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🌱 Patch AM: What Westwood loses as Frugal Fannie’s warehouse closes after 43 years.

Coming up: Norwood Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ on the Westwood Patch calendar

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What's up Westwood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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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.
   

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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

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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