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Good morning Coventry! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can adopt the rescued Coventry Shih Tzu recovering from neglect.
  • Is Lake Tiogue finally safe for swimming and paddling again?
  • Which Coventry homes just sold, and for how much?

Also on today's calendar: The First Sunday Of Fall: An Early Halloween Celebration and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman charged after loose dog found wandering around Coventry (wpri.com) — Coventry police say a local woman faces an animal-cruelty charge after her severely matted, underweight Shih Tzu was found wandering near MacArthur Boulevard and later treated at a veterinary hospital. The dog has recovered and is now available for adoption through the town animal shelter, giving Coventry residents a chance to offer him a safe new home by calling Animal Control.
   

2. Algae advisories lifted at Lake Tiogue, Oak Swamp Reservoir (turnto10.com) — Recreational activities are once again allowed at Lake Tiogue in Coventry after state health officials lifted harmful algae advisories based on clean test results. Residents are still urged to avoid any water showing green scum or thick mats and to report suspicious blooms with photos to the DEM so local lakes stay safe for people and pets.
   

3. What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Sep. 19 real estate transactions (providencejournal.com) — Several Coventry properties changed hands recently, including homes on Arnold Road, Waterman Hill Road, Cook Street, Colvintown Road, Hill Street, Windsor Park Drive, Whaley Hollow Road, Fairway Drive, and South Main Street, with sale prices ranging from about $210,000 to $725,000. The full statewide list lets Coventry homeowners, buyers, and renters compare local prices with nearby communities and see what's happening on their own streets.
   

4. The strangest places to find historic cemeteries in Rhode Island (providencejournal.com) — One of Rhode Island's quirkier historic cemeteries sits right in Coventry, across from the Dunkin' drive-through on New London Turnpike and backing up to a car wash. A statewide roundup shows how many old family burial plots now sit beside airports, dealerships, and shopping centers, revealing surprising history tucked into everyday places you may drive past daily.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • In need of a one time deep cleaning of my entire house.
    I want to get the house ready for sale and it needs some TLC. Kinda short notice and would like to have them come Monday afternoon or Tuesday. Any… (Nextdoor Anthony)
  • Extended Stay America posted a job opening for Night Guest Laundry Attend-PT-102020 in West Warwick. Apply here.
  • Tides Family Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Culinary Arts Instructor in West Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coventry here.

Ok Coventry! 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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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