🌱 Can Arlington Memorial’s offense rebound in Saturday’s road showdown?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can Arlington Memorial's offense rebound in Saturday's road showdown?
• How could a new EMS district affect Arlington's rescue squad?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Soccer Preview: Poultney and Arlington Memorial Meet with Both Offenses Looking to Wake Up (maxpreps.com) — Arlington Memorial's boys soccer team heads to Poultney on Saturday at 11 a.m., looking to bounce back after a tight 2–1 loss to Twin Valley that snapped a six-game win streak. With Arlington now 6–3 and Poultney at 2–7, local fans can expect a motivated Eagles squad trying to reignite its offense on the road.
   

• Public meetings to begin on EMS regionalization study (benningtonbanner.com) — Regional planners are rolling out a major EMS regionalization plan that could influence how Arlington's own rescue squad is funded and structured in the future. The report recommends forming a union municipal district for Bennington County squads, aiming to control rising costs and stabilize emergency coverage, with public outreach starting in October and potential town votes in March 2027.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  108 School St, Bennington
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Community Coffee in Arlington →
  The Arlington Common, 3938 Vermont Rte 7a, Arlington
  9:00 am
• 3rd Annual Barn Dance →
  Grange Pavilion, 62 Covered Bridge Road, Arlington
  4:00 pm
Monday October 5
• AARP Bone Builders Program at the Federated Church - Arlington →
  Federated Church of East Arlington, 102 Ice Pond Rd, Arlington
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Kid Librarians Group →
  Martha Canfield Library, 528 East Arlington Road, Arlington
  3:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Weekly Playgroup in Arlington →
  Arlington Community House, 3854 Vermont Rte 7a, Arlington
  10:00 am
Thursday October 8
• October Storytime →
  Martha Canfield Library, 528 East Arlington Road, Arlington
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Community Coffee in Arlington →
  The Arlington Common, 3938 Vermont Rte 7a, Arlington
  9:00 am
• Cookbook Club →
  Martha Canfield Library, 528 East Arlington Road, Arlington
  11:00 am
• Author Visit- Book Release for Lory Reed "I Did It!" →
  Martha Canfield Library, 528 East Arlington Road, Arlington
  2:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Patches! A Wearable Art Program for Teens →
  Martha Canfield Library, 528 East Arlington Road, Arlington
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Adult Gentle Yoga
  Bennington Free Library, 101 Silver St, Bennington
  11:00 am
Friday October 2
• Coffee and Convo at the Bennington Community Market →
  Bennington Community Market, 239 Main St, Bennington
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Casella Waste Systems, Inc. posted a job opening for Heavy Equipment Operator - Transfer in Arlington. Apply here.
• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Walmart Stocker in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

• Noted Saranac Lake Photographer Exhibits at SUNY Canton (canton.edu)

Bennington

• Grad School Panel (bennington.edu)
• Roundup: Pittsfield girls soccer heating up and more from the weekend (berkshireeagle.com)
• Instant Replay: 089 (classicalwcrb.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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