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🌱 Patch AM: How did Westwood earn a statewide award for energy efficiency leadership?

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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Westwood earn a statewide award for energy efficiency leadership?

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

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: High thin cloudiness, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Chance of a p.m. shower, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Big Y Among 17 Winners Of 2026 Mass Save Impact Awards (theshelbyreport.com) — Westwood is one of several Massachusetts towns honored with a 2026 Mass Save Impact Award for leadership in energy efficiency and electrification, with recognition coming at the State House on Oct. 27. The awards highlight projects that cut emissions and lower energy use across communities, including efforts by companies like Big Y and Agri-Mark. Collectively, this year's winners are projected to reduce emissions equivalent to powering tens of thousands of homes.
   

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Norwood

  • Yankees torture the Red Sox again, thanks to the Mass. appeal of Schlittler, Rice (nytimes.com)

Newton

  • City Rules Newton Woman Must Give Up Miniature Horse: Reports (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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