• The Tenderbellies - LIVE award-winning folk/bluegrass! →
  First Church Unitarian, 19 Foster St, Littleton
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Select Board Meeting →
  Dennis Ready Meeting Room 204, 50 Billerica Rd, Chelmsford
  6:00 pm
• Andover Choral Society Open Rehearsal →
  Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
  7:20 pm
Tuesday October 6
• World Cerebral Palsy Day →
  Chelmsford MA
• Board of Assessors →
  Town Hall Offices, Rm 110, 50 Billerica Rd, Chelmsford
  9:30 am
• Board of Health →
  Chelmsford Town Offices, LL06 Fire Training Room, 50 Billerica Rd., Chelmsford
  6:00 pm
• Board of Health Meeting →
  LL06, 50 Billerica Road, Chelmsford
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Traditional New England Bean Supper →
  Congregational Church In North Chelmsford, 15 Princeton St, Chelmsford
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Tai Chi for Beginners - Free Intro Session →
  Alpha Martial Arts Academy, 40 Vinal Square, Chelmsford
  5:50 pm
Saturday October 17
• Annual Fall Craft Fair and Bake Sale →
  Congregational Church In North Chelmsford, 15 Princeton St, Chelmsford
  9:00 am
• Trinity's Trunk or Treat 2026 →
  170 Old Westford Rd, Chelmsford
  2:00 pm
• Music Bingo to Benefit Officer Sean Collier Memorial Fund →
  Princeton Station, 147 Princeton St, Chelmsford
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Lowell

• Lowell Police Capt. James Fay graduates from FBI National Academy (lowellsun.com)
• Jack Kerouac Center in Lowell launches fundraising campaign (bostonherald.com)
• Scott Grimes, the voice of Steve Smith who never stopped singing (martincid.com)

Westford

• The Five Minute Read: Youth flag football in Lowell (lowellsun.com)

Ok Chelmsford! 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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