🌱 Patch AM: Suspected Hopkinton Overdose Death Leads To 2 Arrests: Cops

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In today's newsletter:

• Suspected overdose in Hopkinton sparks fentanyl sting and two arrests
• Why did Hopkinton halt tree clearing at the Brushy Brook site?
• How a tossed cigarette butt helped crack Hopkinton's 2005 cold case

Also on today's calendar: Tricycle and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Suspected Hopkinton Overdose Death Leads To 2 Arrests: Cops (patch.com) — Hopkinton police are investigating a suspected overdose death on Old Hopkinton Cemetery Road that led to the arrest of two brothers after a controlled fentanyl purchase. Officers say the operation, assisted by Westerly detectives, uncovered additional narcotics and distribution materials, and both men now face multiple drug and related charges following their scheduled arraignments.
   

2. Hopkinton Halts Brushy Brook Clearing With Cease-And-Desist (upriseri.com) — Hopkinton neighbors say tree clearing on the 358-acre Brushy Brook property started before conditions were met, leading town staff to issue a cease-and-desist order. Residents pressed the Town Council about enforcement, zoning "floating zones," and a developer's tactics, while officials largely listened during public comment. Questions about road work tied to the same company are slated for a September 3 council discussion.
   

3. A cigarette butt, covert surveillance, and DNA analysis: How R.I. investigators say they solved a 2005 cold case (bostonglobe.com) — Hopkinton residents are learning that a 2005 Main Street sexual assault case has led to an arrest after new DNA analysis allegedly linked a Woonsocket man to the crime. Investigators say a discarded cigarette butt matched DNA collected from the victim, and the Hopkinton police chief called it a good day for the town. Officials hope the breakthrough encourages other cold-case victims statewide.
   

4. Chariho OKs Support Staff Contract, Tables Graduation Rules (upriseri.com) — Families in Hopkinton's Chariho district will see a new three-year contract for education support staff, a clearer standalone cell phone policy, and a fresh review of proposed graduation rule changes. The committee also advanced plans for a unified elementary campus, created a K–4 Chromebook review group, and heard parent concerns about testing and school climate. Staff return August 24, with students starting August 26 under updated schedules.
   

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Saturday August 22
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Monday August 24
• CONVOCATION - Staff Orientation
  Chariho Regional SD Wood River Junction, RI 02894
• RES New Student Orientation
  Chariho Regional SD Richmond Elementary School
  12:00 pm
• Charlestown Kindergarten Orientation
  Chariho Regional SD Wood River Junction, RI 02894
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• RES Kindergarten Orientation
  Chariho Regional SD Richmond Elementary School
  3:00 pm
• 5th Grade Orientation
  Chariho Regional SD Auditorium
  5:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• DISTRICT PD DAY
  Chariho Regional SD Wood River Junction, RI 02894
Wednesday August 26
• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL YEAR 2026/2027
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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• Family Day Summer Finale!
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 715 Noank Ledyard Road Mystic, CT 06355
  10:00 am
• In Our Nation's Defense. Military Stories on the Thames →
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Submarine Force Museum 1 Crystal Lake Rd, Groton 06340
  3:00 pm
• Family Hike and Picnic →
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Road Mystic, CT 06355
  5:30 pm
• SIP 'N' SPIN POTTERY WORKSHOP
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Stonington COMO Pottery Studio 45 Cutler Street Stonington, CT 06378
  6:00 pm
• Mark Joseph Stelzner (Growth Machines) Author Talk and Signing
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Bank Square Books 80 Stonington Road Suite 8 Mystic, CT 06355
  6:00 pm

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