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🌱 Patch AM: How a Barrington-announced bill could reshape police leadership training
Also check out Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA on the Barrington Patch calendar
Good morning Barrington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Barrington-announced bill could reshape police leadership training
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 did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Warm; a p.m. shower possible, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bill would create 'commander-level' training curriculum for LE agencies nationwide (police1.com) — From a Barrington dateline, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is promoting a bill that would create a national, commander-level training curriculum and voluntary certification system for police leaders. The measure aims to improve accountability, officer wellness, and community relations, and has already passed the Senate unanimously while awaiting a House vote. Local readers may see its impact on Rhode Island law enforcement leadership training. 
📸 Around Barrington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington
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★ Featured events ★
- Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA →
Ramada Inn, located at 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA,,
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Locker Night - Aqua and Yellow Clusters
Barrington Middle School 220 Lincoln Ave, Barrington, RI 02806
5:00 pm - Housing Board of Trustees →
Barrington, RI Calendar, Barrington Public Library 281 County Rd, Barrington
6:30 pm - Locker Night - Lime Cluster
Barrington Middle School 220 Lincoln Ave, Barrington, RI 02806
5:00 pm - Zoning Board of Review and Appeals →
Barrington, RI Calendar, PD Room, Barrington Middle School 261 Middle HWY, Barrington
7:00 pm - Free Qigong in the Park →
Rose Larisa Memorial Park, East Providence
10:00 am - Open Space Committee →
Barrington, RI Calendar, Barrington Public Library 281 County Rd, Barrington
6:30 pm - Food Truck Fridays in Barrington! →
Police Cove Park & Boat Ramp, 100-, 106 County Rd, Barrington
4:00 pm - Rhody Food Trucks - Food Truck Friday →
Barrington, RI Calendar, POLICE COVE PARK 100 County Road, Barrington
4:30 pm - Matt Silva (Southern New England): Members and guests only event. →
Barrington Yacht Club, 25 Barton Ave, Barrington
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
📣 Barrington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Painting of the Blocks
Bristol Warren Regional SD Bristol, RI 02809
10:30 am - Music at Sunset - August 19: Colby James & the Ramblers →
Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd, Bristol
6:00 pm - Freshmen & New Student Welcome
Mt. Hope High School Bristol, RI 02809
5:30 pm - School Committee Meeting
Bristol Warren Regional SD MHHS Cafeteria
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Monday August 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey, Can We Talk?
In a world that often asks us to move quickly, Can We Talk… offers something different: a chance to slow down, share a meal, and connect with others… (Nextdoor )
- Roger Williams University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty, Sports Marketing, Gabelli School of Business - Roger Williams University in Bristol. Apply here.
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Warren
- Catholic Bishops and the LGBT Agenda: The Church Is Not a Social Club (spectator.org)
East Providence
- Yondr cell phone pouches coming to East Providence schools (eastbayri.com)
- Who will be the D-II football champ in 2026? Vote for your preseason favorite (providencejournal.com)
- RI Lottery Numbers Midday, Numbers Evening winning numbers for Aug. 16, 2026 (providencejournal.com)
Bristol
- $13.5 million in federal funding headed to Providence Ferry Terminal (whatsupnewp.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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