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Good morning Central Falls! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Central Falls properties sold and for how much.
  • How are Central Falls students adapting to locked-away cell phones?
  • Which Central Falls taco spot made this statewide top-10 list?

Also on today's calendar: The Third Great Marian Procession and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: A steady breeze with sunshine, temps: high: 73, low: 42.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Oct. 3 real estate transactions (providencejournal.com) — Several Central Falls properties just changed hands, including Parker Street, Butler Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue buildings selling for between about $515,000 and $950,000 in mid‑September. The full list also tracks high‑end sales across Rhode Island, offering a snapshot of how hot the local and regional real estate markets remain this fall.
   

2. Research on Lockable Cell Phone Pouches Presented in Providence as RI Schools Enforce State Student Device Ban (pvdeye.org) — Central Falls High School has already rolled out Yondr phone pouches, with staff reporting fewer devices in hallways and more student engagement since fall 2023. As Rhode Island's new statewide school device ban takes hold, researchers, Brown University, and nearby districts are weighing how well these lockable pouches actually improve learning, discipline, and student well‑being over time.
   

3. 10 spots you need to try for the best tacos in RI (providencejournal.com) — Central Falls taco lovers get several shout-outs in this statewide roundup, with El Paso, La Herradura, and Tuxpan all praised for their flavorful, generously filled tacos. The piece shares prices, specialties, and atmosphere details so you can decide where to grab your next plate, whether you're staying in Central Falls or venturing to nearby Providence and Cranston.
   

4. The ultimate tour of Rhode Island's weirdest attractions and oddities (providencejournal.com) — Central Falls pops up several times on this tour of Rhode Island oddities, from the rooftop tin man at Barboza and Sons Roofing to historic Cogswell Tower on Dexter's Ledge. The guide also touches on King Philip's War history in the area and dozens of other quirky stops statewide, giving you ideas for unusual day trips close to home.
   

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  • Buffalo Lodging Associates posted a job opening for Hotel Houseperson in Lincoln. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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