🌱 Patch AM: Confused at Willett Avenue circles? Here’s what drivers must do now

Good morning to you Barrington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Confused at Willett Avenue circles? Here's what drivers must do now
• Where Barrington residents can register before Sunday's election deadline
• How District 67 candidates would change housing rules affecting Barrington

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Costume Craft Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Warmer with sunny spells, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Welcome to Willett: Roundabouts, rotaries, and rights-of-way (eastbayri.com) — Drivers using Willett Avenue near the Barrington–Riverside line now must yield to vehicles already in the two roundabouts, after RIDOT quietly flipped the right-of-way rules this summer. Officials say the change, plus a new "road diet" and bike lanes, should slow speeds and improve safety, though Barrington leaders may not have been fully notified.
   

• Upcoming Registration Deadline for November 3 General Election (newportthisweek.com) — Barrington voters have until this Sunday, October 4, to register if they want to participate in Rhode Island's November 3 general election. You can drop off registration forms at the Barrington Police Station on Federal Road between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., or use the state's online tools and mail ballot options if that's easier.
   

• District 67 candidates differ on their top priorities (eastbayri.com) — State House District 67 candidates outline very different priorities that could affect Barrington and neighboring Warren. Independent Joseph DePasquale wants to overhaul Rhode Island's affordable housing law to restore more local zoning control, while Democrat Nicole Jellinek focuses on speeding up medical licensing to ease the statewide healthcare provider shortage.
   

📸 Around Barrington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Barrington 5K Run Festival →
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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Barrington 5K & Fun Run & Fall Fest →
  Barrington, RI Calendar, 9 Old County Road, Barrington
  8:30 am
• Student Stewardship Team - Sowams Woods →
  Sowams Woods, South Lake Drive, Barrington
  9:00 am
• International Coastal Cleanup - Barrington Beach →
  Barrington Town Beach, 88 Bay Road, Barrington
  9:00 am
• Town Resilience Garden Work Day →
  Barrington Town Hall, 283 County Road, Barrington
  9:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm →
  St. Andrews Farm, 101 Middle Highway, Barrington
  1:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Public Hearing Notice - Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan →
  Barrington, RI Calendar, 283 County Rd, Barrington
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Flu Clinic - students and staff/faculty
  Barrington Public Schools, 220 Lincoln Ave, Barrington
  8:00 am
• Planning Board →
  Barrington, RI Calendar, Council Chamber, Barrington Town Hall 283 County Rd, Barrington
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Building Board of Review →
  Barrington, RI Calendar, Council Chamber - Barrington Town Hall 283 County Road, Barrington
  6:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Halloween Costume Craft Event →
  Smiling Angel's Society, 475 Sandy Ln, Warwick
  11:00 am
Saturday October 17
• 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport! →
  5 Touro Park St W, Newport
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Recall Alert!
  Sierra Nevada Cheese Company is recalling all Graziers Raw Milk Cheese currently in the market due to the potential contamination with E. coli… (Nextdoor )

• Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness posted a job opening for ECE Teacher Full Benefit Package Excellent Wage in East Providence. Apply here.
• Nordson Corporation posted a job opening for Supervisor, Quality Control in East Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warren

• 'Oktoberfest' with a 'twist' inspires Warren Heritage Foundation's 2026 gala (eastbayri.com)
• Warren Athletic Hall of Fame inducts 19 in Class of 2026 (eastbayri.com)
• New art exhibit at Imago explores the architecture of community (providenceonline.com)

East Providence

• Two candidate forums coming up in October in East Providence (eastbayri.com)

Providence

• Hope Man Charged With Stealing More Than $10K In Property: Cops (patch.com)
• Providence Man Charged With DUI: Cops (patch.com)
• Pawtucket Woman Charged With DUI: 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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