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🌱 How a statewide plastics bill could shape Little Compton’s environmental future

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

Good day Little Compton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a statewide plastics bill could shape Little Compton’s environmental future

Also on today's calendar: Live Music: Stefan Couture — Sakonnet Vineyard and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mainly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 47 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 61, low: 40.
  • Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 53 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• McGaw pushes to ban plastic-waste 'advanced recycling' in R.I. as EPA weighs looser pollution rules (whatsupnewp.com) — A state bill to ban new high-heat plastic “advanced recycling” facilities in Rhode Island could directly affect Little Compton, since Rep. Michelle McGaw’s district includes the town. She argues the process releases toxic emissions and undermines climate goals, pushing for a preemptive statewide prohibition as federal regulators consider loosening pollution rules.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New England Authentic Eats, Papa Gino's, D'Angelo's posted a job opening for D'Angelo's Team Member in Middletown. Apply here.
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Sales Associate / Cashier in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Little Compton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Middletown

  • Jewelry & Handbag Sale (newportthisweek.com)
  • A look at 17 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (April 13-17) - What's Up Newp (whatsupnewp.com)
  • Castle Hill Inn opens dining reservations for 2026 season beginning May 8 (whatsupnewp.com)

Tiverton

  • Newport Grand remains abandoned. Is there hope for redevelopment? (newportri.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: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Little Compton

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