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Spotted on the Northborough calendar: Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale

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Hey there, Northborough! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning apple picking? See why Tougas Farm tops local fall lists.
  • What a new federal investigation could mean for Northborough schools.

Also on today's calendar: Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 59, low: 51.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The ultimate Massachusetts apple picking guide for fall 2026 (boston.com) — Tougas Family Farm in Northborough is highlighted as a top pick-your-own destination this fall, offering more than 30 apple varieties, wagon rides, barnyard animals, and plenty of cider treats. The broader guide rounds up dozens of Massachusetts orchards with prices, activities, and food options so you can plan a perfect weekend outing close to home or on a scenic day trip.
   

• Trump administration investigates Massachusetts following reported 'gender transition' by minor without parental consent (voz.us) — Federal education officials have opened a civil-rights investigation into the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough over allegations that staff facilitated a student's gender transition without parental consent, a move that could affect local policies and training. The case, tied to a Catholic family's custody dispute with Massachusetts child welfare authorities, has also drawn in the Justice Department and prompted public comments from Governor Maura Healey.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is an emergency vehicle on N Spencer Rd...
    There is an emergency vehicle on N Spencer Rd reported at 8:57 AM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
  • There is an emergency vehicle on I-290 E reported...
    There is an emergency vehicle on I-290 E reported at 8:02 AM. "Emergency Vehicle Use Caution" (Nextdoor )
  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Floor Technician in Northborough. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Northborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northborough here.

🗞 Nearby News

Westborough

  • Things to Do: Blackberry Smoke, Porchfest, Pat Halpin and more ... (telegram.com)
  • Engineered extracellular vesicles enriched with the miR‐214/199a cluster enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy in ovarian cancer (nih.gov)
  • U.S. Department of Education investigating custody, gender transition case of student (masslawyersweekly.com)

Shrewsbury

  • Destructive Asian longhorned beetle is eradicated in Shrewsbury, state officials say (wgbh.org)

Marlborough

  • Longtime Marlborough Jeweler Celebrates 40-Year Milestone (patch.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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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