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Hello Foster! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will ending Flock cameras change policing and spending in Foster?
  • Flood watch includes Foster—how heavy could the weekend rain get?

Also on today's calendar: Foster Republican Town Committee Annual Steak Fry.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with heavy rain, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Foster Council Cancels Flock Safety Camera Contract (upriseri.com) — Foster residents should know the Town Council has ended its contract for Flock Safety license-plate reader cameras and is moving ahead with a new town vehicle policy and rescue vehicle bid. Councilors also advanced funding paperwork for the new police station, reappointed local board members, and confirmed three charter changes that will appear on the November ballot.
   

• NEW: Flood Watch Issued for Rhode Island By National Weather Service (golocalprov.com) — A National Weather Service flood watch now includes Foster, with heavy showers and possible thunderstorms expected from late tonight through Sunday afternoon. Forecasters warn that 0.5 to 2 inches of rain are likely, with narrow bands potentially dumping up to 4 inches and causing flash flooding in vulnerable areas, so plan weekend travel and outdoor plans carefully.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Not just a football Friday. Here's the rest of the scores from across RI (providencejournal.com)
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  • A FREE afternoon of history, music and community at Pawtuxet Park (wpri.com)
  • Cranston Greek Festival: Come for the food, stay for the music and dancing (wpri.com)

Ok Foster! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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