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In today's newsletter:

  • What will Fredericksburg's school board decide in Monday night's meeting?
  • What the new Fall Hill and Bridgewater changes mean for your drive
  • Where Fredericksburg's school‑zone speed cameras are catching drivers now.

Also on today's calendar: Informational Meeting on Data Centers and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• On the Agenda, Oct. 5-9 (fredericksburgfreepress.com) — Fredericksburg residents should know the city school board meets Monday at 6 p.m. to approve updated governance norms and protocols and finalize how student representatives will be appointed. The roundup also highlights major meetings in Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania, and Stafford, including tax, planning, and data‑center decisions that could affect the wider region.
   

• Public works installs safety modification at Fall Hill and Bridgewater (fredericksburg.com) — Fredericksburg's Public Works Department has just added yellow reflective posts at Fall Hill Avenue and Bridgewater Street, shifting the intersection toward a right-in, right-out setup to address recurring safety issues and blocked left turns. Backed by a VDOT safety study, the change aims to improve traffic flow and protect drivers, while residents can still reach Bridgewater Street using alternate neighborhood routes.
   

• Speed Cameras Rake in Millions (fxbgadvance.com) — If you drive near Fredericksburg school zones, you're now likely on camera, with six speed cameras across four city zones already generating over $1.1 million in fines. The story explains where local and nearby county cameras are placed, how much tickets cost, how revenue is used, and what speeds will trigger a mailed citation.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hummingbirds-I have not seen any for over a couple of weeks!
    I put out nectar a week ago and 1 just showed up today! Surprise! (Nextdoor Riverbend)
  • I have seen a hummingbird (1 - 3 daily) regularly.
    Experts say that in Virginia you should leave your feeder stocked until Nov. 5 to accommodate stragglers. Also I change my feeder every 4th day. (Nextdoor South Lee Hill)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Lowell Police Capt. James Fay graduates from FBI National Academy (lowellsun.com)
  • 'What do o you want Shaq to do? Spit in the FBI director's face?' – Stephen A. Smith defended Shaquille O'Neal after fan outrage over an honorary FBI badge (basketballnetwork.net)
  • Pete Hegseth Cites Psalm 33 as Pentagon Announces New Office of Religious Affairs (beliefnet.com)

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  • Maryland's governor visits Virginia to stump for Vindman, according to Cole's Facebook page (potomaclocal.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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