🌱 Patch AM: Why did Cranston quietly cancel its emergency show-cause meeting?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why did Cranston quietly cancel its emergency show-cause meeting?
• See how Cranston's field hockey squad fell in a tight matchup
• Win big yesterday? Here's where to cash in at Cranston HQ

Also on today's calendar: The Rhode Island Small Business Coalition Fall Job Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
• Monday: Mainly cloudy and windy, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cranston Emergency Show Cause Meeting Called Off Sept. 14 (upriseri.com) — Cranston residents should know that a Sept. 14 special emergency City Council show-cause meeting over an unnamed property was quietly canceled at the city solicitor's request, citing unresolved legal issues. One council member raised public safety concerns, but the solicitor insisted the situation is under control and could return at a future regular or emergency meeting if needed.
   

2. Local Roundup: Chariho field hockey stays hot, beats Cranston (thewesterlysun.com) — Cranston sports fans saw the local field hockey team edged at home by Chariho/Prout, which improved to 3-1 thanks to a late goal. The roundup also highlights Chariho girls' tennis narrowly defeating Smithfield and the boys' cross-country squad sweeping a Southern Division tri-meet, underscoring strong competition across Rhode Island high school sports.
   

3. RI Lottery Mega Millions, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Sept. 18, 2026 (newportri.com) — Rhode Island Lottery players can now check the Sept. 18 winning numbers for Mega Millions, Numbers, Wild Money, and Millionaire for Life, and see if they've hit a prize. Any winnings of $600 or more must be claimed in person at Lottery Headquarters on Pontiac Avenue in Cranston, giving local residents a clear next step if they're lucky.
   

4. Book Review: 'The Kaleidoscope of Destiny' (armenianweekly.com) — A new historical novel about an Armenian boy's survival during genocide is drawing praise, and its author will include Cranston on an upcoming book-talk tour. Residents interested in human rights, World War I history, or literary fiction can look forward to a local event, with specific dates and details available on the author's website.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 20
• LIVE @ Pub on Park →
  Pub On Park, 655 Park Ave, Cranston
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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• Garden City Farmers Market →
  Garden City Center, 100 Midway Road, Cranston
• Married by the Mob →
  60 Rhodes Place, Cranston
Tuesday September 22
• Cranston Substance Prevention Coalition Meeting →
  Cranston RI
  12:00 pm
• The Rhode Island Small Business Coalition Fall Job Fair →
  Roger Williams Park Casino, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence
  1:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Providence K-8 Open House
  Highlander Charter School, 42 Lexington Ave, Providence
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Singles Mixer in Cranston RI →
  Circe Prime, 3000 Chapel View Boulevard, Cranston
• Speed Dating Ages 50-65 in Cranston, RI at 39 West →
  39 West Restaurant & Lounge, 39 Phenix Avenue, Cranston
• Singles Mixer in Cranston RI! →
  Circe Prime, 3000 Chapel View Boulevard, Cranston
• Intelligent Singles Mixer in Cranston RI! →
  Circe Prime, 3000 Chapel View Boulevard, Cranston
• HS Senior Info Night
  Highlander Charter School, 42 Lexington Ave, Providence
  5:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Free Tree to Cranston, apply before 9/27/26 →
  Free Trees to Cranston Residents by application through 9/27/2026
  9:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A favorite place to buy good Italian food.
  Have tried almost everything he sells. Every couple of weeks I fill my refrigerator and my freezer! Delish (Nextdoor Budlong)
• I have been going to Tony's since I was a child, a long time.
  It is the only non-family phone number that I know by heart and never forgot. That is how good their pizza is!! (Nextdoor Eden Park)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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