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🌱 Patch AM: Newton Police Looking To Identify Person Possibly Involved In Vandalism Incident

Also check out Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Emily Mathis, Singer-Songwriter Julie Silver & B'nai Torah MetroWest on the Newton Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek tips after Tesla vandalized in Newtonville
  • What does Newton's shake-up of its sustainability office really change?
  • Top-ranked Northwestern heads to Newton for a high-stakes field hockey clash

Also on today's calendar: Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Emily Mathis, Singer-Songwriter Julie Silver & B'nai Torah MetroWest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cooler with rain, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
  • Thursday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newton Police Looking To Identify Person Possibly Involved In Vandalism Incident (patch.com) — Newton residents are being asked to help police identify a man caught on surveillance video allegedly ripping the door handle off a Tesla on Washington Street in Newtonville. Described as a white man wearing a dark bucket hat and a gray "NEWTONVILLE MA" T-shirt, he was seen shortly before the August 24 incident, and detectives are seeking tips by phone or email.
   

• 'I did not retire': Ann Berwick sets record straight as administration explains sustainability shift (newtonbeacon.org) — Newton is reshaping its climate and sustainability work by moving the office into DPW and replacing co-chair Ann Berwick, who says she was abruptly fired. City leaders say the shift reflects a move from planning to on-the-ground projects, including school infrastructure, waste reduction, and decarbonization, while longtime sustainability staff stay on to implement the city's ambitious climate goals.
   

• Duke field hockey holds on for 1-0 victory against Richmond, completes undefeated opening weekend (dukechronicle.com) — Duke field hockey just capped an undefeated opening weekend and now turns its attention to a marquee matchup against top-ranked Northwestern in Newton. While the article focuses on Duke's gritty 1-0 win over Richmond, local fans may be most interested in the upcoming ACC/Big Ten Challenge game bringing elite college field hockey to Newton later this week.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • A conversation with Kimo Carter, Holliston Superintendent of Schools (hollistontownnews.com)
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  • Belmont Police Investigating Incident Involving Nude Man (patch.com)

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