🌱 Patch AM: How much longer will West Warwick commuters endure Washington Bridge traffic?

Morning West Warwick! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How much longer will West Warwick commuters endure Washington Bridge traffic?

Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA.

Today's riddle: Why was the pony eating cough drops? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
• Friday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RIDOT says Washington Bridge construction ahead of schedule; drivers remain skeptical (turnto10.com) — West Warwick drivers like Silas Mechado are still battling long, stressful commutes as Washington Bridge construction continues, even as RIDOT insists work is ahead of schedule. Crews are now installing deep steel casings that will support the new span, with visible above-water work expected in coming months and full completion currently projected for November 2028.
   

📸 Around West Warwick

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in West Warwick

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Saturday August 22
• Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA →
  Ramada Inn, located at 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA,
  9:00 am

📣 West Warwick Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 12
• Morning tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse →
  Edgewood Yacht Club, 1 Shaw Ave, Cranston
  9:00 am
Friday August 14
• The Art and Science of Gua Sha →
  Center For Integrative Education, 1050 Main St #9, East Greenwich
  2:00 pm
• Geena Fontanella at Fete Music Hall →
  Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 15
• Laughs on Park: A Comedy Show →
  Pub On Park, 655 Park Ave, Cranston
  7:00 pm
• Snowplows, Soft Spot, Book/Spirit, And Dëmonstration Tapes →
  Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
  8:00 pm
Sunday August 16
• HISTORY IS SWEET III: 18th Century Chocolate-Making Demo & Open House Tours →
  Varnum House Museum, 57 Peirce St, East Greenwich
  11:00 am
Monday August 17
• Town Council →
  East Greenwich, RI Calendar, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Municipal Court →
  East Greenwich, RI Calendar East Greenwich, RI 02818
  9:30 am
Thursday August 20
• PROBATE COURT →
  East Greenwich, RI Calendar, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich
  9:30 am
• Taste of EG Stroll
  East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce 580 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
  5:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Taylor Hollingsworth with Stev Delmonico and Rachel Jorgensen →
  The Parlour Providence, 1119 N Main St, Providence
  8:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Extended Stay America, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in West Warwick. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(3914) - 1745 Main St, West Warwick, RI, 02893 in West Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Warwick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warwick

• RISP Warwick Arrests Aug. 10: DUI, Assault (warwickpost.com)

East Greenwich

• Tom DeNucci's newest film, Bad News on the Doorstep, has Rhode Island International Film Festival Premiere (rimonthly.com)

Ok West Warwick! 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: He was a little hoarse. (Thank you Henry L. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook