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🌱 What’s next for the former Sam’s Steakhouse site in Ludlow?
You won't want to miss Second Annual Okemo Valley Oktoberfest at Off The Rails – Saturday, October 3rd – Noon-8pm on the Ludlow Patch…

What's up Ludlow! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What's next for the former Sam's Steakhouse site in Ludlow?
Also on today's calendar: Best of Vermont Summer Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 72, low: 45.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Flood-damaged Sam's Steakhouse in Ludlow demolished following FEMA buyout (wcax.com) — Sam's Steakhouse in Ludlow, heavily damaged in the July 2023 floods, is now being demolished after a FEMA-funded buyout and purchase by the town. Crews are clearing the Route 103 site along the Black River, while officials weigh future, state-approved uses for the vulnerable floodplain parcel.
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📸 Around Ludlow
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ludlow
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★ Featured events ★
- Second Annual Okemo Valley Oktoberfest at Off The Rails – Saturday, October 3rd – Noon-8pm →
Off the Rails, 64 Pond St, Ludlow
12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Gypsy Reel leads an open session of Irish traditional music at Killarney Pub →
Killarney irish Pub, 44 Pond Street, Ludlow
6:30 pm - Best of Vermont Summer Festival →
Okemo Field, Bixby Rd, Ludlow
11:00 am - Gypsy Reel leads an open session of Irish traditional music at Killarney Pub →
Killarney irish Pub, 44 Pond Street, Ludlow
6:30 pm - Best of Vermont Summer Festival →
Okemo Field, Bixby Rd, Ludlow
11:00 am - Gypsy Reel leads an open session of Irish traditional music at Killarney Pub →
Killarney irish Pub, 44 Pond Street, Ludlow
6:30 pm - Best of Vermont Summer Festival →
Okemo Field, Bixby Rd, Ludlow
11:00 am - Gypsy Reel leads an open session of Irish traditional music at Killarney Pub →
Killarney irish Pub, 44 Pond Street, Ludlow
6:30 pm - Best of Vermont Summer Festival →
Okemo Field, Bixby Rd, Ludlow
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Saturday October 17
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Friday October 23
📣 Ludlow Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Homeschool Art Exploration Program '26-'27 →
Endless Creations Studio, 23 maple street, chester
10:00 am - LADIES NIGHT →
Endless Creations Studio, 23 maple street, chester
5:00 pm - USS Open House
Springfield Public School, 60 Park St, Springfield
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Ludlow. Apply here.
- Vail Resorts, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Child Care Attendant in Ludlow. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ludlow here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- Crown Point Women's Golf Association fosters camaraderie and competition (vermontjournal.com)
- LMH exits Green Mountain merger group; First Group 7 meeting Oct. 13 (chestertelegraph.org)
Windsor
- B.A.R.E. Essentials Spa Opens Medical Spa Location in Windsor to Serve Tecumseh and Surrounding Communities (statenews.net)
- Hip Hops: Culture shock in ME, NH, VT and MA (and Kentuckiana too) - Food & Dining Magazine (foodanddine.com)
Ok Ludlow! 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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