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🌱 Patch AM: Why a Flock camera quietly disappeared from Barrington’s Wampanoag Trail

And on the Barrington Patch calendar - RWU Law Providence Law School Fair

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Good morning Barrington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Flock camera quietly disappeared from Barrington's Wampanoag Trail
  • How Barrington's salt marsh crisis could reshape local land and taxes

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barrington Police Chief: Flock camera on Wampanoag Trail was moved (eastbayri.com) — Barrington's police chief confirms a mistakenly installed Flock license plate reader on Wampanoag Trail has been moved off Barrington property and back into East Providence. He explains how ALPR cameras differ from school‑zone speed cameras, why local officers want them, and how Barrington has already used neighboring towns' Flock data to stop house break‑ins while state leaders review the program.
   

• Scientist: Salt marshes are in critical condition (eastbayri.com) — Salt marshes in Barrington are eroding quickly due to sea level rise, and scientists say local wetlands are now in critical condition. A state wetlands expert and Barrington officials are mapping parcels for potential marsh migration, exploring easements, funding sources, and public engagement so future flooding is buffered by healthy marshes instead of concrete barriers.
   

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    Saturday August 29
  • Frank Caliendo →
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  • First Day of School for Students
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  • Waddington Welcome Back Event
    East Providence School District East Providence, RI 02914
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  • Silver Spring Welcome Back & Open House
    East Providence School District East Providence, RI 02914
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • I already posted this pic.
    But it's my favorite photo of my boy Charlie! Happy National Dog Day!! (Nextdoor Barrington)
  • Coury Hospitality posted a job opening for Hotel Night Auditor - The Loom Hotel in Warwick. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Warren

  • Bristol Theatre Company soldiers on (eastbayri.com)
  • Residents have at Highlander/Fatima redevelopment proposal in Warren (eastbayri.com)
  • CRMC: Bowens' oyster farm application can proceed (eastbayri.com)

East Providence

  • Pedulla makes run for Ward 4 East Providence School Committee seat (eastbayri.com)
  • 80-year-old East Providence woman is outstanding fisherman (turnto10.com)
  • East Providence Panel to Hear Metacomet Project Update (upriseri.com)

Warwick

  • MA Man Charged With Obtaining Property By False Pretenses: Police (patch.com)

Ok Barrington! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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