🌱 Patch AM: How bus troubles derailed Johnston’s big new elementary school celebration

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In today's newsletter:

• How bus troubles derailed Johnston's big new elementary school celebration
• Why Oak Swamp Reservoir is temporarily off-limits for Johnston families

Also on today's calendar: Paint Pottery! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
• Monday: An afternoon shower or two, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
• Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Johnston elementary school ribbon-cutting postponed following busing issues (wpri.com) — Johnston's long-awaited ribbon-cutting for the new consolidated elementary school has been put on hold after a chaotic first week of busing problems across the district. Families reported late or missing buses and issues with Zum's new tracking app, prompting school leaders to prioritize fixing transportation before celebrating. A new date for the ceremony will be announced once service stabilizes.
   

• RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Lake Mishnock and Recommend Avoiding Contact with Wenscott Reservoir and Oak Swamp Reservoir (ri.gov) — Johnston residents are being urged to avoid all contact with Oak Swamp Reservoir because of a harmful algae bloom that can make people and pets seriously sick. Swimming, fishing, and boating there, and at Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence, are considered high-risk until further notice. Officials explain what the blooms look like, outline symptoms to watch for, and share steps to take if you or your pets are exposed.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 30
• Paint Pottery! →
  Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 10 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence
  1:00 pm
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

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
Monday September 21
• Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
  Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Taco Barn – Johnston, RI →
  Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
  9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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
• Wee-One Wednesdays at RWP Botanical Center!  →
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  9:00 am
• Morning tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse →
  Edgewood Yacht Club, 1 Shaw Ave, Cranston
  9:00 am
Friday September 4
• Partner Peace Walks
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  12:00 pm
• Food Truck Friday at Roger Williams Park
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy RWP Carousel Village
  5:00 pm
• Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907
  6:30 pm
• Movies in the Park: Groovin' Summer Movies
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  7:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Johnston. Apply here.
• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Providence

• What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Aug. 29 real estate transactions (providencejournal.com)
• RI public schools are beginning classes. See districts' start dates. (providencejournal.com)
• Seattle Seahawks finish preseason, look ahead to Week 1, shop tickets (providencejournal.com)

Cranston

• Cranston students head back to school (wpri.com)
• Sara Evans bringing 2026 'Holiday Road Tour' to Upstate NY: How to get tickets (syracuse.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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