Morning Foster! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new rural health grant could reshape Foster's senior transportation
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Fog in the morning and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Foster to Seek Rural Health Grant, Eyes Senior Van Rides (upriseri.com) — Foster officials are racing to apply for a new rural health grant that could fund better senior transportation and other health access projects in town. The council has only approved submitting the planning application so far, but ideas already include a second senior vehicle, more driver support, and possibly bringing WellOne-style clinic services into the community.
📸 Around Foster
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday August 19 - Hold for Admin Retreat (Media Center)
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
8:00 am Saturday August 22 - NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am - AssemblyACT SPONGEBOB MUSICAL →
The Assembly Theatre, 26 East Ave, Harrisville
2:00 pm Monday August 24 - Back to School for Staff- Lifetouch Staff Photos
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am - Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
6:30 pm - Harmony Café – Manville, RI →
Harmony Cafe, 47 Summer St, Manville
7:00 pm Tuesday August 25 - School Committee Meeting-if needed →
Exeter-West Greenwich Regional SD West Greenwich, RI 02817
6:00 pm Thursday August 27 - Comedy Night →
Napolitano's Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria, 375 Putnam Pike, Smithfield
8:30 pm Saturday August 29 - Leyden Winery Seafood Event! — Leyden Farm Vineyard & Winery →
Leyden Farm Vineyard & Winery, 160 Plain Meeting House Rd, West Greenwich
6:00 pm - Los Tigres del Norte →
Amica Mutual Pavilion, 1 Lasalle Sq #1, Providence
8:00 pm Sunday August 30 - Assembly of Food Trucks 2026 →
The Assembly Theatre, East Ave, Harrisville
4:30 pm Tuesday September 1 - Hope Boys Varsity Soccer @ Scituate →
Scituate High School, 94 Trimtown Rd North, Scituate
4:00 pm
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Stock Clerk Part Time in Coventry. Apply here.
- GDI Integrated Facility Services posted a job opening for Cleaner-Union in Coventry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Foster here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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