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🌱 Patch AM: Why Bristol just made New England’s short list for fall color

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Coffee in hand, Bristol? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Bristol just made New England's short list for fall color
  • Bristol homeowner's fire insurance fight ends in a quiet settlement
  • High Wind Watch: what Bristol residents should expect this weekend

Also on today's calendar: Fall Beginners Tennis Clinic and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cloudy and windy; p.m. rain, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very windy; cool with rain, temps: high: 60, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This RI town was named one of New England's best for fall colors (capecodtimes.com) — Bristol is getting regional attention for its standout coastal fall foliage, with Yankee Magazine naming it one of New England's top leaf-peeping towns. The piece spotlights local favorites like Blithewold and Colt State Park, plus shares when colors should peak so you can plan walks, bike rides, and visits right here in town.
   

• RI Housing, Bristol woman reach settlement over insurance snafu (wpri.com) — A Bristol homeowner who lost her house in a January fire has settled her lawsuit with Rhode Island Housing and its vendor over an insurance escrow dispute. While terms remain confidential, she plans to rebuild, and the case highlights how closely Bristol borrowers should monitor escrowed insurance coverage and cancellation notices.
   

• High Wind Watch To Take Effect Friday For Parts Of Rhode Island (iheart.com) — Bristol County is under a High Wind Watch from Friday through Sunday as a nor'easter moves in, bringing the risk of downed trees, power lines, and outages. Rhode Island Energy is staging extra crews, and Block Island Ferry service is already disrupted, so residents should prepare for possible travel issues and power interruptions.
   

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  • Hi neighbors!
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🗞 Nearby News

Warren

  • Board begins considering changes to Warren's zoning ordinance (eastbayri.com)
  • Residential Properties Adds Sales Associate Jordan Ross From SERHANT (golocalprov.com)
  • DUI, domestic charges among Portsmouth police arrests (eastbayri.com)

Barrington

  • Eagles outscore Skippers in field hockey, improve to 6-3 overall (eastbayri.com)
  • Letter: Can you help find me a school? (eastbayri.com)

Warwick

  • Warwick Police Seeking To ID Couple In Connection With Dick's Shoe Theft: Cops (patch.com)
  • 'Coyote Encounter' Near Warwick's TF Green Airport (patch.com)

Ok Bristol! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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