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🌱 Patch AM: Iconic MA Discount Store Closing For Good After 40 Years
Coming up on the Westwood Patch calendar: The Pumpkin Patch is Back Sep 26 to Oct 31!
Good morning Westwood! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Beloved Westwood discount fashion warehouse begins its final markdowns
- What Westwood police say about the school bus crash investigation
Also on today's calendar: The Pumpkin Patch is Back Sep 26 to Oct 31! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Windy; afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Windy and cool with rain, temps: high: 60, low: 54.
- Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Iconic MA Discount Store Closing For Good After 40 Years (patch.com) — Westwood shoppers are saying goodbye to Frugal Fannie's Fashion Warehouse on Wilson Way, which is closing after more than 40 years in town. Owners cite medical hardships, key retirements and an expiring lease, and have launched a going-out-of-business sale with increasing markdowns and gift card redemptions available through Nov. 11. 
• Possible Medical Event May Have Contributed to Westwood School Bus Crash (town.news) — Westwood families are learning more about Tuesday's school bus crash near Downey Street, where a bus carrying Downey and Pine Hill students left the roadway and sent one child and the driver to the hospital. Police say a possible medical event involving the driver is under investigation, while school staff and emergency crews quickly helped students contact parents and get safely home.
📸 Around Westwood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westwood
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★ Featured events ★
- The Pumpkin Patch is Back Sep 26 to Oct 31! →
United Church of Christ in Medfield, 496 Main St, Medfield
9:00 am - Eustis Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Market →
Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
10:00 am - Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library, 206 Waltham St, Newton
7:00 pm - Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
Virtual,
6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Grandparents Day →
Hale Education, Inc., 80 Carby St, Westwood
10:00 am - Cyclocross Training Races →
Hale Education, Inc., 80 Carby St, Westwood
6:00 pm - Boston Skyline Chorus →
Panera Bread, 1100 Lexington St, Waltham
12:00 pm - 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 - Great Pumpkin Smash MTB Race →
Hale Education, Inc., 80 Carby St, Westwood
9:00 am - Cyclocross Training Races →
Hale Education, Inc., 80 Carby St, Westwood
6:00 pm - The Chateau (Waltham and Burlington) Fundraiser for Boston Skyline Chorus →
The Chateau Restaurant Waltham, 195 School St, Waltham
11:30 am
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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- Borchers Cusano Trust Law — (508) 803-1900
- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
- Michael Mahoney Real Broker MA LLC — 6176159435
- Southeast Railing Co Inc — 7818287088
- Charles River Mechanical — (774) 564-1558
- Ritucci sports spine and pain management center — (508) 722-0450
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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 Store Receiver - Full Time in Dedham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dedham
- Ben Rice: College High school How old is of the yankees (sportsjone.com)
- Netflix announces release date for Boston 'Love Is Blind' season (nbcboston.com)
- Storm threats: Here's every weather alert in effect as nor'easter targets Massachusetts (boston25news.com)
Norwood
- Stress Corrosion Cracking of Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium Alloy in 3.5 wt.% NaCl Solution (nih.gov)
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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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