🌱 Patch AM: What North Kingstown decided about fixing its crumbling high school courts

Hi North Kingstown! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What North Kingstown decided about fixing its crumbling high school courts
• Why North Kingstown residents are warning Richmond about puppy-selling pet stores
• Where North Kingstown gas prices ranked in Washington County last week

Also on today's calendar: Casting for RI Youth Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, the Musical and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
• Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
• Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Kingstown High Tennis Courts Sent to Capital Review (upriseri.com) — North Kingstown officials are weighing a $500,000 to $1 million overhaul of the high school tennis courts after three of six became unusable, forcing teams to play in Jamestown. The Budget and Finance Advisory Committee voted to send the project into the town's FY27 capital process, meaning the courts must now compete with other big-ticket needs before any funding is approved.
   

• Residents Urge Limits on Pet Store Animal Sales in Richmond (upriseri.com) — North Kingstown residents are urging Richmond officials to restrict pet store sales of dogs, cats, and birds, citing problems they say their own town is facing after a puppy-selling shop opened there. They described efforts to pass a North Kingstown ordinance banning such sales and warned Richmond not to be caught off guard. Richmond's council has not yet proposed or scheduled any ordinance, but written comments are being accepted.
   

• Washington County saw lowest price for regular gas at $4.19 in week ending Oct. 3 (southcotimes.com) — Drivers in Washington County saw regular gas as low as $4.19 per gallon during the week ending Oct. 3, with an overall county average of $4.42. In North Kingstown, reported prices were among the lower end of the range, giving local commuters a small break compared with many neighboring communities and the statewide average of $4.33.
   

📸 Around North Kingstown

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Kingstown

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Casting for RI Youth Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, the Musical →
  Set the Barre Dance Studio, 1800 Post Road, Airport Plaza, Warwick,
  3:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Fashion Jewelry & Accessory Mega Sample Sale →
  Just Julez Inc., 105 Sockanosset Cross Rd, Cranston
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Pickleball Co Ed Advanced Beginner League →
  655 Old Baptist Rd, North Kingstown
  11:30 am
• 1776: The Award Winning Musical Comes to the Screen! →
  Smith's Castle, 55 Richard Smith Drive, North Kingstown
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Homeschool Math →
  North Kingstown RI
  2:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Opening Reception: Imprint and Playback →
  Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St, Jamestown
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• 2nd Annual Japan-America Friendship Festival is Back in Newport! →
  5 Touro Park St W, Newport
  10:00 am
• OktoberVets 5K and German Festival →
  Wickford Village, 1 Main St, North Kingstown
  10:00 am
• Tour with the Artists →
  Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St, Jamestown
  11:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Rabies Vaccination Clinic - All Shots $10! →
  Animal Rescue Rhode Island, 506B Curtis Corner Rd, South Kingstown
  10:00 am
• Autumn Arts Open House →
  Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St, Jamestown
  1:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Open Mic: Wednesday Night Live At The Ganny →
  Narragansett Cafe, 25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kayak from the backyard!
  Giant windows looking at the pond! Peace and quiet within walking distance to anything!I have been here for 2or 3 years now and love this place! I'm … (Nextdoor Wickford)

• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in North Kingstown. Apply here.
• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Beauty Advisor - Sephora in North Kingstown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Kingstown here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kingston

• Wickford Elementary School housing project clears key hurdle (independentri.com)
• SK Council weighs in on proposed Wakefield zoning code (independentri.com)
• Rhody Hosts Siena & Stonehill for Season Opener - University of Rhode Island (gorhody.com)

Exeter

• This Rhode Island Diner Serves Portions So Massive Guests Can Barely Finish Their Plates (takingthekids.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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