🌱 Patch AM: How a Wakefield grad is turning plastics engineering into a STEM success

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Wakefield grad is turning plastics engineering into a STEM success
• Six expert-backed ways to feel more confident at your child's IEP

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 84, low: 54.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Morgan Donegan (uml.edu) — A Wakefield native, Morgan Donegan is studying plastics engineering and business at UMass Lowell, building on her family's legacy at the university. She's already involved in research, mentoring, and outreach programs that promote sustainability and support future engineering students. Her story offers a concrete example of academic and career paths available to Wakefield teens considering STEM.
   

• 'Please help my child learn': Six tips to help parents navigate an IEP meeting (bostonglobe.com) — Families in Wakefield navigating special education can draw on statewide IEP rules plus insight from a local expert at Launch Psychological Associates in town. The piece walks parents through evaluations, independent assessments, and how to prepare for emotionally charged meetings so they can better advocate for services, accommodations, and realistic goals for their children in Massachusetts public schools.
   

📸 Around Wakefield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wakefield

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  American Legion Post 221, 357 Great Rd, Bedford
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
  Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Intro to Traditional Martial Arts & Lion Dance →
  70 Cross St, Winchester, MA, 01890,
  8:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Intro to ADUs →
  111 High St, Medford
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• Austin Prep: Fall Open House →
  Austin Preparatory School, 101 Willow St, Reading
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Silent Book Club
  Blake Gallery Beebe Library, 345 Main Street, Wakefield
  6:30 pm
• Silent Book Club (IN PERSON)
  Blake Gallery Beebe Library, 345 Main Street, Wakefield
  6:30 pm
• Tonno Wakefield to Host "Tucci in Italy" Wine Dinner on October 1, 2026 →
  Tonno Wakefield, 175 North Ave, Wakefield
  6:30 pm
Monday October 5
• Open Rehearsals for Andover Choral Society →
  Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
  7:20 pm
Saturday October 10
• Eephus screening with cast Q&A and autographs →
  Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St, Arlington
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• No Kings: Vote Early →
  Stoneham Town Common, 340 Main St, Stoneham
  10:30 am
Tuesday October 20
• Nimble Thimblers Quilt Guild Annual Fabric Sale and Auction →
  77 Preston St Wakefield MA
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Meet Titus, Dodgeball, Annabella, Cannon and PF Flyer this Saturday morning! —cindy schatz Read on Patch
• Wakefield Town Council Notes - September 28, 2026 —Jonathan Chines Read on Patch
• Wakefield's Downtown Needs Safety Improvements —Kathleen Tuhy Read on Patch

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wakefield. Apply here.
• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Wakefield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wakefield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stoneham

• E F Gilmore's Newest Commander Lives to See Veterans Smile (swampscotttides.org)

Lynnfield

• Lynnfield's MarketStreet To Host Northeast Arc Run, Walk And Roll For Inclusion (patch.com)

Reading

• 🐨 Killam School Building Committee 9-28-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)
• Colonial Chorus Players Presents Dark Satire The Pillowman (thereadingpost.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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