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In today's newsletter:

• What does a troubled nursing home chain's expansion mean for Wakefield residents?
• How did Wakefield boys soccer dominate Tewksbury in their 7–2 win?

Also on today's calendar: The Best Flippin' Card Show Monthly Mixer and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cooler with clouds, then sun, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 53.
• Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Depressing and scandalous': Lawmakers want Healey administration to explain lax nursing home oversight (bostonglobe.com) — A Wakefield nursing home is among three facilities recently bought by a chain whose quality record is drawing sharp scrutiny from state lawmakers. Officials are pressing the Healey administration and health regulators over years of lax vetting of nursing home operators, while new oversight regulations are finally set for a vote this month that could affect how homes in Wakefield and beyond are approved.
   

• Friday's HS roundup: Tyngsboro, Shawsheen football teams stay red hot (lowellsun.com) — Wakefield High boys soccer rolled past Tewksbury 7–2 in a non-league matchup, highlighting a strong night for several area teams. The roundup also covers big football wins for Tyngsboro and Shawsheen, strong swim performances across the Merrimack Valley, and a full slate of local volleyball, golf, soccer, and field hockey results from Friday night.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• The Best Flippin' Card Show Monthly Mixer →
  15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr, Woburn
  8:30 am
• Coins, Stamps & Collectibles: Free Appraisal Day at the Spellman Museum →
  Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 241 Wellesley St, Weston
  10:00 am
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

Monday October 5
• Open Rehearsals for Andover Choral Society →
  Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
  7:20 pm
• Intro to Traditional Martial Arts & Lion Dance →
  70 Cross St, Winchester, MA, 01890
  8:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Open House on Tuesday, October 6th →
  480 North Ave, Wakefield
  4:00 pm
• WMGLD Open House →
  480 North Ave, Wakefield
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Eephus screening with cast Q&A and autographs →
  Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St, Arlington
  12:00 pm
• Wakefield Food Festival →
  525 Main St, Wakefield
  5:00 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

• New Italian Children's Books at the Beebe Library —Sharon N Read on Patch
• WMGLD Celebrates Public Power Week —Ann Hadley Read on Patch
• 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

• Circle K posted a job opening for Store Assistant Manager in Wakefield. Apply here.
• Buffalo Wild Wings posted a job opening for Bartender in Saugus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wakefield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stoneham

• Winchester Committee for Community Preservation eyes eight projects for funding at Town Meeting (homenewshere.com)
• Bruno Giacosa Dinner (bostonchefs.com)
• Obituaries - Oct 1, 2026 (timesargus.com)

Reading

• Reading Public Library Offers Fall Programs Focused on Sustainability and Community (thereadingpost.com)
• Reading Art Association to Feature Pastel Landscape Demonstration (thereadingpost.com)
• 💰 FY28 Override Forum 9-30-26 AI Recap (readingrecap.com)

Melrose

• Assault, Disorderly Conduct, And Fake Guns: Melrose Police Log (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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