🌱 Patch AM: What led to a child’s bike colliding with a Northborough police cruiser?

Coffee in hand, Northborough? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What led to a child's bike colliding with a Northborough police cruiser?
• How did Northborough's high school stack up in new state rankings?

Also on today's calendar: 3rd Annual Connect at the Courts Pickleball Tournament AND Community Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
• Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 11-year-old injured in crash with police cruiser in Northborough (boston.com) — An 11-year-old boy riding his bike in Northborough was taken to the hospital with apparently minor injuries after colliding with a police cruiser near Main and River streets. Both he and the officer were transported for evaluation, and Northborough police say the cause of the Tuesday afternoon crash remains under active investigation.
   

• Abby Kelley stands out in new U.S. News high school rankings (theworcesterguardian.org) — Northborough High's performance gets a nod in new U.S. News rankings, where a Worcester charter school leads the region and Massachusetts schools overall score strongly. The piece explains how the rankings work, highlights Abby Kelley Foster's standout results, and notes that schools in nearby Westborough, Shrewsbury, and Northborough are also among Worcester County's stronger performers.
   

📸 Around Northborough

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northborough

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• 3rd Annual Connect at the Courts Pickleball Tournament AND Community Day →
  Nelson Ball Pickleball Courts, Lyman St, Westborough
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• Apples Around Town Artist Reception →
  Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St, Northborough
  11:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners and Beyond
  Northborough Free Library Conference Room , 34 Main St, Northboro
  12:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Grill & Chill Summer Send Off →
  Trinity Church of Northborough, 23 Main St, Northborough
  11:30 am
Monday August 31
• Free Narcan Training on Overdose Awareness Day →
  Northborough Free Library, 34 Main St, Northborough
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Tuesday Book Group
  Northborough Free Library Conference Room , 34 Main St, Northboro
  1:00 pm
• Social Worker Drop-In Hours
  Northborough Free Library Teen & Adult Program Room , 34 Main
  3:00 pm
• Fall Sports Night
  Algonquin Regional High School 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough, MA 01532
  5:30 pm
• Adult D&D Night
  Northborough Free Library Conference Room , 34 Main St, Northboro
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Baby Playtime
  Northborough Free Library Meeting Room , 34 Main St, Northborough
  10:30 am
Thursday September 3
• Tips for Being News Savvy Online
  Northborough Free Library Teen & Adult Program Room , 34 Main
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Northborough Flu Clinic Announced →
  Northborough Senior Center, 119 Bearfoot Rd, Northborough
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Northborough. Apply here.
• Phenom People posted a job opening for Freight Handler Part-Time in Northborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northborough here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westborough

• BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) CEO Sells 4,900 Shares (insidertrades.com)
• Star-studded field of LPGA Tour players ready to tackle TPC Boston for this week's FM Championship (bostonglobe.com)

Shrewsbury

• Rep's indictment marks new chapter of legislators caught in legal tangles (massterlist.com)

Southborough

• Silent Auction to support ARHS' Robotics team (mysouthborough.com)
• Kindergroup open houses to welcome potential new families (mysouthborough.com)
• Axios Pro Premium: First Look (axios.com)

Ok Northborough! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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