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Hello West Greenwich! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Charlestown driver accused of obstructing officer on I-95 in town
  • West Greenwich man arrested on I-95 for suspended license
  • How did Exeter-West Greenwich fare in its football season opener?

Also on today's calendar: The First Sunday Of Fall: An Early Halloween Celebration and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Charlestown Man Charged With Obstructing Officer: Cops (patch.com) — Residents in West Greenwich may notice increased state police activity after a Charlestown man was stopped and arrested on Interstate 95 in town for allegedly obstructing an officer. The 30-year-old was processed at the Hope Valley Barracks and released with a court date, underscoring ongoing enforcement on this busy local stretch of highway.
   

2. Woonsocket Man Charged With Driving On Suspended License: Cops (patch.com) — A 21-year-old West Greenwich resident was arrested on Interstate 95 in town after state police said he was driving with a suspended license. He was taken to the Hope Valley Barracks and held for arraignment as a probation violator, highlighting ongoing enforcement affecting local drivers.
   

3. Chariho football rolls in Capone coaching debut, 48-6 (thewesterlysun.com) — Exeter-West Greenwich's co-op football team took a tough 48-6 loss to Chariho in the season opener, facing a much larger and more experienced opponent. Despite the score, the game gave West Greenwich players valuable early-season reps and highlighted areas to build on before they face stronger competition later this fall.
   

4. New Study in RI Finds Some of the Police and Flock… (golocalprov.com) — West Greenwich is among the Rhode Island communities flagged by the ACLU for not disclosing which agencies provide it surveillance data from Flock license plate cameras. The report raises broader privacy and transparency concerns about roughly 280 cameras statewide, urging municipalities to reconsider their use and calling out gaps in public "transparency portals" that residents rely on for oversight.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 16
  • ASFMS Open House
    Coventry Public Schools, 1675 Flat River Rd, Coventry
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday September 17
  • Washington Oak Open House
    Coventry Public Schools, 1675 Flat River Rd, Coventry
    5:30 pm
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    Lake Taco, 446 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry
    6:00 pm

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Ok West Greenwich! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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