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Coffee in hand, Westwood? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Unified hoops showdown brought Westwood students and police together

Also on today's calendar: Charles River Repair Coalition Repair Cafe and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Variable clouds with a shower, temps: high: 65, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westwood Police Officers Tip Off Against the WHS Unified Basketball Team (town.news) — Westwood High School's Unified Basketball team soundly defeated the Westwood Police Department, 106–44, in a lively October 6 game that packed the WHS gym and celebrated inclusion. Organized by student-athlete Ava Meredith with support from Special Olympics Unified Sports, the matchup brought officers, students, and families together, and both sides hope to make it an annual community tradition.
   

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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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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