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🌱 What the $19.7M Route 7 overhaul means for Rutland County drivers
Rutland, Vermont Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Rutland! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What the $19.7M Route 7 overhaul means for Rutland County drivers
- How Rutland tips helped locate a missing neighbor this holiday weekend
Today's riddle: What goes up but never goes down? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Warmer with periods of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• VTrans receives over $19 million in federal funds for Route 7 reconstruction (vtdigger.org) — Rutland County drivers will see major changes on Route 7, as VTrans just secured $19.7 million in federal funding to help rebuild the busy Pittsford-to-Brandon stretch. Work starting this fall through 2028 will widen lanes, add truck climbing lanes, improve shoulders for cyclists and pull-offs, and upgrade drainage and wildlife crossings to make travel safer and smoother. 
• UPDATE: Rutland Barracks / Missing Person (blogspot.com) — Vermont State Police from the Rutland Barracks have safely located Mark Herring, a Rutland resident who was reported missing after last being seen near Coolidge State Park in Plymouth on July 4. Troopers found him Monday morning at a home on U.S. Route 4, and while his situation is not considered suspicious, police had been concerned about his health and thanked the public for helpful tips.
📸 Around Rutland
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Yonder Mountain String Band →
Paramount Theatre, VT, 30 Center St, Rutland
7:30 pm
Wednesday July 8
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Other local events
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Tunesday Concert Series | Red Hot Juba
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Pittsford Village Farm 42 Elm Street, Pittsford, VT 05763
6:00 pm -
The Great Brandon Auction - Indoors
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Brandon Town Hall 1 Conant Sq., Brandon
11:00 am -
It's All About Recycling Camp
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Chaffee Art Center 16 S Main St, Rutland, VT 05701
1:00 pm -
11th Annual KMBC Bike Bum Race Series
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Race Location: Rabbit Hole 4763 Killington Rd Killington, VT 05751
2:00 pm -
Neighborhood Play Program | White Memorial Park
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Meadow Street Park Tuesdays & Thursdays White Memorial Park Wednesdays
3:00 pm -
Seven to Sunset Concert Series 2026
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Main Street Park
7:00 pm -
The Great Brandon Auction - Indoors
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Brandon Town Hall 1 Conant Sq., Brandon
11:00 am
Tuesday July 7
Wednesday July 8
Thursday July 9
📣 Rutland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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ADULT WATERCOLOR — (7/9) →
Chaffee Art Center, 16 S Main St, Rutland
5:30 pm -
Friday Night Live! →
Rutland Downtown Historic District, 68 Merchants Row, Rutland
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Friday Night Live →
Rutland Downtown Historic District, 68 Merchants Row, Rutland
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4th Annual Garden Party at Chaffee Art Center 7/11 →
Chaffee Art Center, 16 S Main St, Rutland
11:00 am
Thursday July 9
Friday July 10
Saturday July 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tonight our garage camera caught a bear in our driveway.
The poor thing was limping along on three legs, clearly in great pain with one paw clearly broken or unusable. They could not put any weight on it. … (Nextdoor Mendon) - Looking for gardening help.
Weeding and small bush trimming. I injured my hand and need some help. Please.let me know if you know anyone. (Nextdoor Historic SW Rutland)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Rutland. Apply here.
- US Department of Veterans Affairs posted a job opening for Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) in Rutland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rutland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brandon
- What to Do: Sunday, July 5 (wcax.com)
Poultney
- JULY 2026 ● ISSUE #34 (poultneyjournal.com)
Ok Rutland! 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: Your age. (Thank you Dawn K. for sending it in!)
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