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  • What's really at stake in Quincy's court fight over the mayor's raise?

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lawsuit over Quincy mayor's raise is still hung up in court (patriotledger.com) — Quincy residents are still waiting for final resolution of the legal fight over Mayor Tom Koch's rescinded six-figure raise, as a Norfolk Superior Court judge weighs whether to finalize her ruling on petition signatures or restart the petition process in December. The case could determine how citizen petitions on mayoral pay and other issues proceed under Quincy's charter before the 2027 municipal election.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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