🌱 Patch AM: Need to vote in November? Barrington’s registration deadline is Sunday.

Hello Barrington! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Need to vote in November? Barrington's registration deadline is Sunday.
• Confused at Willett Avenue circles? Here's how the new rules work.

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

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Clearing and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
• Monday: Sunshine, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Upcoming Registration Deadline for November 3 General Election (newportthisweek.com) — Barrington voters have until Sunday, October 4, to register for the November 3 statewide general election, with in-person registration forms accepted at the Barrington Police Station from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The notice also explains online registration, mail ballot deadlines, and similar drop-off options across Rhode Island communities.
   

• Welcome to Willett: Roundabouts, rotaries, and rights-of-way (eastbayri.com) — Drivers near the Barrington–Riverside line should adjust to new right-of-way rules at the Willett Avenue roundabouts, where RIDOT has shifted yield signs so cars already in the circle now have priority. The state also slimmed Willett Avenue to one lane each way with new bike lanes, aiming to slow traffic and reduce crashes, though officials admit there's a learning curve for longtime local motorists.
   

📸 Around Barrington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Student Stewardship Team - St. Andrews Farm →
  St. Andrews Farm, 101 Middle Highway, Barrington
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Probate Court →
  Town Hall, Barrington
  9:00 am
• Field Hockey Game VS Wheeler
  BMS Field
  4:15 pm
• Town Council Meeting →
  Council Chamber, 283 County Road, Barrington
  6:30 pm
• Public Hearing Notice - Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan →
  Council Chamber, 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 →
  Council Chamber, Barrington Town Hall, Barrington
  7:00 pm
• Technical Review Committee →
  Council Chamber, 283 County Road, Barrington
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Building Board of Review →
  Council Chamber - Barrington Town Hall, Barrington
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Senior Services Advisory Board →
  Peck Center, 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

• Looking to replace my boiler and hot water heater in Barrington.
  Would like some references a good contractor. (Nextdoor Nayatt)

• Ocean State posted a job opening for Retail Store Associate - Part Time in Warren. Apply here.
• Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness posted a job opening for ECE Teacher Full Benefit Package Excellent Wage 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)
• Submission: Bristol and the American Revolution (eastbayri.com)
• Rhode Island Family Fun to Fall For (providenceonline.com)

East Providence

• Two candidate forums coming up in October in East Providence (eastbayri.com)
• Crisis training helped East Providence police prevent a tragedy (providencejournal.com)
• Saltwater Sessions: Sky, Sea and Shore with 'Ocean State' filmmaker Tomas Koeck (wpri.com)

Providence

• Providence Man Charged With Possessing Fentanyl, Oxycodone And Ecstasy: 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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