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And on the Middletown Patch calendar - Joe Rocco's Newport Comedy Series

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Middletown's council head straight into a closed-door session?
  • Which Middletown teams are taking the home court and field today?

Also on today's calendar: Joe Rocco's Newport Comedy Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and windy, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
  • Friday: Cloudy, rain possible; windy, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Middletown Council Enters Closed Session on Land, Labor (upriseri.com) — Middletown's Town Council quickly moved into a closed executive session to discuss buying land on East Main Road, two collective bargaining issues, and a personnel matter involving the town administrator. The same meeting's docket also included a proposed $7.47 million Forest Avenue Elementary renovation budget, a library backup battery purchase, license renewals, and a first reading of a green and complete streets ordinance that could shape future local infrastructure.
   

• A Super Tuesday in high school games across RI. Here's who won (newportri.com) — Middletown athletes are in the thick of a busy Rhode Island high school sports week, with girls soccer and tennis both dropping 1-0 and 4-0 decisions to North Providence. Today, Middletown hosts Rogers in girls tennis at Gaudet and Toll Gate in girls volleyball, giving local fans a chance to support home teams and track how they stack up statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update Tuesday: restocked flowers etc.
    this afternoon. Pop up Monday afternoon at 206 Peckham Ave. in Middletown. Bouquets $5. Produce $4/bag. Venmo not working today sorry for… (Nextdoor Mitchell Ln)
  • We're looking for a licensed plumber to replace a cartridge in our Grohe kitchen faucet.
    We have the parts but we don't have the correct tools. Thank you. (Nextdoor W Main Rd / E Main Rd)
  • BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Cashier Full Time in Middletown. Apply here.
  • FedEx posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Associate in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newport

  • $271 million contract awarded to rebuild Pier 1 at Naval Station Newport for Coast Guard cutters (whatsupnewp.com)
  • Newport Hospital is first in Rhode Island with the da Vinci 5 surgical robot (whatsupnewp.com)
  • Ocean Business USA Will Make Its U.S. Debut in Newport in 2027 (heyrhody.com)

Portsmouth

  • Portsmouth Woman Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining Public Assistance: Cops (patch.com)

Ok Middletown! 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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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