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In today's newsletter:
- How could New Shoreham's school cafeteria change before next fall?
- How did New Shoreham schools reach 100% special education compliance?
- Will High Street's historic hotel get a taller roof?
Also on today's calendar: Friday After School Fun and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 72 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Shoreham School Cafeteria Near Budget; Task Force Eyed (upriseri.com) — New Shoreham families should know the school cafeteria is running close to its budget as it reopens, with staffing hours still being fine-tuned. School officials are eyeing a task force of a parent, student, staffer and community member to prepare for running food service in-house next year, while also grappling with supply hiccups when boats don't run. 
• New Shoreham Special Ed Reports Full State Compliance (upriseri.com) — New Shoreham parents of students with special needs can take note that the district has moved from past non-compliance to 100% state compliance, while boosting Medicaid reimbursement to about $70,000 for the general budget. The special education director also outlined staffing needs, new trainings, and how federal funds are now being fully used for services, materials, and preschool support.
• New Shoreham HDC Continues High Street Hotel Renovation (upriseri.com) — If you care about New Shoreham's historic look, a proposed renovation of a late-1800s High Street building for two hotel rooms is on hold after the Historic District Commission raised concerns. Members questioned a five-foot roof height increase, modern-looking dormers, and an exterior stair location, sending the applicant back to revise plans before a future hearing.
📸 Around New Shoreham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Shoreham
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★ Featured events ★
- Karaoke at Poor People's Pub →
33 Ocean Ave, New Shoreham
9:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Friday After School Fun →
Island Free Library, 9 Dodge Street, New Shoreham
2:30 pm - Farmers Market @ Legion Park →
26 West Side Rd, New Shoreham
9:00 am - 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's →
7 Corn Neck Rd, New Shoreham
11:00 am - Ron Arnold ~ drawings at Spring Street Gallery →
105 Spring St, New Shoreham
5:00 pm - St. Ann-by-the-Sea Blessing of the Animals at the Abram Farm →
160 Spring St, New Shoreham
11:30 am - Listening for the voice of the Land at The Block Island Club →
136 Corn Neck Rd, New Shoreham
1:00 pm - All Block Island Calamarifest and Raw Bar Fundraiser at Champlin's Marina & Resort →
80 West Side Rd, New Shoreham
2:00 pm - New Shoreham Town Council →
New Shoreham, RI Calendar
7:00 pm - Tourism Council Annual Meeting with Guest Speaker at The Spring House Hotel →
51 Spring St, New Shoreham
5:00 pm - Farmers Market @ Hotel Manisses parking lot →
251 Spring St, New Shoreham
9:00 am - Trivia at Poor People's Pub →
33 Ocean Ave, New Shoreham
9:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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🗞 Nearby News
Charlestown
- Chariho student referred to Family Court following welding classroom incident (thewesterlysun.com)
- Philip E. MacDonald, 70 (thequincysun.com)
- Forget Cape Cod, Visit This Less-Crowded East Coast Escape With Fresh Seafood, State Park Fun, And Beaches (newsbreak.com)
Westerly
- Town could take ownership of one of Westerly's oldest cemeteries (thewesterlysun.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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