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ā¢ Oct. 1 Washington District Senate candidate forum video available (hardwickgazette.org) ā A Washington County Senate forum featuring candidates including Republican Chris Neddo of Plainfield is now available to watch online. Recorded at Montpelier High School and co-hosted by several local outlets, the nearly two-hour debate lets Plainfield residents compare views from all six candidates before Novemberās election, including how each has changed their mind on key policies. 
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Foraging Club walk and nibble ā
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1414 U.S. 2, Marshfield
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Vermont Fall Open Studio Weekend ā
Artisans Hand Craft Gallery, 89 Main Street at City Center, Montpelier
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North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street, Montpelier
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Threads of History: Chamber Music of the 18th Century
Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center
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The Lonely Days Are Gone: Community Square Dance Tour ā
Brookfield Old Town Hall, 93 Stone Rd, Brookfield
4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Barre. Apply here.
- Northeast Grocery, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Service Manager in Barre. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plainfield here.
š Nearby News
East Montpelier
- Saint Joseph's Picked to Place Fifth in GNAC Championship (gomonks.com)
- World Calendar - Oct 1, 2026 (timesargus.com)
- School merger study ready to launch in central Vermont (timesargus.com)
Montpelier
- Governor announces 58 appointments to state boards and commissions (vermontbiz.com)
- November 5, 2026 Clean Water Board Public Hearing (vermont.gov)
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