🌱 Patch AM: What Westerly residents should know about this weekend’s coastal flooding

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In today's newsletter:

• What Westerly residents should know about this weekend's coastal flooding
• Which well-known movies secretly filmed scenes right in Westerly?
• Where Westerly drivers reportedly found the cheapest premium gas last week

Also on today's calendar: Wild Mushroom Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Heavy rain; windy in the a.m., with a high of 69 and low of 61 degrees.
• Monday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
• Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• High tide brings another round of coastal flooding in Westerly (turnto10.com) — Coastal flooding is affecting Westerly's low-lying areas near Watch Hill and Atlantic Avenue, with roads taking on water and at least one car partially submerged. Power is out at the Pleasantville Inn, and officials are warning residents and visitors to stay out of the surf, as strong waves and currents continue with high tide expected to cause more issues Saturday night.
   

• Stuck inside? Watch these movies and TV shows filmed in or set in RI (newportri.com) — Looking for something to watch while staying dry in Westerly? This massive list of movies and TV shows tied to Rhode Island includes titles partly filmed in Westerly, like "Mystic Pizza," "Kiss the Bride," "Pretty Dead Things," "Dan in Real Life," and "Moonrise Kingdom," along with dozens more shot around the state that you can hunt down for a local cameo.
   

• Cheapest premium gas in Washington County at $5.19 per gallon in week ending Sept. 19 (southcotimes.com) — Drivers in Westerly are seeing some of Washington County's lowest reported premium gas prices, with local stations among those hitting $5.19 per gallon during the week ending Sept. 19. While the county's average sits higher at $5.46 and statewide prices have ticked up, this snapshot helps Westerly motorists compare costs as volatile global oil markets keep fuel prices shifting.
   

📸 Around Westerly

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westerly

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 4
• Wild Mushroom Festival →
  Deans Mill Farm Bed & Breakfast, 1189 Pequot Trail, Stonington
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• After School Art
  Westerly Recreation Office, 93 Airport Rd, Westerly
  4:00 pm
• Ribbon Cutting @ Cardboard Chaos Games
  Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce, 114 Granite Street, Westerly
  5:00 pm
• Town Council →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  6:00 pm
• Hopkinton Town Council Candidates' Forum →
  Richmond Community/Senior Center, 1168 Main St, Richmond
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Veterans 'Rolls of Honor' Memorial Committee →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  2:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Building Code Board of Appeals - CANCELLED →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Ground Floor, Westerly
  5:00 pm
• Harbor Management Commission →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Architectural Review Board (ARB) Meeting →
  Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Ground Floor, Westerly
  4:00 pm
• Pumpkin Calligraphy Class →
  Grey Sail Taproom, 65 Canal Street, Westerly
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Rusalka: Presented by Salt Marsh Opera →
  United Theatre, 5 Canal St, Westerly
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Rusalka: Presented by Salt Marsh Opera →
  United Theatre, 5 Canal St, Westerly
  5:00 pm

📣 Westerly Shout Outs!

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• Deans Mill Farm — (860) 245-5487

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tavern 265 has the old Havershsm staff and menu that left because the new owners of Haversham inn couldn't agree with the owner of the menu.
  If you want the old type Haversham menu, go to Tavern 265. (Nextdoor Post Rd/Woody Hill)

• GYMGUYZ posted a job opening for Future Opening: Mobile Female Exercise Specialist in Westerly. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Charlestown

• Westerly, Charlestown prepare for potential weekend Nor'easter (thewesterlysun.com)
• Oct. 3, celebrate Cranberry Thanksgiving (progressive-charlestown.com)
• 'Whirlwind' week for RI couple forced to alter wedding plans due to storm (wpri.com)

South Kingstown

• South Kingstown, RI Town Council — September 28, 2026 (meetingwatch.org)
• Fish Beer Friday Review: Whalers Brewing Co. Light Lager (onthewater.com)

Ok Westerly! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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