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In today's newsletter:
- What does the saints-statue ruling mean for Quincy's new safety building?
- Quincy mourns celebrated writer and Squirrel Girl creator William P. Murray
- Quincy community remembers the life and service of Thomas J. Synan
Also on today's calendar: River Rock Music Festival and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cooler with rain, with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 71, low: 64.
- Thursday: A morning thunderstorm or two, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Massachusetts high court rules against saints statues (christianpure.com) — Massachusetts' highest court has temporarily blocked Quincy from placing large statues of Catholic saints outside its new public safety building, finding they likely amount to unconstitutional government endorsement of religion. Quincy residents who sued, along with civil-liberties groups, call it a win for religious neutrality, while Mayor Thomas Koch and the city's lawyers vow to keep fighting to honor police and firefighters. 
2. William P. Murray (thequincysun.com) — Quincy is remembering acclaimed writer William Patrick Murray, a longtime North Quincy resident and creator of Marvel's cult-favorite Squirrel Girl, who passed away suddenly on August 25. Known for his Doc Savage novels, Destroyer series work, and deep ties to pulp and comics fandom, he also traveled widely, wrote extensively on pop culture, and remained connected to the community he called home.
3. Thomas J. Synan, 91 (thequincysun.com) — Quincy is mourning longtime resident Thomas J. Synan, a former priest, social worker, and devoted YMCA volunteer whose life of service touched many across the community. Visiting hours are Wednesday, Sept. 2 at Keohane Funeral Home on Hancock Street, with a Celebration of Life and Funeral Mass Thursday at St. John's Church, followed by burial at Pine Hill Cemetery, all in Quincy.
4. Massachusetts State Trooper dishonorably discharged mid-probe into off-duty behavior (bostonherald.com) — A Massachusetts State Police trooper has been dishonorably discharged after resigning amid an investigation into undisclosed off-duty conduct, just as two other troopers face separate misconduct cases. One of them, Christopher Regan, is set for arraignment after allegedly assaulting a fellow trooper at a Quincy bar, raising fresh questions about oversight and training costs within the department.
📸 Around Quincy
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Quincy
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★ Featured events ★
- River Rock Music Festival →
Weir River Farm, 140 Turkey Hill Ln, Hingham
1:30 pm
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- All Write Writing Group @ North Quincy
Thomas Crane Library NQ Dinegan Room North Quincy Library, 381 Hancock Street, Quincy
6:30 pm - Art in the Evening for Ages 2 - 5
Thomas Crane Library Children's Room Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy
6:30 pm - Sing, Explore, Create for Ages 0-2 REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Thomas Crane Library NQ Dinegan Room North Quincy Library, 381 Hancock Street, Quincy
9:15 am - English Talk Time - New Student Registration
Thomas Crane Library Literacy Office Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA\
10:00 am - Sing, Explore, Create for Ages 0-17 months @ North Quincy REGIST
Thomas Crane Library NQ Dinegan Room North Quincy Library, 381 Hancock Street, Quincy
10:00 am - Stitch, Chat & Connect with One Another (Knitting and/or Croc
Thomas Crane Library Classroom Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 0216
11:45 am - Friends Bookstore OPEN
Thomas Crane Library Bookstore Main Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy, MA, 0216
12:30 pm - Open Hours @ The Cranium
Thomas Crane Library The Cranium Makerspace, 40 Washington Street, Thomas Crane Publi
5:00 pm - Basic Accounting & QuickBooks® Certificate Program →
, Quincy
6:00 pm - Danny "Budzo" Light Bearer Award Celebration Honoring Marty Walsh →
Granite Links Golf Club, 100 Quarry Hills Dr, Quincy
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Massachusetts State Election Day →
Weymouth Public Library 138 Multipurpose Room Tufts Library, 46 Broad Street, Weymouth
7:00 am - Narcissistic Support Group
Weymouth Public Library 231 Meeting Room Tufts Library, 46 Broad Street, Weymouth, MA
10:00 am - Library Drop-In Hours at Chill on Park
Mattapan Branch Library 10 Hazelton Street, Mattapan, MA 02126
1:00 pm - Teens: Drop In Games
Weymouth Public Library Teen Room Tufts Library, 46 Broad Street, Weymouth, MA, 02188
3:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- BrightPath Kids Corporation posted a job opening for Child Care Certified Infant Teacher in Quincy. Apply here.
- My Gym Enterprises posted a job opening for Children's Gym Teacher in Braintree. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Quincy here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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