🌱 Patch AM: What kept East Greenwich police busy in early October?

Hey there, East Greenwich! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What kept East Greenwich police busy in early October?
• Mt. Hope crowns its Homecoming royalty during game vs. East Greenwich

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Costume Craft Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Log: Dog Bites and Used Cigars (eastgreenwichnews.com) — Recent East Greenwich police logs detail a week of calls, including dog bites, noise complaints, and concerns about wandering residents and traffic hazards around familiar streets like Main Street, South County Trail, and Academy Field. One Scituate driver was arrested for suspected DUI after allegedly driving onto a church lawn, and officers handled several animal-related calls, neighbor disputes, and late-night disturbances across town.
   

• Gallery: Mt. Hope High School Homecoming court (eastbayri.com) — Mt. Hope High School named its 2026 Homecoming Court during Friday's football game against visiting East Greenwich, where seniors Jack Godbout and Sara Nencka were crowned King and Queen. The court drew nominees from a wide range of school clubs and honor societies, with final selections based on interviews and votes from staff and students, showcasing the school's student leadership and activities.
   

📸 Around East Greenwich

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Greenwich

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• Halloween Costume Craft Event →
  Smiling Angel's Society, 475 Sandy Ln, Warwick
  11:00 am
Saturday October 17
• 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport! →
  5 Touro Park St W, Newport
  10:00 am
Thursday October 22
• Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Mega Sample Sale →
  Just Julez Inc., 105 Sockanosset Cross Rd, Cranston
  11:00 am
Thursday October 29
• East Greenwich High School CTE Open House →
  East Greenwich High School, 300 Avenger Dr, East Greenwich
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Town Council →
  East Greenwich, RI Calendar, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Free Local Author Event & Book Signing in East Greenwich →
  Massage Therapy & Wellness of East Greenwich, 5784 Post Rd, East Greenwich
  6:00 pm
• Regular Historic District Commission Meeting →
  East Greenwich, RI Calendar, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Music Bingo →
  80 Queen St, East Greenwich
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Giant Annual Yard Sale →
  St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St, North Kingstown
  8:00 am
• Moving Sale →
  51 Surrey Ln, North Kingstown
  8:00 am
• Touch A Truck →
  New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich
  9:00 am
Sunday October 25
• Furry Fellas "Howl-o-ween Hike N Treat" to Help Homeless Animals →
  Warwick City Park and Buttonwoods Beach Area Parking, Warwick
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• "Howl-o-ween Hike N Treat" to Help Homeless Animals —Friends of Warwick Animal Shelter Read on Patch

• Guill Tool & Engineering posted a job opening for CNC Milling Machinist (1st & 2nd Shift) in West Warwick. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(03938) - 5951 Post Rd, N. Kingstown in North Kingstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Greenwich here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Warwick

• Ingrid Serra, 82 (dailyinterlake.com)
• Potter Avenue Residents Blame Town Road Work for Flooding (upriseri.com)

Warwick

• Warwick, Rhode Island on Warwick: Get Tickets Now! (theatermania.com)
• Man arrested on weapons charge in Cranston (newportdispatch.com)
• Friday Night Rivals: High school football action and highlights on Oct. 9 (turnto10.com)

Ok East Greenwich! 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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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