🌱 Patch AM: What happens when a Charlestown officer fires without a body camera on?

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In today's newsletter:

• What happens when a Charlestown officer fires without a body camera on?
• Have you checked out the new Little Free Library at Veterans Park?

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
• Saturday: Less humid with sunny spells, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Charlestown police officer did not activate body camera before firing shots during arrest (turnto10.com) — A Charlestown police officer failed to activate his body camera before firing shots during a June arrest, and the incident is now under review by the Attorney General's Office and State Police. Local and statewide officials explain that discipline for violating body‑camera rules is left to the Charlestown police chief, while the driver involved faces reckless driving and DUI-related charges.
   

• Girl Scouts install Little Free Library in Charlestown park (somdnews.com) — Visitors to Veterans Park in Charlestown can now borrow or share books at a new Little Free Library installed by Girl Scout Troop 727 members Brianna Breitweiser and Hailey Durgin. With help from town officials at Charlestown Town Hall, the girls designed, built, and permitted the bright white cabinet to encourage reading and community connection for all ages.
   

📸 Around Charlestown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Charlestown

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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

Friday August 28
• Early Morning Bird-Watching Paddle →
  , Charlestown
  7:00 am
Friday September 4
• Rhythm and Roots 2026 →
  Ninigret Park, 5 Park Ln, Charlestown
  12:00 pm
• Summer Stargazing Nights - Rhythm and Roots →
  Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center, Ninigret Park, 62 Park Ln, Charlestown
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Tower Of Power →
  Rhythm & Roots, 4890A Old Post Rd, Charlestown
  7:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Breachway Grill – Charlestown, RI →
  The Breachway Grill, 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Friday Fun Day at The Langworthy Winery! South County Bar-B-Que Food Truck! Live Music with Rivers and Patrick! →
  Langworthy Inn & Winery, 308 Shore Rd, Westerly
  4:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Thurston Howell Band →
  Ocean Mist, 895 Matunuck Beach Rd, South Kingstown
  9:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Town Council →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Board of Canvassers →
  Westerly, RI Calendar Westerly, RI 02891
  10:00 am
• Economic Development Commission (EDC) →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Westerly School Committee →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Architectural Review Board (ARB) Meeting →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Ground Floor, Westerly
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Fascinating History of Fort Ninigret, Part 1: Do We Know Who Built It? —Tony Jones Read on Patch

• Dan's Management Co. - D/B/A Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Charlestown. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Westerly

• Westerly Fire District annual meeting is Wednesday (thewesterlysun.com)
• Synagogue honors Westerly attorney for 36 years of service (thewesterlysun.com)
• Council takes another shot at short term rental regulations (thewesterlysun.com)

South Kingstown

• 'The Gilded Age' Season 4 starts Nov. 1. Here's a sneak peek. (newportri.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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