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🌱 Mathews stands out for affordability in Chesapeake Bay retirement roundup

Mathews, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Mathews! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Mathews stands out for affordability in Chesapeake Bay retirement roundup

Also on today's calendar: Autumn Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did Beethoven say when he heard about reincarnation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
  • Thursday: A stray thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Wallet-Friendly Small Towns To Retire In Chesapeake Bay (worldatlas.com) — Mathews has the lowest median home value in a roundup of 10 Chesapeake Bay retirement towns, at about $193,000, according to the feature. Its waterfront setting and natural areas add to the appeal, though hospital care requires roughly a half-hour trip to Gloucester. Prospective buyers are advised to check flood maps and insurance costs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Merakey USA posted a job opening for Direct Support Professional in Kilmarnock. Apply here.
  • IICRC posted a job opening for Commercial Janitorial Cleaning in Poquoson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mathews here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Virginia Takes Down Glenville State With 41-3 Victory (virginiasports.com)
  • Business Notes: Kiln Creek Kroger reopens; Veteran-owned company launches first branded product (dailypress.com)
  • Moral progress requires an honest engagement with history (uscatholic.org)

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Ok Mathews! 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: "What did Beethoven say when he heard about reincarnation?" — I'll be Bach! (Thank you Raymond S. for sending it in!)
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