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In today's newsletter:

  • See who's leading Westerly's milestone 75th Columbus Day Parade Sunday.
  • Want dinner cooked by Westerly High culinary students next week?
  • What does Westerly's new town manager deal mean for water and growth?

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 67, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. After 2025 rainout, Grey Sail's Jennifer and Alan Brinton back as marshals for 75th Columbus Day parade (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly's 75th Columbus Day Parade steps off Sunday at 1 p.m. from Westerly High School, with a two-state route crossing into Pawcatuck and back past Town Hall. Grey Sail Brewing founders Jennifer and Alan Brinton will serve as grand marshals, leading bands, cheerleaders, fire departments, politicians, and even a planned T-6 Texan flyover for this milestone community celebration.
   

2. More than a meal: Joyce's Everyday Gourmet owner is guest for the Dante Society's Oct. 15 cooking demonstration (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly food lovers can grab tickets now for the Dante Society of Westerly's Anna Turrisi Cooking Demonstration on Oct. 15 at the Calabrese Club, featuring Joyce's Everyday Gourmet owner Joyce Amedeo. Guests will watch a cooking video, join a Q&A, then enjoy a full dinner prepared by Westerly High School culinary students, with proceeds supporting local Italian-language student awards and teacher grants.
   

3. Westerly Council Renews Town Manager Shawn Lacey's Contract (upriseri.com) — Westerly residents now have Town Manager Shawn Lacey under contract through 2032, as the Town Council weighs new impact fees on future development to fund an additional $4 million well and protect the water supply. Councilors also advanced plans for a Nov. 2 block grant hearing on Park Avenue infrastructure, explored potential town sites for senior housing, and reviewed early voting details and upcoming community events.
   

4. Local Roundup: Tiernan leads Chariho girls volleyball to 3-2 victory (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly High's girls volleyball team battled to a tight 3-2 road loss at third-ranked Cumberland, with standout efforts from Svea Crawford, Ella Reyes, and Santanaa Hamelin. The roundup also highlights strong showings from Chariho and Stonington teams in volleyball, soccer, and field hockey, giving local fans a quick snapshot of how nearby schools are performing this week.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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