🌱 Patch AM: How a $1.3M gap could reshape East Providence schools this year

What's up East Providence! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a $1.3M gap could reshape East Providence schools this year
• Why East Providence blocked a former officer from working paid details

Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Warm; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 88 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 62.
• Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 71 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Providence schools face $1.3M deficit as fiscal year end looms (eastbayri.com) — East Providence school officials are scrambling to close a projected $1.3 million deficit in the current fiscal year, driven largely by special education placements, transportation, and electricity costs. With a spending freeze in place and new finance leadership on board, the district is racing to stabilize its books before Oct. 31 while hinting it may seek the maximum 4% funding increase next year.
   

• Former East Providence officer denied detail duty for 'inappropriate' behavior (eastbayri.com) — An employment dispute between a former East Providence police officer and city officials has spilled into public view, after he was denied work on paid details. City leaders cite past hiring controversy and a body-camera-recorded remark during an investigation as reasons for concern, while the former officer insists his conduct is being mischaracterized and calls the situation a "character assassination."
   

📸 Around East Providence

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Providence

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA →
  Ramada Inn, located at 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA,,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• Qigong Workshop →
  Light of Hope, 245 Phenix Ave, Cranston
  10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• CHIODOS: IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME TOUR →
  Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Frank Caliendo →
  Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave, East Providence
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tour →
  Edgewood Yacht Club
  9:00 am
Friday September 4
• Tara Cannistraci →
  Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave, East Providence
  7:00 pm

📣 East Providence Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 20
• Locker Night - Lime Cluster
  Barrington Middle School 220 Lincoln Ave, Barrington, RI 02806
  5:00 pm
• Parent University: Prepare your child for PreK and learning about the Special Education process →
  Providence Public Schools Virtual
  5:30 pm
• Zoning Board of Review and Appeals →
  Barrington, RI Calendar, PD Room, Barrington Middle School 261 Middle HWY, Barrington
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Open Space Committee →
  Barrington, RI Calendar, Barrington Public Library 281 County Rd, Barrington
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• THURSDAY NIGHT VIBES →
  Kismet Improv, 1005 Main St Ste 2205, Pawtucket
  8:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Food Truck Fridays in Barrington! →
  Police Cove Park & Boat Ramp, 100-, 106 County Rd, Barrington
  4:00 pm
• Rhody Food Trucks - Food Truck Friday →
  Barrington, RI Calendar, POLICE COVE PARK 100 County Road, Barrington
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in East Providence. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Providence

• East Side Providence home sale for $4.5M is city's highest since 2025 (pbn.com)
• Providence Fire Department adds new rescue, expands EMS coverage (dailydispatch.com)
• Best places to experience America 250 before it's too late (capitalgazette.com)

Pawtucket

• First Ever Looff Carousel at Slater Park Heritage Festival Set For Aug. 29 (patch.com)

Central Falls

• Central Falls Man Charged With Possessing Stolen Vehicle: Cops (patch.com)

Ok East Providence! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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