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Hi there, Westerly! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $45M wastewater upgrade will affect Westerly ratepayers.
  • Why Westerly's tick risk is climbing and how to protect yourself.

Also on today's calendar: Surftown Half Marathon, Relay & 5K presented by Westerly Hospital and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds yielding to some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 77, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• R.I. Infrastructure Bank closes $45M loan for Westerly wastewater upgrades (pbn.com) — A new $45 million state infrastructure loan will fund major upgrades to Westerly's wastewater treatment facility, aiming to modernize equipment, add capacity, and improve reliability. With a below-market 2.85% interest rate, town officials say the deal will save local ratepayers over $6 million while supporting long-term community growth and environmental protection.
   

• The 10 Areas In Rhode Island Reporting The Highest Tick Populations This Summer (takingthekids.com) — Westerly is highlighted as a growing hotspot for ticks, including expanding lone star tick populations that thrive in the town's scrubby coastal woods and brushy areas near the beaches. Researchers use local photo submissions to track rising encounters, and residents are urged to use repellent, stick to paths, and do thorough tick checks after time outdoors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It was great to get together with my "brother in blues," Paul Caruso, last evening for a Rhode Island gig in Warwick.
    These pictures were our 'view from our perch'. Felt like a warm-up for what hopefully will be a GREAT season to come in Charlotte County beginning… (Nextdoor Airport Rd)
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Westerly. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Westerly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westerly here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Wrong-way diver arrested for DUI (wpri.com)
  • Traffic Safety Leaders Urge Rhode Islanders to 'End Your Summer Safely' (rinewstoday.com)
  • NBC 10 AM Flash Briefing: September 7, 2026 (turnto10.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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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