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• How could new housing threaten Hopkinton's wells and aquifer?

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• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
• Thursday: Pleasant with sun and clouds, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Legislative Study Commission to Tackle How New Housing Impacts Rural Water (ecori.org) — Hopkinton's drinking water and future housing growth are under new scrutiny as a state study commission digs into how development affects rural wells and the shared Pawcatuck aquifer. Over the next nine months, members will examine drought trends, contamination risks, and guidance for homeowners and developers in towns like Hopkinton, Exeter, and Richmond to better protect local groundwater supplies.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hopkinton

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Wednesday September 30
• Ashaway Open House
  Chariho Regional SD Wood River Junction, RI 02894
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• RES Read-a-Thon Fundraiser
  Chariho Regional SD Wood River Junction, RI 02894
Monday October 5
• Ashaway Picture Day
  Chariho Regional SD Wood River Junction, RI 02894

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Veterans 'Rolls of Honor' Memorial Committee →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  2:00 pm
• Equestrian Center Tour →
  Preserve Equestrian Training Stables, 61 Pine Hill Road, Carolina
  2:00 pm
• Preserve Hike →
  The Preserve Sporting Club & Residences, 1 Preserve Boulevard, Richmond
  5:00 pm
• Padel Lessons
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, 61 Main St, Westerly
  5:00 pm
• Trivia & Taco Tuesday with DJ Trivia RI at Surf Cantina
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, 15 Canal St, Westerly
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Ashaway Open House
  Ashaway Elementary School Ashaway, RI 02804
  5:00 pm
• Building Code Board of Appeals - CANCELLED →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Ground Floor, Westerly
  5:00 pm
• Maker's Mark Hobbit House →
  Double Barrel Steak, 1 Preserve Boulevard, Richmond
  6:30 pm
• Harbor Management Commission →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• At least one hummingbird rode out the storm but I think it's more.
  Tough to see from the picture, but one's tanking up (Nextdoor North Road)
• Great news, Washington County (South County)!
  Convenient flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held near you soon. These clinics are open to the entire community for adults and children… (Nextdoor )

• Aerotek posted a job opening for Extrusion Machine Operator in Ashaway. Apply here.
• Yale-New Haven Health posted a job opening for Stock Clerk-Per Diem in Westerly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hopkinton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Charlestown

• Rhode Island rural health projects take shape with $156M federal award (progressive-charlestown.com)

Westerly

• 88 Old Post Rd, Westerly, RI 02891 (redfin.com)
• Fans Send Their Condolences After McDonald's Customer Shares Photo Of Their 'Gross' Burger With 'Mold' On The Bun: 'That's Completely Unacceptable' (newsbreak.com)
• Weekend Nor'easter Recap (turnto10.com)

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