🌱 Patch AM: What we know about the death at a former councilman’s home

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In today's newsletter:

• What we know about the death at a former councilman's home

Also on today's calendar: Rhode Island Parkinson's Community Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 70 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
• Friday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NBC 10 AM Flash Briefing: September 7, 2026 (turnto10.com) — Bristol Police are investigating a death at the Constitution Street home of a former town councilman, a case that may concern many local residents. The same briefing also notes several serious incidents elsewhere in Rhode Island, including a juvenile moped crash in Providence, a wrong-way DUI arrest in South Kingstown, and armed robbery investigations in Pawtucket.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bristol

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Rhode Island Parkinson's Community Walk →
  Pete Sepe Pavilion, 40 Asylum Rd, Warren
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• MINI'S IN MOTION (Ages 3-5) →
  Quinta Gamelin Community Center, 101 Asylum Rd, Bristol
  9:30 am
• Beach House →
  Beach House, 805 Hope Street, Bristol
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Zachary M. Martin Memorial Run/Walk 2026 Rhode Island →
  Bristol RI
Sunday September 13
• Audubon Society of Rhode Island →
  1401 Hope Street, Bristol
  10:00 am
Monday September 14
• Bristol County Chorus Preparing for Their Christmas Concert →
  First Congregational Church, 300 High St, Bristol
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Knitting Circle Workshops →
  Quinta Gamelin Community Center, 101 Asylum Rd, Bristol
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Nature Drawing at Blithewold →
  Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd, Bristol
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Stained Glass Butterfly & Crystals Plant Stake →
  Quinta Gamelin Community Center, 101 Asylum Rd, Bristol
  10:00 am
Sunday September 20
• 2026 Paddle for Progress RI →
  Gardner's Wharf 170 Main Street North Kingstown, RI 02852
  9:00 am
• Fall Youth Tennis →
  Bristol Town Beach, 50 Asylum Rd, Bristol
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Mandala Dot Art Workshop →
  Quinta Gamelin Community Center, 101 Asylum Rd, Bristol
  6:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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