Good morning Arlington! 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:
Arlington lands $2 million boost for housing and downtown upgrades
Also on today's calendar: HONK! Festival w/35 U.S activist bands on-site, plus 6 int'l bands streaming in; runs Oct.9-11. and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arlington Awarded $2 Million For Housing And Infrastructure Projects (patch.com) — Arlington has secured more than $2 million in state grants to boost affordable housing, modernize infrastructure, and improve its downtown. The funding will help build 40 new income-restricted units at Emma's Court, upgrade water and pump stations, enhance pedestrian and transit access on Massachusetts Avenue, and support small businesses and future housing planning.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
RESOLVED: Raccoon emergency 9 pm Sunday night Just found a raccoon in my livingroom. No idea how it got in. Tried several wildlife removal and can't find anyone who will… (Nextdoor East Arlington)
CVS posted a job opening for Store Associate in Arlington. Apply here.
Balducci's Food Lover's Market posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Somerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Belmont
Belmont Schools To Launch 'Multiple Pathways' to Graduation Program (belmontvoice.org)
Thanksgiving Football Game Move Sparks Division (belmontvoice.org)
Medford
Students sent home after sewage backup shuts down Medford High School (boston25news.com)
Nudify apps are turning up in middle schools, and a new law gives parents a lever (morningoverview.com)
Cambridge
Cambridge Educators Push For New Contracts At City Hall Rally (patch.com)
Ok Arlington! 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 Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!