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Coffee in hand, East Providence? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Pawtucket Avenue traffic island now bears Jim Lappin's name
  • What did Ward 4 hopefuls promise Riverside voters at city hall?
  • How did East Providence teams fare on a packed Tuesday night?

Also on today's calendar: New England's Biggest Free Admission 2 Day Card Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 48.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Traffic island dedicated to 30-year supervisor of East Providence parks (eastbayri.com) — A longtime East Providence parks superintendent, James "Jim" Lappin Sr., has been honored with a newly named traffic island at Pawtucket Avenue and Centre Street, recognizing his three decades beautifying city parks. Family and officials shared memories of his dedication to children's recreation and colorful landscaped islands, celebrating the lasting legacy he left across East Providence's public spaces.
   

2. Ward 4 candidates find plenty of common ground at East Providence forum (eastbayri.com) — East Providence Ward 4 voters heard Michael Spremulli and Jason Botelho debate housing development in Riverside, Flock camera surveillance, school budget deficits, and neighborhood priorities like Crescent Park and road repairs. The candidates agreed on improving infrastructure but split over development density and surveillance, offering contrasting visions for how Riverside should grow while keeping the city affordable and financially stable.
   

3. It was a busy Tuesday night of high school sports in RI. Here's who won (providencejournal.com) — East Providence High's girls volleyball team rallied from a first-set loss to beat Prout 3–1, with strong performances from Audrey Bernard and Ella Grimley. The Townies' girls tennis squad also swept singles and doubles, and several upcoming games list East Providence as host or participant, giving local fans plenty to circle on their calendars.
   

4. Missing kayaker's body found in water near Providence's Gano Park (providencejournal.com) — A missing kayaker who launched from Providence's Gano Park was found dead Sunday, with a barge captain bringing the body to a dock on the East Providence side of the Seekonk River. Police report no immediate signs of foul play, and the state medical examiner is investigating the circumstances surrounding the 54-year-old man's death.
   

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  • East Bay Community Action Program, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic —Catherine Norton Read on Patch
  • What's New at Fall Book Sale at Weaver Library —Louise Paiva Read on Patch
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in East Providence. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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