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Morning Warwick! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Warwick neighbors tracked down a missing heater in hours
  • See why Bishop Hendricken just cracked a national top-25 list
  • How Warwick's tuition protest helped reshape Scituate's school budget

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

1. Community helps return missing outdoor heater to new Warwick pizza shop (turnto10.com) — A new Warwick pizza shop briefly lost an outdoor heater on its opening weekend, but friends, family, and customers quickly helped track down the truck and get it returned with an apology. For Warwick residents, it's a feel-good reminder of how quickly neighbors rally online and on the road to help a small local business get back on its feet.
   

2. COROS MileSplit50 Boys XC Team Rankings (milesplit.com) — Warwick's Bishop Hendricken boys cross country team has broken into the national COROS MileSplit50 rankings at No. 14, thanks to a strong win at the Shore Coaches meet. For local runners and fans, it's a sign that Hendricken's lineup—led by Colby Flynn and Shepherd Butler—is now being mentioned alongside the country's top high school programs.
   

3. Scituate Schools Shift $883,000 Surplus to Capital Projects (upriseri.com) — Scituate's School Committee has shifted an $883,000 surplus into one-time projects like classroom furniture, safer kitchen equipment, and planning for a new CTE wing, after a state ruling on CTE tuition calculations boosted revenue. That ruling followed a protest from the City of Warwick and now affects how districts bill each other, which could influence future school funding dynamics for Warwick families, too.
   

4. ICE Hiring Deportation Officers in Mass & Across New England (wbsm.com) — Warwick is one of several New England cities where ICE is hiring full-time deportation officers, with applications open through December 31, 2026. Local residents who meet federal requirements, including firearms eligibility and security clearances, can apply via USAJobs for positions that involve enforcing immigration laws and may require travel.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello!
    I am a volunteer with Rhode Home Rescue. Kevin is originally from Arkansas and is currently being fostered in PVD, but is looking for his forever… (Nextdoor Conimicut Village)
  • Has anyone seen a female black kitty, Midnight, in the area of Vista Rd.
    , near Narragansett Parkway Condominiums in the last couple of days? Her owner, Joe, is searching for her. Janelle 401-556-1183 (Nextdoor Fair St/Narragansett Pkwy)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1188) in Warwick. Apply here.
  • Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Warwick here.

Ok Warwick! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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