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In today's newsletter:

  • How would an 83-room Marriott change your drive from Charlestown?
  • How serious was the welding class incident involving a Charlestown student?
  • How did Charlestown get its royal-sounding name?

Also on today's calendar: Blessing of the Animals and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 83-room Marriott could transform Westerly gateway on Route 1 (newsbreak.com) — Charlestown drivers heading down Route 1 into Westerly could soon see a major new landmark: a proposed three-story, 83-room Fairfield by Marriott next to the Haversham Tavern. The project, now in preliminary review, would add significant lodging, parking, and amenities at the town's gateway, requiring a special-use permit and public planning board scrutiny before moving forward.
   

2. Chariho student referred to Family Court following welding classroom incident (thewesterlysun.com) — A Charlestown teenager has been referred to Family Court after Richmond police say a classmate was injured with a metal tool in a Chariho High School welding class, raising concerns for local families. The superintendent says parents of involved students were notified and there was no broader safety threat, but the injured student's mother is pressing for stronger measures to keep the two students apart.
   

3. 39+ of the wildest, wackiest facts about Rhode Island (capecodtimes.com) — Charlestown gets a shout-out in a fun roundup of quirky facts about every Rhode Island city and town, noting it was named for King Charles II, who granted the colony's charter. The piece is packed with offbeat history, from vampire lore in Exeter to Newport's early roller rinks, offering Charlestown readers a playful way to explore the Ocean State's past.
   

4. Forget Cape Cod, Visit This Less-Crowded East Coast Escape With Fresh Seafood, State Park Fun, And Beaches (newsbreak.com) — Travelers are encouraged to skip Cape Cod crowds and instead explore South County, where Charlestown's Ninigret Park offers stargazing, WWII history, and whimsical troll sculptures. With nearby Burlingame State Park, Westerly, Narragansett, and easy Amtrak access, the piece highlights beaches, seafood spots, and lodging options that Charlestown residents can enjoy or recommend to visiting friends and family.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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