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In today's newsletter:

• How Hopkinton police traced a suspected overdose death to two brothers.
• See how many affordable units Hopkinton has on the new dashboard.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
• Tuesday: Nice with sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brothers arrested in connection with Hopkinton suspected overdose death (thewesterlysun.com) — Hopkinton police are investigating a suspected overdose death on Old Hopkinton Cemetery Road and have arrested two Connecticut brothers on fentanyl-related charges. Officers used the victim's phone for a controlled purchase, seized additional suspected narcotics, and are working with the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office to determine whether more serious charges under Kristen's Law may follow.
   

• New state dashboard tracks housing developments (thewesterlysun.com) — Hopkinton residents can now see three local affordable housing projects—Cardinal Lane I and II and Rockville Mill—listed in a new state dashboard tracking publicly supported developments. The online tool shows where Rhode Island is investing in housing, how many units are planned or completed in each town, and highlights nearby projects in Westerly and Richmond that may influence the broader regional housing market.
   

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Monday August 24
• CONVOCATION - Staff Orientation
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• 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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Tuesday August 25
• DISTRICT PD DAY
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Wednesday August 26
• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL YEAR 2026/2027
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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• Chapel in the Pines
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Dunn's Corner Community Church, Presbyterian 221 Post Road Westerly, RI 02891
  8:00 am
• Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruise →
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Fort Trumbull State Park 90 Walbach St, New London 06320
  11:00 am
• Black Heritage Along the Thames: The Half That's Never Been Told →
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Fort Trumbull State Park Dock 90 Walbach St, New London 06320
  11:45 am
• Kids Creature Pencil Holders Pottery Workshop
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce COMO Pottery Studio, 45 Cutler Street, Stoningon, CT 06378
  12:00 pm
• In Our Nation's Defense. Military Stories on the Thames →
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Submarine Force Museum 1 Crystal Lake Rd, Groton 06340
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Store Manager in Training in Westerly. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Westerly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkinton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Charlestown

• Richmond council weighs Flock cameras, data centers (thewesterlysun.com)

Westerly

• Rebecca Lowe returns to NBC's Premier League desk after a whirlwind World Cup summer (thewesterlysun.com)
• Owners Sue Rhode Island Over 'Taylor Swift Tax' (upriseri.com)
• Who are the winners in this culture war? (progressive-charlestown.com)

Ok Hopkinton! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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