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🌱 What we know about the Fairfax domestic shooting and arrest
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In today's newsletter:
- What we know about the Fairfax domestic shooting and arrest
Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: On-and-off snow, 1-3", with a high of 33 and low of 25 degrees.
- Wednesday: Low clouds, temps: high: 29, low: 20.
- Thursday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of 31 and low of 4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Suspect officially arrested in connection to Fairfax shooting (mychamplainvalley.com) — A Fairfax resident has been arrested and jailed without bail after a non-fatal shooting on Fletcher Road that police say stemmed from a domestic situation. Two people were injured but are expected to recover, and the suspect faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated domestic assault, reckless endangerment, and attempted first-degree murder. Authorities are withholding the victims’ names while the case proceeds.
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Brownell Library , 6 Lincoln Street , Essex Junction
10:00 am - Community Meal – Milton
Arrowhead Senior Citizen Center, inc , 46 Middle Rd , Milton
12:00 pm - Knitting Group
Haston Library , 5167 Main St , Franklin
1:00 pm - Knitting and Crochet for Kids
Library Meeting House > Upstairs Space , 830 Main Street , Colchester
3:30 pm - Conservation Commission Regular Meeting CANCELLED
Milton, VT Calendar , 43 Bombardier Rd. , Milton
6:30 pm - Conservation Commission Regular Meeting
Milton, VT Calendar , 43 Bombardier Rd. , Milton
6:30 pm - Open 9:00-1:00 (Note early closure)
Bent Northrop Memorial Library , 164 Park Street , Fairfield - Christmas Eve Day (Town Offices Closed)
Milton, VT Calendar Milton, VT 05468 - Economic Development Commission Meeting (CANCELED)
Milton, VT Calendar , 43 Bombardier Rd. , Milton
4:00 pm - The Library closes early for the Holidays
Brownell Library , 6 Lincoln Street , Essex Junction
5:00 pm - Christmas Day (Town Offices Closed)
Milton, VT Calendar Milton, VT 05468 - Library closed
Haston Library , 5167 Main Street , Franklin
Tuesday December 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Franklin West School Nutrition in Fairfax. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Experienced Shift Manager in Milton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfax here.
🗞 Nearby News
Milton
- Last weekend before Christmas; shoppers pack University Mall (wcax.com)
Essex
- Late-game goal pushes Stowe past Missisquoi (samessenger.com)
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