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In today's newsletter:

• How bad is West Warwick's rat problem—and what will the town do?
• Free West Warwick veterans dinner this week—see how to reserve your spot
• Will West Warwick school buses keep running after tense contract talks?

Also on today's calendar: 40th ANNUAL "3-Day" CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Warwick Struggles to Curb Rodent Problem (ecori.org) — West Warwick officials are grappling with a growing rat problem that's sending more residents to Town Council meetings and prompting talk of tougher enforcement, chicken coop rules, and possible townwide baiting programs. With complaints rising again in 2026 and limited housing staff, leaders say they must move beyond case‑by‑case responses as colder weather pushes rodents indoors.
   

• RI Veterans Voice: 03.09.26. Military records, Veterans Memorial, Local Events – John A. Cianci (rinewstoday.com) — West Warwick veterans and their guests can enjoy a free appreciation dinner at Toast and Tap on Quaker Lane this Wednesday, part of a busy month of local and statewide veterans events. The column also details how Rhode Island veterans can update records, access benefits, volunteer, and tap into discounts and support programs close to home.
   

• Potential school bus strike put on hold amid negotiations (turnto10.com) — Families in West Warwick could still face major school bus disruptions as contract talks between First Student and Teamsters Local 251 continue, though a threatened strike has been temporarily delayed. Drivers serving West Warwick and several other districts are awaiting final contract offers, while parents worry they may need backup plans to get children to school if negotiations fail.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Warwick

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• 40th ANNUAL "3-Day" CRANSTON GREEK FESTIVAL – SEPTEMBER 11th, 12th and 13th →
  5:00 pm
Friday September 18
• RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
  Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Wakefield Hills Open House
  John F. Deering Middle School West Warwick, RI 02893
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Shard Glass Studio: Friday Night Glass Party →
  Shard Glass Studio at The Agawam Mill Artist Studios, 1454 Main St. Suite 24, West Warwick
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 5
• Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907
  9:00 am
• Free First Saturdays In The Park
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  9:00 am
• Summer Shellabration
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States
  9:30 am
• Roger Williams Park Bird Walks
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02905, United States
  9:30 am
• Free Monthly Soil Testing
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  10:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Advanced Xtreme Fitness Class
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence, RI, 02907
  11:00 am
• Justin Hayward – The Story In Your Eyes Tour →
  Historic Park Theatre and Event Center, 848 Park Ave, Cranston
  7:00 pm
Monday September 7
• RWP Botanical Center Closed Mondays
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Roger Williams Park Botanical Center
• Gentle Yoga at the Park
  Roger Williams Park Conservancy Betsey Williams Cottage, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI, 02907, United States
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Speed Dating Ages 45-59 in Warwick, RI at The Social House →
  3295 Post Road, Warwick

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Warwick

• 2 Raccoons Found In Warwick Test Positive For Rabies: State (patch.com)
• Warwick News (upriseri.com)

East Greenwich

• The Table Is Set for Savor East Greenwich (eastgreenwichnews.com)
• Field Hockey: Somerset Berkley Regional Scrimmage Shows EG's Promise (eastgreenwichnews.com)

Scituate

• South Kingstown Woman Charged With Child Endangerment: Cops (patch.com)

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