🌱 Family Remembers 8-Year-Old Boy Killed After Tree Falls At MA Summer Camp

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In today's newsletter:

• Family's tribute after tragic tree accident at summer camp
• Beloved Central MA ice cream stand gets a fresh new scoop
• Why a Marlborough race team just landed Tony Stewart's guidance

Also on today's calendar: Open House - Ninja Obstacle Gym - USA Ninja Challenge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
• Saturday: Cloudy with a few showers, temps: high: 68, low: 63.
• Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Family Remembers 8-Year-Old Boy Killed After Tree Falls At MA Summer Camp — Residents learn about a tragic accident at a Massachusetts summer camp where an 8-year-old boy was killed by a falling tree, as his family shares memories and grief. The story underscores camp safety concerns and community support across the state. (Sudbury Patch)
   

2. New Creamery Takes Over Longtime Central MA Ice Cream Spot — Ice cream lovers in Central Massachusetts get a fresh option as a new creamery moves into a longtime local shop's location, blending tradition with updated flavors and atmosphere. The change highlights evolving small-business life in the region. (Worcester Patch)
   

3. Stewart To Advise Matt Seymour Racing (speedsport.com) — Marlborough-based Matt Seymour Racing is getting a major boost as Tony Stewart signs on as special advisor ahead of the 2027 Chili Bowl. The move continues the Seymour family's rich racing legacy that began with "Boston Louie" traveling weekly from Marlborough.
   

4. Marlborough School Among Top 20 Public High Schools In MA For 2026-27, New Ranking Says — A Marlborough-based school, Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School, has been ranked 16th among all Massachusetts public high schools in U.S. News & World Report's latest statewide list. (Marlborough Patch)
   

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Sunday August 23
• Open House - Ninja Obstacle Gym - USA Ninja Challenge →
  USA Ninja Challenge - Marlborough, MA, 19 Brigham St, Marlboro
  2:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• August 2026 Auditions →
  325 Main St, Worcester
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• English Conversation Circle
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  11:00 am
• "Little M" - Library Carnival
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  12:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Musical Monday: THE FINALE!
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  10:00 am
• Nature Embroidery
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  3:00 pm
• Read to a Dog
  Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, 01752, US
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Castle Island Walk Aug 28, 2026 →
  Courtyard by Marriott - South Boston, 63R Boston Street, Boston MA 02125
  9:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Castle Island Walk August 29, 2026 →
  Courtyard by Marriott - South Boston, 63R Boston Street, Boston MA 02125
  9:00 am
• The Big Free Admission Sports Card & Autograph Show →
  Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlboro
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• The Area's Biggest Free Admission Pokemon & TCG Show →
  Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlboro
  10:00 am
Thursday September 10
• Keys Across America Tour at New England Botanic Garden →
  New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Dr, Boylston
  6:00 pm

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