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🌱 What it takes to afford a home in Little Compton

Little Compton, Rhode Island Patch AM: a 3 min read

Cheers Little Compton! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What it takes to afford a home in Little Compton
  • Little Compton residents get a free weekend at Newport mansions

Also on today's calendar: Ocean State Montessori School Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 57 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 54, low: 45.
  • Friday: Breezy and cooler with rain, with a high of 46 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rhode Island remains in a housing crisis but there are signs of hope (newportri.com) — Buying a home in Little Compton requires an annual household income of $288,451 to keep housing costs within 30% of income, according to the Housing Fact Book. The statewide report describes a persistent shortage, with building permits rising but new homes still years away from reaching the market.
   

• Newport Mansions Free Admission Weekend for Select RI Towns (fun107.com) — Little Compton residents can visit The Breakers and Marble House in Newport for free November 14–15, joining residents of five other nearby towns. The Preservation Society encourages visitors to download its free audio tour app and bring earbuds to hear about the people who lived and worked there.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • KFC posted a job opening for TeamMember in Middletown. Apply here.
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Little Compton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Middletown

  • BankNewport collecting gloves and mittens through Nov. 28 (whatsupnewp.com)
  • Visitors can pet, cuddle and hike with goats at Johnston farm (turnto10.com)
  • Middletown's Incoming Council Meets Nov. 23 on Who Will Lead (upriseri.com)

Tiverton

  • Newport Mansions free for Newport County residents this weekend (whatsupnewp.com)

Bristol

  • Months-Long Bristol Narcotics Probe Leads To 4 Arrests: Cops (patch.com)

Ok Little Compton! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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