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Morning Wakefield! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why are creepy Cat in the Hat videos mentioning Wakefield schools?
  • How has Sen. Jason Lewis shaped youth health in Wakefield?

Also on today's calendar: Lynnfield Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • 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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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)

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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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