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In today's newsletter:

• What Westwood loses as Frugal Fannie's warehouse closes after 43 years.
• Veteran looking for work in Westwood? See this week's openings.

Also on today's calendar: Norwood Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Frugal Fannie's closing Westwood warehouse after 43 years (newsbreak.com) — Frugal Fannie's Westwood warehouse, a bargain-hunting landmark for 43 years, is closing after losing its lease, with a going-out-of-business sale already drawing longtime shoppers. The story reflects on what this loss means for Westwood's workers, local retail life, and families who relied on the store for affordable, good-quality clothing and a shared community space.
   

• Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Sept. 28, 2026 (va.gov) — Veterans in Westwood can apply for a Store Security Specialist position at Wegmans, part of a nationwide roundup of veteran-focused job openings and career resources. The listing sits alongside other Massachusetts roles and several upcoming virtual workshops, job fairs, and franchise information sessions tailored to help veterans transition into civilian careers.
   

📸 Around Westwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westwood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Norwood Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
  St. Timothy Catholic Church, 650 Nichols St, Norwood
  9:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Art of Children's Books with Author/Illustrator David Biedrzycki →
  Zullo Gallery Center For the Arts, 456A Main St, Medfield, MA, 02052,
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Cyclocross Training Races →
  573 Dover Road, Westwood
  6:00 pm
• 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
• Harvestfest →
  Martha Jones Elementary School, 80 Martha Jones Rd, Westwood
  10:00 am
• Group Hike to Dedham Town Forest →
  960 Washington St, Dedham
  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
Thursday October 8
• The Chateau (Waltham and Burlington) Fundraiser for Boston Skyline Chorus →
  The Chateau Restaurant Waltham, 195 School St, Waltham
  11:30 am
Tuesday October 13
• Ukulele Play-Along →
  Westwood Public Library, 660 High St, Westwood
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2649) in Westwood. Apply here.
• American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for Aerie - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time) in Dedham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dedham

• Man Claims He 'Went Blind' After Taking GLP-1 Medication and Reveals First Sign of Sight Loss (pulptastic.com)
• Sprawling $12 Million Fraud And Money Laundering Scheme Has A Nantucket Connection (newsbreak.com)
• Netflix Sets Oct. 14 Launch for Boston Edition of 'Love Is Blind' (hot969boston.com)

Norwood

• Massachusetts Breakfast Spots Everyone Raves About That Most Visitors Somehow Miss (takingthekids.com)

Needham

• RainCastle Named September Finalist in DesignRush Best Website Designs (natlawreview.com)
• 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) printable ballot (thegoldknight.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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