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Good morning Tewksbury! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Tewksbury overdose probe leads to fentanyl trafficking arrest
  • How did Tewksbury swimmers and golfers fare in this week's meets?
  • Why Vic's Waffle House puts Tewksbury on the breakfast map

Also on today's calendar: Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) 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: Showers late in the afternoon, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine; nice, less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fatal Fentanyl Overdose At Tewksbury Motel Leads To Arrest, Police Say (patch.com) — Tewksbury police say a Lawrence man has been charged with fentanyl trafficking after a fatal overdose at a Main Street motel earlier this month. Working with regional law enforcement, officers arrested the suspect and secured cash bail at Lowell District Court, while emphasizing their commitment to pursuing every lead in overdose deaths. Residents are reminded they can anonymously report suspected drug activity through the department's tip line.
   

• Area Roundup: Salem volleyballers stop Astros, stay unbeaten (cnhi.com) — Tewksbury student-athletes are busy this week, with the Methuen/Tewksbury swim team topping Billerica 99-86 behind multiple-event winners and strong diving scores. On the golf course, Tewksbury split recent matches against Methuen and Billerica/Haverhill in competitive tri-meets, while neighboring schools logged notable volleyball, soccer, field hockey, and cross-country performances.
   

• We Ranked 9 Of The Best Breakfast Restaurants In Massachusetts And These Made The Cut (takingthekids.com) — One of the standout breakfast spots highlighted statewide is Vic's Waffle House on Old Main Street in Tewksbury, praised for its crisp waffles, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and family-friendly bustle. The list encourages readers to make Tewksbury a breakfast destination along Route 38, alongside other beloved morning stops across Massachusetts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi everyone!
    Looking for a recommendation for a handyman who can help with replacing 3 toilets in Woburn and in Tewksbury ideally this week! (Nextdoor Meadowlands)
  • Hallmark posted a job opening for Hallmark Merchandiser (part-time) Tewksbury, MA 01876 in Tewksbury. Apply here.
  • Town of Andover posted a job opening for Lead Food Service Utility Worker in Andover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tewksbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Andover

  • Andover Begins $500K Tewksbury Street Sidewalk Project Through Complete Streets (patch.com)

Billerica

  • Fatal Fentanyl Overdose At Tewksbury Motel Leads To Arrest, Police Say (patch.com)
  • Bedford Police Department Investigates Motor Vehicle Vandalisms (thebedfordcitizen.org)
  • Woodland HomeWorks Provides No‑Cost Roofing Package To Wilmington Veteran & Retired Firefighter (wilmingtonapple.com)

Wilmington

  • THIS WEEKEND: Boston Tattoo Convention Returns To Wilmington's Shriners Auditorium On September 18-20 (wilmingtonapple.com)
  • 5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (wilmingtonapple.com)

Ok Tewksbury! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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