🌱 Patch AM: Why Hopkinton is one of the few towns without school speed cameras

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Hopkinton is one of the few towns without school speed cameras
• How a roadside rescue in Hopkinton left a mom hospitalized for weeks

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
• Thursday: Mainly cloudy and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rhode Island school-zone speed cameras are turning back on: here's where they're located (wpri.com) — As school-zone speed cameras switch back on across Rhode Island, Hopkinton residents should know their town currently has none and no plans to add them. The article details where cameras are operating or proposed in nearby communities, along with when they'll be active during school days. It's a useful snapshot of how different towns are approaching school traffic safety.
   

• Ledyard Mom Seriously Hurt Saving Teen On I-95 Still Hospitalized Weeks Later; Support Swells (dailyvoice.com) — A serious I-95 crash in Hopkinton left a Ledyard mother badly injured after she stopped in heavy rain to help teens whose car had gone off the road. She remains hospitalized weeks later after multiple surgeries, while a GoFundMe has raised thousands to support her recovery and family expenses. The teens, including the son of one of her close friends, escaped with minor injuries.
   

📸 Around Hopkinton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopkinton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
  Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL YEAR 2026/2027
  Chariho Regional SD ALL SCHOOLS
Monday August 31
• Building Committee Meeting
  Chariho Regional SD Administration Conference Room
  5:00 pm
Monday September 7
• NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY
  Chariho Regional SD ALL
Friday September 18
• Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) →
  Art Play Learn Online
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Mystic KOA - Family Fun Networking Event
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Mystic KOA 118 Pendleton Hill Road North Stonington
  5:00 pm
• Taco Tuesday at Milestone
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 12 Water St, Mystic, CT, 06355
  5:00 pm
• Planning Board Meeting - CANCELLED →
  Richmond, RI Calendar, 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd., Wyoming
  6:30 pm
• Trivia at C.C. O'Brien's
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce C.C. O'Brien's 8 Mechanic Street, Pawcautck, CT
  7:00 pm
• Trivia & Taco Tuesday with DJ Trivia RI at Surf Cantina
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce 15 Canal St Westerly RI 02891
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Mystic Museum of Art Presents: LUXE, CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways →
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Mystic Museum of Art 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT 06355
• Ocean House Author Series
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce Ocean House, Seaside Ballroom
• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL YEAR 2026/2027
  Chariho Regional SD ALL SCHOOLS

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hours of hummingbird entertainment.
  The air is alive with them. You only get a small glimpse of what these amazing creatures are like. Some might migrate all the way to Ecuador. They… (Nextdoor North Road)

• Trillium Staffing posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in Westerly. Apply here.
• Dunkin' Donuts posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in West Greenwich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkinton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Charlestown

• Bodycam video shows aftermath of hectic Charlestown DUI arrest (wpri.com)

Westerly

• Synagogue honors Westerly attorney for 36 years of service (thewesterlysun.com)
• Westerly Fire District annual meeting is Wednesday (thewesterlysun.com)
• New Chariho football coach looking to make immediate noise (thewesterlysun.com)

West Warwick

• Warwick Woman Pulled Over And Arrested: Police (patch.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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