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Hello Westborough! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Off-duty Worcester officer found dead as police search for woman
  • See how Massachusetts high schools stack up for 2026-27
  • How much did Westborough police activity actually drop in July?

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

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Off-Duty Worcester Police Officer Found Dead, Woman Sought — An off-duty Worcester police officer was found dead, and authorities are seeking a woman connected to the case, with no apparent ties to Westborough mentioned so far. (Worcester Patch)
   

2. These Are The Best Public High Schools In MA For 2026-27: U.S. News — Massachusetts families can explore U.S. News' new 2026-27 public high school rankings to see how their local schools, including those near Westborough, compare statewide. (Across Massachusetts Patch)
   

3. Westborough Police Arrests, Crashes Declined In July — Westborough police handled fewer arrests, crashes, and total calls in July than in June, even as traffic stops held steady, offering a snapshot of recent public safety trends in town. (Westborough Patch)
   

4. 'I really like the community': Meet Daniel Hehir, Westborough's new fire chief (communityadvocate.com) — Westborough's newly appointed fire chief Daniel Hehir, a longtime department veteran, shares his enthusiasm for the community and outlines hopes for a future substation and regional collaboration.
   

5. I-495 Northbound Lane Closure Began Saturday, August 15 (franklinmatters.org) — Expect ongoing right-lane closures on I-495 northbound by the I-90 interchange affecting Westborough drivers for about three weeks, with additional overnight ramp closures and detours posted on the project website.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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