🌱 Patch AM: Will Jamestown fishermen get dedicated storage space at Fort Getty?

Good morning to you Jamestown! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Will Jamestown fishermen get dedicated storage space at Fort Getty?
• What a new north-end fire substation could mean for Jamestown neighborhoods

Also on today's calendar: Joe Rocco's Newport Comedy Series and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
• Monday: Cloudy and windy, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jamestown Council Tables Fort Getty Storage Request (upriseri.com) — Jamestown's Town Council has tabled a Harbor Commission request to reserve parking and short-term boat storage space at Fort Getty for commercial fishermen and other tenants, while draft rules and restrictions are written. Harbor Commission members are split between frustration and optimism, but agree they need to get back on the council's agenda soon so any new winter storage option at the town-owned park can still move forward.
   

• Jamestown Planners Back Fire Substation Zoning Change (upriseri.com) — Jamestown's Planning Commission has endorsed a zoning change that would allow a fire or police substation in the R200 residential district by special use permit, opening options for a north-end facility closer to many volunteers and homes. The proposal, which now heads to the Town Council, includes detailed limits on scale, staffing, lighting and outdoor vehicle storage to fit into neighborhoods.
   

📸 Around Jamestown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jamestown

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Joe Rocco's Newport Comedy Series →
  Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840,
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• OktoberVets 5K and German Festival →
  Wickford Village, 1 Main St, North Kingstown
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• 4th Annual Fishes at the Fort →
  Jamestown RI
• 2026 Paddle for Progress RI →
  Gardner's Wharf 170 Main Street North Kingstown, RI 02852
  9:00 am
• Fishes at the Fort | Eating with the Ecosystem Fundraiser →
  Jamestown RI
  4:00 pm
• Fishes at the Fort Fundraiser Dinner & Auction →
  Fort Getty, 1050 Fort Getty Road, Jamestown
  4:00 pm
• Fishes at the Fort →
  Jamestown RI
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• VHBC PRIDE'S 4TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT →
  Jamestown Golf Course, 245 Conanicus Ave, Jamestown
  9:00 am
Friday September 25
• Glow Ball Scramble at Jamestown Golf Course →
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Narragansett Avenue Block Party →
  Narragansett Avenue Area & Town Municipal Lot, Jamestown
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 19
• Self InQueery →
  Newport Pride Center, 42 Spring St ste 2, Newport
  10:10 am
• Allysen Callery- British Folk →
  Brick Market Place, Goddard Row, Newport
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Out of the Darkness Walk 2026 →
  Salve Regina McAuley Hall, Lawn, 26 Ochre Point Ave, Newport
  9:00 am
• Tony Silva - Rumba Flamenco Guitarist →
  Brick Market Place, Goddard Row, Newport
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Newport

• See you on the docks for the Newport International Boat Show (wpri.com)
• Airbnb-funded grant to train Newport math teachers, with a public film screening Nov. 2 (whatsupnewp.com)
• Newport Restoration Foundation adding student mentorships to its climate and preservation symposium (whatsupnewp.com)

Warwick

• 3 Arrested On Trespassing Charges Following Warwick Camper Fire: Cops (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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