🌱 Patch AM: Why Johnston still has no school-zone speed cameras as others reactivate

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Johnston still has no school-zone speed cameras as others reactivate

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 3 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 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 starts back up, Rhode Island is reactivating school‑zone speed cameras in many communities, but Johnston still has none and no current plans to add them. The article breaks down which nearby towns are using cameras, when they'll turn on, and how enforcement hours work so Johnston families can anticipate changing traffic patterns around schools.
   

📸 Around Johnston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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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

Sunday August 30
• Paint Pottery! →
  Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 10 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence
  1:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Library closed
  Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library 1 Memorial Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919
Saturday September 12
• Taco Barn – Johnston, RI →
  Taco Barn, 198 Putnam Pike, Johnston
  9:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online) →
  Art Play Learn Online
  12:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
  Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
  6:30 pm

📣 Johnston Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• CHIODOS: IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME TOUR →
  Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Comedy Night →
  Napolitano's Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria, 375 Putnam Pike, Smithfield
  8:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
  Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
  7:30 am
• Los Tigres del Norte →
  Amica Mutual Pavilion, 1 Lasalle Sq #1, Providence
  8:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Summer Shellabration
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States
  9:30 am
• Sun Style Tai Chi for Beginners
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Morning tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse →
  Edgewood Yacht Club, 1 Shaw Ave, Cranston
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• So this sweet kitty belonged to someone?
  I've never seen him/him before. Super friendly & talkative. I gave it some food, treats & water which were all quickly gobbled up. I'm in Johnston… (Nextdoor Johnston)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Johnston. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cranston

• More on Air and Anchor's new mini cuff keeper line (turnto10.com)
• Feuding pair of Rhode Island's housewives seen filming together in Boston (providencejournal.com)

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-- 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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