Friday: Sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 45 degrees.
Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 45.
Sunday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Best Small Cities to Visit in USA 2026: Explore Lexington, Apex, Saratoga and More (travelandtourworld.com) — A new small-city travel ranking highlights several U.S. destinations and specifically names Arlington among additional top picks worth exploring. For local residents, the piece underscores Arlington's appeal to visitors seeking New England heritage and small-town character, while also offering planning tips for travelers interested in similar communities nationwide.
• Even as overdoses ebb, Mass.-born opioid program finds crisis isn't over (bostonglobe.com) — A Massachusetts-grown police-led addiction recovery model, pioneered in part by Arlington's former police chief, is helping drive down opioid deaths while shifting officers toward treatment and compassion. The program now links hundreds of departments nationwide, but still plays a major role across Massachusetts communities as overdoses persist and fentanyl-laced drugs keep the crisis dangerous.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
True Story Theater performs "Stories of Mental Health" in honor of World Mental Health Day —Tonia Read on Patch
Walking on High Street Medford —Jonathan S. Read on Patch
Winchester best fall views walking —Jonathan S. Read on Patch
Hello, There's an elderly man who speaks Italian mostly.... Does anyone know someone who could be with him who can speak Italian together?? (Nextdoor Skunk Hollow)
Quince & Co posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Full Time in Arlington. Apply here.
Earl Enterprises posted a job opening for Bertucci's-Kitchen / Pasta Cook in Medford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Belmont
Belmont church answers call for social justice through bike donations (belmontvoice.org)
7 standouts from Lexington's comeback win over Belmont (soccerjournal.com)
Parents Press for Action on Racism, Antisemitism (belmontvoice.org)
Medford
Medford Launches Study For Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (patch.com)
Somerville Announces Date For Staple Halloween Event (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 did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!