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🌱 How an Arlington driver was involved in this Route 7A crash
Make time for Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! on the Arlington Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How an Arlington driver was involved in this Route 7A crash
Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.
- Wednesday: Some brightening, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
- Thursday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Two-vehicle crash reported in Shaftsbury (newportdispatch.com) — A two-vehicle crash in nearby Shaftsbury sent an Arlington driver and a Shaftsbury driver to the hospital with minor injuries after a collision on Route 7A at Old Depot Road. Vermont State Police say both vehicles suffered significant front-end damage, and Arlington Rescue Squad assisted at the scene alongside Shaftsbury firefighters and a local towing company.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington
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★ Featured events ★
- Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
108 School St, Bennington
7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- AARP Bone Builders Program at the Federated Church - Arlington →
Federated Church of East Arlington, 102 Ice Pond Rd, Arlington
10:00 am - October Storytime →
Martha Canfield Library, 528 East Arlington Road, Arlington
10:00 am - 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 - AARP Bone Builders Program at the Federated Church - Arlington →
Federated Church of East Arlington, 102 Ice Pond Rd, Arlington
10:00 am - Kid Librarians Group →
Martha Canfield Library, 528 East Arlington Road, Arlington
3:30 pm - Weekly Playgroup in Arlington →
Arlington Community House, 3854 Vermont Rte 7a, Arlington
10:00 am - October Storytime →
Martha Canfield Library, 528 East Arlington Road, Arlington
10:00 am - 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
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for an insured handyman or plumber to replace a tub surround and kitchen countertop.
The place is located in Shaftsbury. Does anyone have recommendations. Thanks in advance (Nextdoor Arlington) - Hello,
I am looking for someone who can install a sink and faucet and deal with some plumbing issues. Any recommendations would be appreciated. (Nextdoor Arlington)
- EOS posted a job opening for Public Area Attendant in Manchester. Apply here.
- The Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC posted a job opening for Chef de Cuisine in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arlington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Shaftsbury
- Shaftsbury Barracks / Gross. Neg. Operation & LSA (blogspot.com)
Bennington
- Grad School Panel (bennington.edu)
- Looking Back: Stark's second militia brigade prevents Gage's defeated army from escaping (unionleader.com)
Stratton
- The North Face Race to the Summit on Oct 12 (businessdailynetwork.com)
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-- 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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