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Hey there, Bentonville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Bentonville’s new $7,867 sewer fee hit future projects?
  • Which Bentonville inventors just landed new U.S. patents?
  • Which Bentonville restaurants were flagged in the latest health inspections?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Porch Light Sessions at The Compton.

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Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bentonville City Council votes 7-1 to approve new wastewater development fees for $239 million loan (arkansasonline.com) — Bentonville has approved new one-time wastewater development fees to repay a $239 million loan from the Alice L. Walton Foundation, funding major sewer expansions to keep growth moving. Starting Jan. 22, developers will pay $7,867 per new home-equivalent, a change city leaders say protects existing ratepayers as Bentonville’s population and wastewater needs surge toward 2050.
   

2. Patent issued for 'dual waterfall cabinet' (nwaonline.com) — Several Bentonville-based inventors have been granted new U.S. patents, including innovations in merchandise shelving systems, data routing, and modeling responses to variable values. The list highlights how local talent is contributing to national advances in retail technology and computing. It’s a snapshot of cutting-edge work happening quietly among your Bentonville neighbors.
   

3. Benton County Inspections: Multiple dead insects inside ice well; syrup-like substance observed in the bottom of a refrigerator (nwaonline.com) — Recent Benton County health inspections turned up a mix of issues at several Bentonville eateries and hotels, from dead insects and sanitizer problems to expired permits and temperature violations. The report also notes which Bentonville spots had clean inspections, giving residents a clearer picture of where local food safety stands this month.
   

4. Walmart and other US companies want to build a pipeline of skilled tradespeople (katv.com) — Bentonville-based Walmart is ramping up a tuition-free training program to turn store and warehouse workers into higher-paid maintenance technicians, aiming to ease a nationwide shortage of skilled tradespeople. The initiative, now in several states, offers hands-on and classroom instruction in fields like HVAC and electrical work, with graduates moving into roles that can pay over $30 an hour.
   

5. NWA outdoor briefs: Small lakes get trout, Polar Bear tournament set (nwaonline.com) — Lake Bentonville has just been stocked with rainbow trout, giving local anglers fresh winter fishing opportunities close to home. The roundup also highlights upcoming bass tournaments, hikes, outdoor expos, and hunting and education programs around Northwest Arkansas that Bentonville residents can join in early January.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PLEASE HELP!!
    ‼️We lost our indoor-only little boy, Alphonse, last night in our neighborhood off 14th street and Been Road in Bentonville. He’s black and white and… (Nextdoor Windwood)
  • Anyone missing a kitty?
    He seems friendly and well fed but meowing for his family. (Nextdoor Kristyl Heights)
  • RML Auto posted a job opening for Svc Porter/Safety Sensitive in Bentonville. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Bentonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bentonville here.

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