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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:

  • What will Jamestown choose to protect kids at Eldred Field?
  • How a Jamestown native is shaping New England's coastal environmental policy

Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport!.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jamestown Eldred Field Netting Weighed Against Fence, Trees (upriseri.com) — Jamestown officials are weighing retractable netting, a taller fence, and arborvitae to keep soccer balls and children from leaving Eldred Field's east side, using $45,000 in the town's capital budget. A Nov. 2 presentation will outline costs, deed limits, and possible cost-sharing with the Jamestown Soccer Association before any final decision is made.
   

• Helen Van Cleef (uri.edu) — A Jamestown native, Helen Van Cleef is building a career in environmental and marine law after growing up around local bays and marshes. Now finishing her dual J.D./Marine Affairs degree, she's focused on coastal resilience, stormwater solutions, and shaping future marine environmental policy across New England.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Newport

  • On the Market: A look at every Open House happening this weekend across Newport County (Oct. 3 (whatsupnewp.com)
  • Newport County Board of Realtors names Tyler Bernadyn Realtor of the Year, Kim Fleming Gloria Slavens Award recipient (whatsupnewp.com)
  • Land trust protects Coggeshall Avenue parcel that grows Newport's heritage trees (whatsupnewp.com)

Middletown

  • Tiverton Schools Face $780,618 CTE Tuition Gap (upriseri.com)

Ok Jamestown! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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