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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Reading's kratom debate matters for Stoneham's own health rules.

Also on today's calendar: No Kings: Vote Early and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 🩺 Board of Health 10-8-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com) — Stoneham is highlighted as one of several nearby communities that already restrict kratom sales, as Reading's Board of Health moves toward its own local ban and tougher tobacco penalties. The meeting recap also covers vaccination clinics, inspection activity, and efforts to improve public access to health board materials, offering a useful preview of regional public health trends that could influence Stoneham policies.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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