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In today's newsletter:

  • What Winchester council's decision means for your voice at City Hall
  • Which Winchester-area roads will see lane closures this week?

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Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Winchester Council Rejects Proposal of Shrinking Its Size (thewinchestergazette.com) — Winchester City Council has decided not to pursue shrinking its nine-member body, keeping the current structure of eight ward representatives and an at-large mayor. Members instead signaled support for consolidating committee work into full-council Tuesday sessions starting in 2027, aiming to make meetings more accessible for working residents and streamline how issues like finance, safety, and planning are handled.
   

• Staunton District Traffic Alert for September 28 – October 2, 2026 (virginia.gov) — Drivers in and around Winchester should expect single-lane closures on Route 7 between Ross Street and Burnt Factory Road and overnight lane closures on Route 340/522 (Winchester Road) near Front Royal this week. VDOT's Staunton District list details numerous work zones across Frederick, Clarke, Warren, and neighboring counties, with pavement marking, bridge work, and safety improvements that could significantly slow regional commutes.
   

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  • I need to get an eye exam but I don't have eye insurance.
    Are there any doctors that give a discount for paying cash, or work with you such as a payment plan? If not, I still need recommendations on a good… (Nextdoor Mount Pleasant)
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    I don't know this dog. Do you? I tried to catch it but it didn't know me either and wouldn't let me get close. (Nextdoor Regency Lakes)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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