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🌱 Harmful Algal Bloom Closes Westborough Lake

And check out Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale on the Westborough Patch calendar

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Cheers Westborough! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Toxic algae forces sudden closure of popular Westborough lake
  • Westborough home values surge over 22 percent in one month
  • Worcester County store sells a $2.4 million winning lottery ticket

Also on today's calendar: Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Harmful Algal Bloom Closes Westborough Lake — Westborough residents should be aware that a harmful algal bloom has forced the closure of a local lake, limiting recreation while officials monitor water quality and assess when it will be safe to reopen. (Westborough Patch)
   

• Westborough Home Prices Jump More Than 22 Percent In August — Westborough homebuyers and sellers are seeing a hot market, with local home prices jumping more than 22 percent in August compared to earlier periods, signaling strong demand and rising property values. (Westborough Patch)
   

• $2.4M Lottery Ticket Sold At Worcester County Convenience Store — A winning $2.4 million lottery ticket was sold at a Worcester County convenience store, drawing attention across the region, including nearby Westborough residents hoping for a local winner. (Worcester Patch)
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Northborough

  • Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty to Anabolic Steroid Trafficking and Firearm Charges (crweworld.com)
  • Governor declares September as 'Massachusetts Apple Month' (wwlp.com)
  • Yatco's Thomas Shares Candy Category Growth Strategies and Consumer Trends (cstoredecisions.com)

Southborough

Shrewsbury

  • Shrewsbury Home Sales, Prices Fell In August As Inventory Rose (patch.com)

Ok Westborough! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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