🌱 What Ferguson’s retirement means for Rutland’s voice on Beacon Hill

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In today's newsletter:

• What Ferguson’s retirement means for Rutland’s voice on Beacon Hill

Also on today's calendar: Annual Family Holiday Pops.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 31 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 29, low: 20.
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• State Rep. Kim Ferguson Will Not Run For Re-Election (patch.com) — Rutland residents will see a change in State House representation as Rep. Kimberly Ferguson, who has served the 1st Worcester District since 2010, announced she won’t seek re-election. Her decision ends eight terms representing Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, and Westminster, where she has held leadership roles and focused heavily on education and local issues.
   

📸 Around Rutland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rutland

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Wednesday December 17

• Dept. of Public Utilities - Public Hearing for Electricity Aggregation
  Rutland, MA Calendar
  2:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Finance Committee Meeting
  Rutland, MA Calendar , Rutland Public Library 280 Main St. , Rutland
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Annual Family Holiday Pops
  Mechanics Hall , 321 Main St , Worcester
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Chamber Chat – Shake Up Wellness Cafe
  Shake Up , 179 W Boylston St , West Boylston
  10:00 am
• Sing And Swing with Deb Hudgins
  Richard Sugden Library , 8 Pleasant St , Spencer
  10:00 am
• Animal Adventures Hubbardston: Story Time (Recommended Ages 2-6)
  Animal Adventures Hubbardston EBL Corp , 39 Burnshirt Rd , Hubbardston
  10:00 am
• Bemis Farms Holiday Swag
  Richard Sugden Library , 8 Pleasant St. , Spencer
  1:00 pm
• Life in the Spirit Bible Study
  Heavens Harvest Farm , 965 Oakham Rd , New Braintree
  3:30 pm
• MHS - High School Art Show & Concert
  Major Edwards Elementary West Boylston, MA 01583
  5:30 pm

Friday December 12

• Showroom Open
  Chaffinville Floral - Vintage & Gifts , 211 Doyle Rd Suite B , Holden
  10:00 am
• Joey and Friends
  Friendly Ass Farm , 195 Charlton Rd , Spencer
  10:30 am
• Karate (Adult) with Brad Warren
  Listening Wellness Center , 35 South St , Barre
  5:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Floor Technician in Paxton. Apply here.
• Anna Maria College posted a job opening for Social Work BSW/MSW Adjunct Faculty in Paxton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rutland here.

🗞 Nearby News

Holden

• This South Shore town voted on MBTA zoning in less than 15 minutes (patriotledger.com)

West Boylston

• We asked, you voted: Here's what T&G readers say is the best diner in Central Mass. (telegram.com)

Spencer

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

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