🌱 Patch AM: How a new heritage area could shape Seekonk’s future funding options

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new heritage area could shape Seekonk's future funding options

Also on today's calendar: Senior Health Solutions and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 48.
• Saturday: Not as warm with sunny spells, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sowams Heritage Area Plan Reaches Barrington Council (upriseri.com) — Seekonk is one of nine communities included in a proposed Sowams National Heritage Area now under federal review, following a public comment phase publicized by the town. The plan would not change local zoning or property rights but could open doors to federal funding for preservation, education, tourism, and climate-resilience projects if Congress ultimately approves it.
   

📸 Around Seekonk

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Seekonk

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Seekonk Speedway →
  Seekonk Speedway, 1782 Fall River Ave, Seekonk
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Senior Health Solutions →
  410 Newman Ave, Seekonk
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Scarecrow Fest →
  410 Newman Ave, Seekonk
  9:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Featured: Storytime on the Go →
  410 Newman Ave, Seekonk
Monday September 21
• Fall Snail Trails Family Nature Play →
  Osamequin Farm, Walnut Street, Seekonk
  9:30 am
• Tiny Hands Workshop →
  410 Newman Ave, Seekonk
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• Special RISPCA Storytime →
  410 Newman Ave, Seekonk
  10:00 am
• Crafternoon in the Children's Room! →
  410 Newman Ave, Seekonk
  1:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Toddler Storytime →
  410 Newman Ave, Seekonk
  10:00 am
• Knit & Crochet Club →
  410 Newman Ave, Seekonk
  11:00 am
• Autumn Mug Rug: Hand-Stitched Applique →
  410 Newman Ave, Seekonk
  6:00 pm
• Autumn Mug Rug: Hand-Stitched Applique (Session 1) →
  410 Newman Ave, Seekonk
  6:00 pm

📣 Seekonk Shout Outs!

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Seekonk PatchAM possible:

• Happy Health Center — (508) 258-7500
• Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio — 4012471397
• Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Seekonk. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team member in Swansea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Seekonk here.

🗞 Nearby News

Attleboro

• 45 Holman St #1, Attleboro, MA 02703 (zillow.com)
• Attleboro Pet of the Week—Halo (northstarreporter.com)

Ok Seekonk! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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