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You won't want to miss Grafton Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ on the Westborough Patch calendar

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Greetings Westborough! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Westborough schools earn spot among Massachusetts' top performers
  • National chicken favorite grows its footprint in Worcester County
  • How Westborough police tracked a summer of car break-ins to one suspect

Also on today's calendar: Grafton Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 12 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 82, low: 53.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Westborough Public Schools Among Best In MA, New Ranking Says — Westborough residents can take pride as Westborough Public Schools are highlighted among the best in Massachusetts, reflecting strong local academic performance and school quality. (Westborough Patch)
   

2. National Chicken Chain Expands In Worcester County — Food lovers in and around Westborough may soon have another dining option as a national chicken chain grows its presence across Worcester County. (Worcester Patch)
   

3. Suspect arrested on motor vehicle break-in charges in Worcester (newportdispatch.com) — Westborough residents are being urged to lock their cars and remove valuables after police linked a suspect, arrested in Worcester, to a string of local nighttime vehicle break-ins. Detectives say the investigation into the summer-long pattern led to multiple charges.
   

4. Volleyball Recap: Westborough's Undefeated Season over After Six Games (maxpreps.com) — Westborough High's volleyball team saw its undefeated run end in a tight 3-1 loss at Shrewsbury, but the 5-1 Rangers quickly regroup as they host in-conference rival Grafton at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
   

5. Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge Amazon To Stop Westborough Drone Delivery Plans (newbostonpost.com) — Westborough's state lawmakers are urging Amazon to pause its local Prime Air drone delivery rollout until residents' concerns about noise, privacy, safety, and flight details are fully addressed. The company will return to the Westborough Planning Board on October 6.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is road construction on Exit 72A: I-95 N /...
    There is road construction on Exit 72A: I-95 N / US-3 S » Boston / Peabody reported at 7:25 AM. (Nextdoor )
  • There is a traffic light fault on Crossing Blvd...
    There is a traffic light fault on Crossing Blvd reported at 7:07 AM. (Nextdoor )
  • Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service- Cashier in Westborough. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time - Sales Associate - Outside Lawn & Garden - Opening in Westborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westborough here.

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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