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🌱 Sen. Jamie Eldridge, Tim Shea Advance In Middlesex, Worcester Senate Race

Happening soon: Jewish New Year Fair on the Marlborough Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Marlborough! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Eldridge and Shea move closer to representing Marlborough on Beacon Hill
  • Stricter e-bike rules coming to streets around Whitcomb Middle School
  • Meet the new educators getting ready for Marlborough classrooms

Also on today's calendar: Jewish New Year Fair and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Nancy N.!

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a quick shower, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sen. Jamie Eldridge, Tim Shea Advance In Middlesex, Worcester Senate Race — Voters in the Middlesex and Worcester Senate district, which includes Marlborough, saw incumbent Sen. Jamie Eldridge and challenger Tim Shea advance, setting up a key contest that will shape the region's representation on Beacon Hill. (Marlborough Patch)
   

2. E-Bike Safety Enforcement Planned Near Whitcomb Middle School — Families near Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough should expect stepped-up e-bike safety enforcement around campus, as officials respond to growing concerns about student riding behavior and traffic safety in the surrounding neighborhood. (Marlborough Patch)
   

3. Marlborough School Introduces New Teachers And Staff For Next School Year — Families in Marlborough can get to know the new teachers and staff joining local schools next year, as the district highlights who will be working with students and in key support roles across the system. (Marlborough Patch)
   

4. Marlborough Fire Calls Continue To Rise In August — Marlborough residents are seeing a steady rise in fire department emergency calls, intensifying firefighters' concerns about staffing levels and the need for long-term planning, including a potential Westside station. (Marlborough Patch)
   

5. Marlborough Police Introduce School Resource Officers For New School Year — Marlborough families will see three dedicated school resource officers assigned across the high school, Assabet, Whitcomb Middle, and elementary schools as classes resume, aiming to boost safety, relationships, and support for students and staff. (Marlborough Patch)
   

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  • Roof repair needed - 4 unit townhouse building in Northborough.
    My neighbor has a leak on his portion of the roof, and believes some shingles need to be replaced. It's leaking into his ceiling when it rains. If… (Nextdoor Bartlett)
  • Can anyone give me a recommendation for a physical therapy place in Marlborough?
    I had shoulder surgery in May and need to get back to PT after returning to MA after the summer away. Thanks! (Nextdoor Marlborough)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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