🌱 Patch AM: Which West Warwick streets saw flooding, damage, and even an evacuation?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which West Warwick streets saw flooding, damage, and even an evacuation?

Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
• Wednesday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Heavy rain causes property damage in West Bay (turnto10.com) — Heavy rain on Sunday led to serious flooding in West Warwick, damaging homes, collapsing a costly retaining wall on Newell Street, and forcing at least one building evacuation on Andrews Avenue. Residents say long-standing drainage problems and inadequate storm-drain maintenance made the flooding worse, while nearby Warwick homeowners also reported worsening water issues around their properties.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Warwick

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Yard Sale →
  Yard Sale at 3 Cloverfield Ave., 3 Cloverfield Ave, Warwick
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• John F. Horgan Open House
  John F. Deering Middle School West Warwick, RI 02893
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• John F. Deering 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
Tuesday September 22
• Greenbush Open House
  John F. Deering Middle School West Warwick, RI 02893
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Jason M. Pisano Open House
  John F. Deering Middle School West Warwick, RI 02893
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Barrington at West Warwick →
  1 Webster Knight Dr, West Warwick
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• The First Sunday Of Fall: An Early Halloween Celebration →
  Knights of Columbus, 475 Sandy Ln, Warwick
  11:00 am
Friday October 2
• Johnston at West Warwick →
  West Warwick High School, 1 Webster Knight Dr, West Warwick
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 14
• Understanding Vision Loss →
  IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick
  10:00 am
• Town Council →
  East Greenwich, RI Calendar, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich
  7:00 pm
• Monday Soccer - Outdoor Fall 2026 - Registration →
  Cranston High School West, 80 Metropolitan Ave, Cranston
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Speed Dating (25- 45) Welcome to the Jungle →
  The Social House, 3295 Post Road, Warwick

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Dunkin 2:00 A.M. Baker/Opener - Clyd in West Warwick. Apply here.
• Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Warwick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warwick

• Flash Flood Warning issued for much of RI amid intense rains (providencejournal.com)
• Are you the best spotted lanternfly smasher in RI? See how you stack up. (providencejournal.com)
• Gimme' Shelter: Cheeseburger in Paradise – Cheryl Tudino, RISPCA (rinewstoday.com)

East Greenwich

• EG Calendar: Comprehensive Plan Session on Housing (eastgreenwichnews.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: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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