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🌱 What groundbreaking farm research just launched on 400 acres in Charlotte?
Make time for Food Drive for Farmworkers on the Charlotte Patch calendar
Hello Charlotte! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What groundbreaking farm research just launched on 400 acres in Charlotte?
- Are you owed money by the estate of a Charlotte resident?
- How did Charlotte's Miles Bergeson shine in Norwich's 9–0 win?
Also on today's calendar: Charlotte Walks - Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 61 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Partnership in the pasture (beefmagazine.com) — Charlotte is now home to the new Food Systems Research Station, a 400‑acre UVM–USDA partnership studying cattle grazing, forage crops, and climate‑resilient farming for Vermont and the wider Northeast. Researchers are testing everything from GPS‑tracked "Cow Choice" grazing to alternative annual forages, aiming to give local farmers practical, data‑driven tools to boost productivity and protect the environment. 
• State of Vermont Superior Court, Probate Division, Chittenden Unit, Docket No. 26-PR-04936 (sevendaysvt.com) — Residents should know that creditors of the late William D. Symmes of Charlotte have four months from the first publication date to submit written claims against his estate. Claims must be sent to the executor's Burlington law firm address with a copy to Chittenden Probate Court, or they may be permanently barred.
• Men's Soccer: Cadets Explode for Nine Goals in Rout of VTSU-Johnson (norwichathletics.com) — A Norwich University men's soccer rout of VTSU-Johnson featured a key early assist from defender Miles Bergeson of Charlotte, who also scored later in the match. The Cadets dominated 9–0 in Northfield, limiting Johnson to just two shots and now turn their focus to hosting Lasell University this Saturday afternoon.
📸 Around Charlotte
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Charlotte
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★ Featured events ★
- Food Drive for Farmworkers →
2858 Spear Street, Charlotte
8:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Charlotte Walks - Charlotte Park and Wildlife Refuge →
Charlotte VT
8:30 am - Food Drive for Farmworkers →
2858 Spear Street, Charlotte - CVVC Merrymac Farm Sanctuary Tour →
The Merrymac Farm Sanctuary, 490 Lime Kiln Road, Charlotte
2:00 pm - Food Drive for Farmworkers →
2858 Spear Street, Charlotte - Capital City Concerts Presents | A Fall Feast of Music and Poetry (Charlotte) →
Charlotte Congregational Church, Charlotte
4:00 pm - Food Drive for Farmworkers →
2858 Spear Street, Charlotte - Natural Fall Wreath Workshop →
Horsford Gardens and Nursery, Charlotte
10:00 am - Food Drive for Farmworkers →
2858 Spear Street, Charlotte - Vermont Reads Community Dinner →
Charlotte VT
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
📣 Charlotte Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Vergennes Farmers Market →
Vergennes City Park, Main Street, Vergennes
3:00 pm - Finance Committee, 3:30 p.m. →
Shelburne, VT Calendar Shelburne, VT 05482
3:30 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist in Shelburne. Apply here.
- M&T Bank Corporation posted a job opening for Universal Banker in Vergennes. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlotte here.
🗞 Nearby News
Shelburne
- Nest • Fall 2026 (sevendaysvt.com)
Hinesburg
- Obituary: Sylvia Jean Eddy Peet (hinesburgrecord.org)
South Burlington
- Planting Perennials This Fall (mountaintimes.info)
- The Good Citizen Challenge Sparks an Interest in Civics (sevendaysvt.com)
- Vermont officials, businesses say impacts from Canadian import ban are low (mynbc5.com)
Ok Charlotte! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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