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Hello Barrington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Barrington Middle School fields soon be lit for night games?
  • What's replacing the old Newport Creamery in Barrington?

Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 71 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Committee willing to discuss lights at Barrington Middle School fields (eastbayri.com) — Barrington officials are considering adding lights to the middle school athletic fields to ease growing demand for playing space, but say neighbors will be closely consulted before any decision. Parks and Recreation leaders and School Committee members agree discussion should continue, pointing to newer lighting technology and existing lit facilities in town while stressing time limits and neighborhood feedback.
   

• New locally owned creamery set to open at former Newport Creamery site in Barrington (turnto10.com subscription) — Barrington residents can look forward to a new locally owned creamery opening in early 2027 at the former Newport Creamery site, restoring a beloved gathering spot. The new restaurant, run by Blount Fine Foods, plans to keep familiar favorites while adding healthier options and local specialties, giving longtime "breakfast club" regulars and families a fresh place to reconnect in town.
   

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    Thursday August 20
  • Freshmen & New Student Welcome
    Mt. Hope High School Bristol, RI 02809
    5:30 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • School Committee Meeting
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    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • CHIODOS: IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME TOUR →
    Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Elementary Schools Orientation Day
    Bristol Warren Regional SD Elementary Schools

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There's still time before school starts!
    Check with your child's doctor or nurse to make sure your children are caught up on well-child visits and recommended vaccines. The American Academy… (Nextdoor )
  • The fire at St. Luke's Catholic Church was determined to be accidental, caused by the improper disposal of incense ashes.
    9:23AM on Aug 19: The fire at St. Luke's Catholic Church was determined to be accidental due to the disposal of incense ashes. (Nextdoor )
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Warren. Apply here.
  • Brady Sullivan Properties posted a job opening for Custodian in Warren. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warren

East Providence

  • East Providence schools face $1.3M deficit as fiscal year end looms (eastbayri.com)
  • Former East Providence officer denied detail duty for 'inappropriate' behavior (eastbayri.com)
  • East Providence neighborhood plagued by influx of rats (wpri.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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