Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
Friday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fifth Member Position: Wakefield Retirement Board (mass.gov) — Wakefield residents are being invited to apply for an open Fifth Member seat on the town's Retirement Board, a three‑year, unpaid role that helps oversee the Wakefield Retirement System. Applicants must not be town employees, retirees, or officials, and must attend monthly morning meetings and complete required training. Letters of interest and resumes are due by noon on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Wakefield Town Council Notes - September 14, 2026 —Jonathan Chines Read on Patch
How Will You Celebrate Italian-American Heritage Month? —Sharon N Read on Patch
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate, Seasonal Flex Only, Lynnfield - Pottery Barn Kids and Teen in Lynnfield. Apply here.
Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Janitor in Saugus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wakefield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stoneham
Franklin Park Zoo - Google Arts & Culture (google.com)
Commonwealth Pediatrics Shares Insights on Pediatrician in Reading: Supporting Children Through Every Stage (middletownlifemagazine.com)
Reading
Reading Cooperative Charitable Foundation Makes Donation to Reading Pickleball Players Association (thereadingpost.com)
🩰 New England Ballet Academy to Open, Bringing Classical Ballet Training to the Region This Fall (readingrecap.com)
Whitelam Books to Host Book Launch with Author Michael McLaughlin (thereadingpost.com)
Malden
Malden Man Arrested In Federal Investigation (patch.com)
Malden To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage With Downtown Festival (patch.com)
Ok Wakefield! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!