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1. Westerly, Charlestown prepare for potential weekend Nor'easter (thewesterlysun.com) ā Westerly officials are urging residents to secure outdoor items and prepare for possible coastal flooding, strong winds up to 50ā60 mph, and several inches of rain from a potential weekend Nor'easter. Town Manager Shawn Lacey says crews have cleared beach equipment and are watching Misquamicut and Atlantic Avenue closely, while Rhode Island Energy warns of scattered outages and dangerous coastal flooding conditions.
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2. Westerly Town Council meeting features argument over "riff raff" (progressive-charlestown.com) ā A recent Westerly Town Council workshop on short-term rentals turned heated after a resident's comment about keeping out "riff raff" earning $30,000 prompted a sharp response and walkout by one council member. Despite the tension, members discussed how new zoning rules might distinguish hosted from unhosted rentals, potential caps or pauses on permits, and what steps the next council may need to take before any ordinance is adopted.
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3. High school scores, stats, recaps from September 25 games in RI (newportri.com) ā Westerly girls soccer battled back for a 2ā2 draw against Toll Gate, with late heroics from Sienna Mathieu and an earlier goal by Isabella Wheeler. The statewide roundup highlights other Rhode Island high school scores and notes that Saturday's games were postponed or rescheduled due to the approaching storm, affecting upcoming matchups fans may be planning to attend.
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4. Tips to Catch the Best of New England's Fall Foliage, Festivals (gcnews.com) ā If you're planning fall foliage outings, one recommended Rhode Island route runs right from Westerly up Routes 1 and 1A toward Wickford, showcasing South County's coastal color. The broader guide also highlights peak foliage timing, scenic drives, fairs, and rail excursions across New England, helping you time day trips and weekend getaways through October and early November.
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