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Good day Medfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Medfield's police chief was put on paid leave this week
  • How much rain did Medfield actually get from this nor'easter?

Also on today's calendar: Children's House Open House at Riverbend and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Chief Placed on Leave as Outside Investigation Gets Underway (lawenforcementtoday.com) — Medfield's police chief has been placed on paid administrative leave while an outside investigator reviews alleged policy violations, but town officials say police services will continue without disruption. The town emphasizes its commitment to high standards and POST compliance, as past staffing and management concerns within the Medfield Police Department resurface amid union criticism of the chief's leadership.
   

• Who got the most rain from the nor'easter? (newsbreak.com) — Medfield has soaked up nearly seven inches of rain from the ongoing nor'easter, putting the town among the harder-hit communities in southeastern Massachusetts. With flooding warnings in effect and rivers still rising, residents are urged to watch for water-covered roads and stay alert as showers continue through Monday night.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Medfield Ranks #9 Among Massachusetts' Wealthiest Communities — What it Says About the Real Estate Market —Evan Walsh Read on Patch
  • AmeriVet Partners Management, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead in Medway. Apply here.
  • PGA TOUR Superstore posted a job opening for Retail Golf Services Associate in Natick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Some towns got more than 7 inches of rain, and it's not over. Here are the totals. (boston.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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