🌱 Patch AM: Which West Warwick Halloween houses are worth a spooky night drive?

Hi West Warwick! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which West Warwick Halloween houses are worth a spooky night drive?
• How a $339,932 grant will upgrade West Warwick's fire gear

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Costume Craft Event and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
• Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The best local Halloween displays of 2026 in RI, Mass. (wpri.com) — West Warwick families have several standout Halloween displays to explore this month, including the long-running Fazios' Halloween House on Bramble Lane, the gory Warwick 'Eye Scream' on Wilson Street, and the atmospheric Stalks and Stones and Greene Manor. The guide shares addresses, viewing hours, and donation opportunities so you can plan spooky-season outings close to home.
   

• RI Delegation Delivers Nearly $4.5 Million for Local Firefighters (senate.gov) — West Warwick's fire department is set to receive $339,932 in federal funding to replace outdated hoses and nozzles on its frontline engine and buy two new cardiac monitors. The money is part of nearly $4.5 million in Assistance to Firefighters Grants coming to departments across Rhode Island, aimed at improving training, equipment, and emergency response capabilities statewide.
   

📸 Around West Warwick

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Warwick

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 16
• 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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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Halloween Costume Craft Event →
  Smiling Angel's Society, 475 Sandy Ln, Warwick
  11:00 am
Friday October 16
• 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
Saturday October 17
• OktoberVets 5K and German Festival →
  Wickford Village, 1 Main St, North Kingstown
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• Partner Peace Walks
  Clark Dalrymple Boathouse in Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence
  12:00 pm
• Warwick Food Truck Night →
  801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick
  4:00 pm
• Coventry at Toll Gate →
  Warwick RI
  6:30 pm
• Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level
  RWP Gateway Center, 1197 Broad St., providence
  6:30 pm
• Damn The Torpedoes at The Greenwich Odeum →
  The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main Street, East Greenwich
  8:00 pm
• Damn The Torpedoes - Tom Petty Tribute →
  The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St, East Greenwich
  8:00 pm
• The Greenwich Odeum, East Greenwich RI →
  The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main Street, East Greenwich
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Free First Saturdays In The Park
  Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fairstead posted a job opening for Porter - Affordable housing in West Warwick. Apply here.
• Jobot posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in West Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Warwick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warwick

• Independence Financial Partners Celebrates 25 Years (naturalawakeningsboston.com)
• Taste of Rhode Island returns to Crowne Plaza October 14th, get your tickets now! (turnto10.com)
• Warwick woman, Brockton man convicted for roles in fatal 2022 shooting (turnto10.com)

East Greenwich

• Slow Down Together With an Inner Peace Party (naturalawakeningsboston.com)

Cranston

• Providence Man Charged With Taking Cocaine To Or From ACI: Cops (patch.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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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