Tuesday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 69.
Thursday: A t-storm; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Thoreau School's 'fire wing' stays closed as classes begin (concordbridge.org) — Families connected to Thoreau Elementary should plan for continued disruption, as the fire-damaged wing remains closed and won't reopen until at least October while a new dry fire suppression system is installed. Students are being shifted into modular classrooms, insurance will cover most repair costs, and the district is delaying parking lot paving to fund safety upgrades.
• Black Heritage Trail signs receive final Select Board approval (concordbridge.org) — Concord's Select Board has officially approved nine Black Heritage Trail markers, many in Concord Center, highlighting local Black residents, antislavery activism, and a house where Harriet Tubman once stayed. After months of debate over sign size and placement, the town secured state and federal funding, with installations targeted for this fall while cemetery locations undergo separate review.
• 10 Easy Massachusetts Walks Under 2 Miles For Anyone Who Wants Views, Not A Workout (takingthekids.com) — One of the easiest scenic walks on this statewide list is right in your backyard at Walden Pond, where a mostly flat 1.7–1.9 mile loop hugs the shoreline and passes Thoreau's cabin site. The guide also highlights nine other short, low-effort trails across Massachusetts, offering relaxed options for families, casual walkers, and anyone craving views more than a workout.
Men's Soccer Scores Three Late Goals to Stun Ramapo, 3-2 (babsonathletics.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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