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Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradicated In Shrewsbury — Shrewsbury residents can breathe easier as officials confirm the destructive Asian longhorned beetle has been fully eradicated locally, marking a major victory for the town's trees and neighborhoods after years of monitoring and control work. (Shrewsbury Patch)
2. 2026 Autumnal Equinox Is Tuesday; When It Will Feel Like Fall In MA — Massachusetts residents, including those in Shrewsbury, can look ahead to Tuesday's autumnal equinox and learn when cooler, fall-like weather is expected to finally settle into the state. (Across Massachusetts Patch)
3. 10 Massachusetts Towns Where Black Bears Have Been Spotted In 2026 (takingthekids.com) — Shrewsbury made this year's list of Massachusetts towns with black bear sightings after a young bear wandered busy routes in May, prompting a coordinated response and relocation that highlights how residents should handle future encounters.
4. Hi (again)! I'm Vy! Yippee! (wellesley.edu) — A Wellesley College sophomore from Shrewsbury shares their campus involvements, love of Massachusetts, and fondness for Lake Quinsigamond and local ice cream, offering a personal glimpse into life as a first-generation student from your hometown.
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