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Coffee in hand, Barrington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Barrington residents need to know about the new trash cart rules.

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
• Friday: Cloudy, rain possible; windy, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barrington Council Amends MTG Disposal Trash Contract (upriseri.com) — Barrington's Town Council has amended its trash contract so residents can swap 95-gallon carts for smaller 64-gallon versions for free and secure up to 200 extra 95-gallon carts at no charge before a $50 fee kicks in. After sharp questioning about missed pickups, communication gaps, and call-center responses, councilors also scheduled a November follow-up to review how the rollout is working for households.
   

📸 Around Barrington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Community Church of Providence, 372 Wayland Ave, Providence
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• Housing Board of Trustees →
  Barrington Public Library, Barrington
  6:30 pm
• Open Space Committee →
  Barrington Public Library, Barrington
  6:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Bay Spring Community Center Walking Club →
  170 Narragansett Ave, Barrington
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Soil & Compost Microscopy Workshop →
  98 Federal Road, Barrington
  10:00 am
• Annual Duck Race →
  281 County Rd, Barrington
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Barrington Arts Festival →
  Barrington Library, 281 County Rd, Barrington
  10:00 am
• Arts Festival →
  Barrington Town Hall & Library, Barrington
  10:00 am
• Food & Music Festival & Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence →
  Barrington Town Hall, Barrington
  1:00 pm
Monday September 28
• RI League of Women Voters - General Election Debate →
  Barrington Public Library, Barrington
  5:30 pm
• Community Workshop: Planning for New Housing →
  Council Chamber - Barrington Town Hall, Barrington
  6:00 pm
• Resilience and Energy Committee →
  Barrington Public Library, Barrington
  6:30 pm
• Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting →
  Barrington Public Library, Barrington
  6:30 pm

📣 Barrington Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness posted a job opening for Cleaner Janitor in East Providence. Apply here.
• Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Merchandise Processing Associate in Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warren

• Colt Andrews' Cronan is named Bristol Warren district teacher of the year (eastbayri.com)

East Providence

• Rhode Island women's clubs are fading. Why they're fighting on (providencejournal.com)
• 2026 Rhode Island High School Football Top 25 Rankings – Sep. 22 (on3.com)
• Letter to the Editor: Rhode Island's Lieutenant Governor Must Be Ready to Lead (thenewportbuzz.com)

Portsmouth

• Portsmouth Woman Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining Public Assistance: Cops (patch.com)

Ok Barrington! 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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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