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In today's newsletter:

  • What did the Westerly School Committee decide about communication and playground access?
  • How will Westerly girls tennis handle its big Division I jump?

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westerly School Committee Tables Communications Policy (upriseri.com) — Westerly families should know the School Committee has again delayed adopting its electronic communications policy while it seeks more technical details, and it approved temporary stipends for administrators covering superintendent duties. A member also raised serious concerns that Dunn's Corners School's new playground lacks wheelchair access, while reports highlighted a free arts program for middle schoolers, book donations for homeless students, and ongoing bus driver shortages.
   

• Westerly girls tennis rebuilding (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly High's girls tennis team is stepping into a tough rebuilding year after being bumped up to Division I and losing most of its former championship core. With many players new to the sport and enrollment down, coaches are focusing less on wins and more on developing younger Bulldogs like new top singles players Isabella Muccio and Olivia Cicero for future seasons.
   

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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!

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