🌱 Patch AM: What Frugal Fannie’s closing means for Westwood shoppers this fall.

Hi Westwood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What Frugal Fannie's closing means for Westwood shoppers this fall.
• See who advanced from the Mid-Am qualifier at Norfolk Golf Club.

Also on today's calendar: The Pumpkin Patch is Back Sep 26 to Oct 31! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Windy and cool with rain, with a high of 60 and low of 53 degrees.
• Sunday: Brisk and cool with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 57.
• Monday: Remaining cool with rain, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Frugal Fannie's in Westwood to close for good (wpri.com) — A longtime shopping staple in Westwood, Frugal Fannie's Fashion Warehouse, is closing permanently after more than 40 years, with a going-out-of-business sale already underway. Owners cite health issues, staff retirements, and an unrenewable lease, and are inviting loyal customers to stop in over the final weeks to say goodbye and find discounted clothing, shoes, and accessories.
   

• 2026 Mid-Amateur Qualifying: Norfolk GC (massgolf.org) — Westwood's Norfolk Golf Club just hosted the final qualifier for the Massachusetts Mid-Amateur Championship, where 13 golfers secured spots in the October 7–9 state tournament. Local readers may recognize the course as players like Jake Shuman shot standout rounds, helping wrap up statewide qualifying ahead of the championship in Brockton.
   

📸 Around Westwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westwood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• The Pumpkin Patch is Back Sep 26 to Oct 31! →
  United Church of Christ in Medfield, 496 Main St, Medfield
  9:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Eustis Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Market →
  Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
  10:00 am
Monday September 28
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library, 206 Waltham St, Newton
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Grandparents Day →
  Hale Education, Inc., 80 Carby St, Westwood
  10:00 am
• Friends of the Library Book Sale →
  Westwood Public Library, 660 High St, Westwood
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 29
• Cyclocross Training Races →
  Hale Education, Inc., 80 Carby St, Westwood
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Boston Skyline Chorus →
  Panera Bread, 1100 Lexington St, Waltham
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Group Hike to Dedham Town Forest →
  960 Washington St, Dedham
  10:00 am
• Harvestfest →
  Martha Jones Elementary School, 80 Martha Jones Rd, Westwood
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Great Pumpkin Smash MTB Race →
  Hale Education, Inc., 80 Carby St, Westwood
  9:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Cyclocross Training Races →
  Hale Education, Inc., 80 Carby St, Westwood
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Michaels posted a job opening for Early Morning Stocking Team 5am in Westwood. Apply here.
• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Meat Team Member (Service Counter) - Full Time in Dedham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dedham

• Ed Sheeran's tour is at Gillette Stadium tonight and tomorrow amidst controversy (nbcboston.com)
• Mass. nor'easter threats: List of severe weather warnings, advisories that are in effect (boston25news.com)
• America's British History: English Architecture in Colonial America – From Timber Framing to Georgian Elegance (anglotopia.net)

Norwood

• Police seek suspect in arson investigation in Norwood (newportdispatch.com)
• OneLocal Bank Makes Financial Literacy Fun with Free Money App (macaronikid.com)

Canton

• Canton Schools Get Large Grant For New Literacy Curriculum (patch.com)

Ok Westwood! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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