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🌱 Patch AM: How did Barrington schools land four of Rhode Island’s five-star ratings?
Spotted on the Barrington calendar: Halloween Costume Craft Event
Good morning Barrington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Barrington schools land four of Rhode Island's five-star ratings?
- How are East Bay neighbors supporting a former Barrington firefighter in crisis?
Also on today's calendar: Halloween Costume Craft Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
- Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
- Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• It is a five-star day for Barrington Public Schools (eastbayri.com) — Barrington families can celebrate strong new state ratings, with all six public schools earning four or five stars and four schools achieving top five-star status. Local students posted some of Rhode Island's highest test scores, especially in English and SAT math, and multilingual learners made notable gains. District leaders will present a deeper results review to the School Committee in November. 
• Community rallying around father of four awaiting heart transplant (newsnationnow.com) — Residents in Barrington, Bristol, and Warren are rallying around former Barrington firefighter and EMT Bobby Larisa, who is hospitalized awaiting a heart transplant. Friends have launched an online fundraiser and planned a Nov. 7 benefit in Warren to help his family manage medical and living expenses during his long recovery. Organizers hope to mirror the community support once led by his late stepfather, a well-known local business owner.
📸 Around Barrington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington
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★ Featured events ★
- Halloween Costume Craft Event →
Smiling Angel's Society, 475 Sandy Ln, Warwick
11:00 am
Monday October 12
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Other local events
- Student Stewardship Team - Barrington Day of Caring - Osamequin Nature Preserve →
Osamequin Nature Preserve, 1580 Rte. 114 North, Barrington
12:00 pm - Barrington Day of Caring: Planting & Cleanup Project - Osamequin Nature Preserve →
Osamequin Nature Preserve, 1580 Rte. 114 North, Barrington
1:00 pm - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee →
Barrington High School, Barrington
6:00 pm - Conservation Commission →
281 County Rd, Barrington
7:00 pm - Harbor Commission →
Public Safety Building, Barrington
7:00 pm - Municipal Court →
Town Hall, Barrington
8:30 am - Open Mic Night →
The Music Mansion at 88 Meeting Street, 1 Rio Rd, Barrington
5:00 pm - Music Mansion: Open Mic Night →
The Music Mansion at 88 Meeting Street, 1 Rio Rd, Barrington
5:00 pm - Parks and Recreation Commission →
Peck Center, Barrington
6:30 pm - Library Board of Trustees →
Barrington Public Library, Barrington
7:00 pm - 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport! →
5 Touro Park St W, Newport
10:00 am
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Are you – or someone you love – worried about or living with diabetes?
We've got tools and strategies to help you live healthier and feel your best. This November, we're offering a free month of learning with virtual… (Nextdoor ) - Recall Alert!
Pacific Health Sciences is recalling one lot of Babies' Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water because ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol are not… (Nextdoor )
- Nordson Corporation posted a job opening for Lead Inspector (Incoming Inspection) in East Providence. Apply here.
- Roger Williams University posted a job opening for Assistant Coach, Wrestling - Roger Williams University in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barrington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Warren
- Hope & Main Opens West End Kitchens in Providence (pvdeye.org)
- IMAGO welcomes The Café Trio Plus Sunday, October 11 (eastbayri.com)
- New art exhibit at Imago explores the architecture of community (eastbayri.com)
East Providence
- Saltwater Sessions: Newport Boat Show & Boat U.S. with Kelsey Bailey (wpri.com)
- 52 East Point Dr #12, Rumford, RI 02916 (redfin.com)
Providence
- Providence Man Charges With Driving On Suspended License: Cops (patch.com)
- Massachusetts Man Charged With DUI In Providence: 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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