🌱 Patch AM: How a surprise $775K tuition bill could reshape Tiverton’s school budget

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In today's newsletter:

• How a surprise $775K tuition bill could reshape Tiverton's school budget
• How Tiverton's gas prices stack up against the rest of Newport County

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

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cloudy and windy; p.m. rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Very windy; cool with rain, temps: high: 60, low: 55.
• Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tiverton Schools Face $775,885 Unbudgeted CTE Tuition Cost (upriseri.com) — Tiverton school officials are grappling with an unexpected $775,885 hit from a new state career and technical education tuition formula, which could force tough budget choices even if future relief comes. At the same meeting, the School Committee honored its Teacher of the Year, accepted a major backboard donation for Tiverton Middle School, approved a spring music trip, and previewed after‑school programs and a new strategic plan.
   

• Lowest regular gas price in Newport County hits $3.99 for week ending Sept. 19 (southcotimes.com) — Drivers in Tiverton are paying among the higher regular gas prices in Newport County, with recent reports showing local stations around $4.39 per gallon while the county's low hit $3.99. The piece explains how global oil markets, refinery issues, and seasonal demand are pushing Rhode Island's average to $4.37 and why prices can change quickly day to day.
   

📸 Around Tiverton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Tiverton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Joe Rocco's Newport Comedy Series →
  Newport Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840,
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• Tiverton Farmers Market ~ Sunday, September 27th - OUTSIDE →
  Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area, 3154-3588 RI-77, Tiverton
  10:00 am
• Ric Allendorf at Tiverton Farmers Market →
  Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area, 3588 Main Road, RI-77, Tiverton
  10:00 am
• Tiverton Farmers Market →
  Tiverton Town Farm Recreation Area, 3588 Main Road, RI-77, Tiverton
  10:00 am
• Family Church →
  Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1956 Main Rd, Tiverton
  10:00 am
• Farm Tour and Information Session →
  Roots Family Farm, 217 E Rd, Tiverton
  3:00 pm
• Roots Farm - Farm Tour →
  Roots Farm, 217 E Road, Tiverton
  3:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Grown Up Art Club @ Amicable Church →
  3736 Main Rd, Tiverton
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Tech Tuesday: Microsoft Versus Google - Prices, Packages and More →
  Tiverton Public Library, 34 Roosevelt Ave, Tiverton
  2:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Hicks Farm Hoedown Fundraiser →
  Pardon Gray Preserve, 3228 Main Rd, Tiverton
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• A Country Day at Pardon Gray →
  Pardon Gray Preserve, 3460 Main Rd, Tiverton
  11:00 am
Sunday October 4
• International Coastal Cleanup 2026 →
  Nanaquaket Bridge, 2139 Main Rd, Tiverton
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Royal Lahaina Resort posted a job opening for Breakfast Cook FT in Middletown. Apply here.
• Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort posted a job opening for Bartender in Newport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tiverton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Portsmouth

• Portsmouth takes aim at RI housing laws with lawsuit (newportri.com)
• Independent Day and Boarding School Fair (eastbayri.com)
• Who are the experts picking? Week 3 football ProJo Pigskin Picks (newportri.com)

Little Compton

• Bristol Community College to honor six alumni (southcoasttoday.com)

Middletown

• Middletown's MIKEL Inc. wins $64 million Navy engineering contract in Washington state (whatsupnewp.com)

Ok Tiverton! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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