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🌱 Patch AM: Lake Maspenock dispute case advances beyond Framingham District Court

Happening soon: Dudley Pond Run & Walk 5K & Kids Fun Run on the Framingham Patch calendar

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Lake Maspenock dispute case advances beyond Framingham District Court

Also on today's calendar: Dudley Pond Run & Walk 5K & Kids Fun Run and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 70, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hopkinton man accused in attack over lake dispute indicted (newsbreak.com) — A lake-use dispute at Hopkinton's Lake Maspenock that allegedly escalated into an attempted drowning has now moved into the higher-stakes Middlesex Superior Court after an indictment. The case passed through Framingham District Court, where the 70-year-old defendant posted bail and was ordered to stay away from Sandy Beach and the alleged victim.
   

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Ok Framingham! 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 was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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