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

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Tougas Family Farm in Northborough deserves half a day this fall
  • How Tougas Family Farm put Northborough at the center of Apple Month
  • Former Northborough resident's home search uncovered cash, drugs and seven guns

Also on today's calendar: Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Not as warm, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 11 Massachusetts Animal Encounters Families Will Want To Experience (takingthekids.com) — One of the featured family outings is Tougas Family Farm right in Northborough, where kids can feed barnyard animals, play on the farm-themed playground, and enjoy pick‑your‑own fruit through the seasons. The guide also lists other animal encounters around Massachusetts, from zoos to sanctuaries, for weekend adventures. Plan on spending at least half a day at Tougas.
   

2. Governor declares September as 'Massachusetts Apple Month' (wwlp.com) — Tougas Family Farm in Northborough just hosted state officials as Governor Maura Healey proclaimed September "Massachusetts Apple Month," spotlighting local orchards and the fall picking season. The visit highlighted how farms like Tougas support tourism, jobs, and education about where food comes from. Local families are encouraged to enjoy pick‑your‑own apples and other farm activities this fall.
   

3. Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty to Anabolic Steroid Trafficking and Firearm Charges (crweworld.com) — A man who once lived in Northborough has pleaded guilty in federal court to trafficking anabolic steroids and methamphetamine, with seven firearms also involved. Investigators previously searched his former Northborough residence, seizing over $500,000 in cash, drugs, and weapons. Sentencing is scheduled for January, with potential prison terms reaching decades under federal guidelines.
   

4. Parents fight state intervention in gender-transition disputes (deseret.com) — A high-profile custody dispute involving a Northborough-Southborough student is raising alarms about how Massachusetts' child welfare system handles gender-affirming care and parental rights. The case, now in ongoing court battles, is being cited nationally alongside similar legal fights in Washington state and Indiana as advocacy groups ask the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify when parents can challenge state interventions.
   

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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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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