Friday: Cloudy; p.m. rain, breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
Saturday: Breezy with rain, temps: high: 61, low: 54.
Sunday: Windy with occasional rain, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What's up with this AI 'Cat in the Hat' trend hitting Mass. schools and towns? (boston.com) — Wakefield parents are reacting to an unsettling AI-driven "Cat in the Hat" social media trend that includes accounts naming the town and local schools. Edited images and ominous captions have circulated on TikTok and Instagram, prompting concern from at least one Wakefield mom and drawing attention from authorities across New England.
• Sen. Lewis honored with Legacy Award by Wake-Up Coalition (advocatenews.net) — Wakefield's Unified Prevention Coalition (Wake-Up) has honored State Senator Jason Lewis with its Legacy Award for years of work supporting youth health and substance-use prevention in town. Local officials say his efforts have shaped policies that protect Wakefield teens from nicotine, alcohol, and other risks, and will continue influencing community programs for years to come.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Liberty pet food drive exceeds goal of 250 for 250th —cindy schatz Read on Patch
Senator Lewis Honored with Legacy Award by the Wakefield Unified Prevention Coalition —Jason Lewis Read on Patch
Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Wakefield. Apply here.
W W Williams posted a job opening for Service Coordination Supervisor in Wakefield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wakefield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Stoneham
Local Event: What's at Stake in the Midterms? Thoughtful Thursday with Sen. Jason Lewis (patch.com)
Saugus Sports Roundup: Sachems football prepares for home opener; girls soccer battles back for tie (advocatenews.net)
She was told they'd separate her recycling from the waste. It wasn't true. (nenc.news)
Reading
Person Taken To Trauma Center Following Rollover Crash In Reading, Fire Officials Say (patch.com)
🐨 Killam School Building Committee 9-21-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)
Melrose
Melrose Completes Playground Renovations At Popular Park (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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