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In today's newsletter:

• Why Quincy's West Nile virus risk is now rated high.
• What happened at Quincy's Mass Field Playground Thursday evening?
• How could new state rules protect Quincy nursing home residents?

Also on today's calendar: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 71, low: 44.
• Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Press Release State health officials announce 12th human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts (mass.gov) — State health officials have raised Quincy's West Nile virus risk level to high after confirming the 12th human case in Massachusetts this year, likely exposed in Norfolk County. Residents are urged to use EPA-registered repellents, avoid dusk-to-dawn outdoor activity when possible, drain standing water, and ensure window and door screens are intact to reduce mosquito bites.
   

• Quincy mother catches 'disturbing' reported incident on camera at city playground (newsbreak.com) — A Quincy mother's video led to the arrest of a man accused of open and gross lewdness at Mass Field Playground while children were nearby, with Quincy police responding and making the arrest Thursday evening. The 45-year-old suspect was arraigned in Quincy District Court Friday and released on bail, with a return court date expected in mid-November.
   

• Massachusetts Lawmakers Press Health Officials on Nursing Home Vetting Before October 14 Vote on Tougher Ownership Rules (medicaldaily.com) — Nursing homes in Quincy and Taunton run by RegalCare saw their federal quality ratings plunge from five stars to one, prompting scrutiny of how Massachusetts vets new owners. State health officials will vote October 14 on tougher licensing rules that would consider operators' out-of-state records, potentially affecting who can run facilities serving Quincy families.
   

📸 Around Quincy

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Quincy

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm
• Braintree Choral Society Open Rehearsals →
  South Congregational Church, 1075 Washington St, Braintree
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday October 4
• Eustis Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Market →
  Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Your Best Life Powered Your Best Business - General Session →
  Granite Links Golf Club, 100 Quarry Hills Drive, Quincy
  9:00 am
• Boston Hiring Event →
  Hilton, Drive, Quincy
  9:30 am
• Monday Morning Stories for Ages 2-5 @ North Quincy →
  North Quincy Library, 381 Hancock Street, Quincy
  10:30 am
• Friends Bookstore OPEN →
  Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy
  12:30 pm
• TEEN Hot Takes →
  Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy
  3:00 pm
• Coding Clubhouse for Grades 4-7 →
  Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy
  3:00 pm
• Chickadees Book Club for Grades 1-2 →
  Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Mother Goose on the Loose for Ages 12-23 months →
  Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• 2026 Sunset Hike & Hilltop Concert →
  , Canton
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Neighbors, it's fall foliage season!
  Don't stay home, come outdoors and embrace nature! (Nextdoor Squantum)
• Good evening, neighbors!
  Friday is finally here. Wishing everyone a peaceful night and a relaxing Saturday. Sometimes a quiet weekend is exactly what we need (Nextdoor Squantum)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member 980 in Quincy. Apply here.
• Panera posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor - Full Time in Quincy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Quincy here.

🗞 Nearby News

Braintree

• Toys 'R' Us has new standalone store at South Shore Plaza ‒ 1st in MA (patriotledger.com)
• Five S Factory Makeover DVD (qualitymag.com)
• Boston Whaler vs. Chris-Craft (boatingmag.com)

Milton

• 12th Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts; Risk Level Raised To High In Milton, Quincy (thequincysun.com)
• Oregon Institute of Technology President Dr. Nagi Naganathan (kobi5.com)

Boston

• Debris Field Found As Search Continues For Missing Aircraft With 6 Aboard Off Nantucket: USCG (patch.com)

Ok Quincy! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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