🌱 Patch AM: How does Central Falls’ public safety spending really compare to Newport’s?

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In today's newsletter:

• How does Central Falls' public safety spending really compare to Newport's?

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower; humid, temps: high: 75, low: 64.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newport spends more per resident on police and fire than any other Rhode Island community (whatsupnewp.com) — Central Falls residents can see how their city's police and fire spending and call volumes stack up against Newport and the rest of Rhode Island, with Newport leading the state in per-resident costs. A new RIPEC report argues Rhode Island's overall police and fire spending is high relative to crime and recommends slowing growth and tackling pension costs.
   

📸 Around Central Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Central Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
  Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• HMIS/CES Office Hours
  Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81075354141?pwd=nkJ0zFv7mN6iiTVAbWt2tfya
  1:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Central Falls Girls Varsity Volleyball @ North Providence →
  North Providence High School, 1828 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Central Falls Boys Varsity Soccer @ North Providence →
  North Providence High School, 1828 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Summer Shellabration
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States
  9:30 am
• Sun Style Tai Chi for Beginners
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  11:00 am
• Zoning Board of Review →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Wee-One Wednesdays at RWP Botanical Center!  →
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  9:00 am
• Welcome Back Central Ice Cream Social
  Lincoln Public Schools Central Elementary School, 1081 Great Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865, U
  6:00 pm
• Conservation Commission →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Municipal Court →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
  6:00 pm
• ESOL Class (BVCAP) →
  Cumberland, RI Calendar, The Amaral Building 16 Mill Street, Cumberland
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Patriots Auditorium
  Park View Middle School Cranston, RI 02910
  8:00 am

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

• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist at The Planet Group in Central Falls, Rhode Island in Central Falls. Apply here.
• Rainbow Shops posted a job opening for Junior Assistant Manager - Pawtucket, RI in Pawtucket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Central Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pawtucket

• Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien says Hasbro's departure may begin in November (turnto10.com)
• Nancy Pelosi rallies for Foulkes as McKee looks to defy polls (wpri.com)

North Providence

• Board game cafe officially opens in North Providence (wpri.com)

Ok Central Falls! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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