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🌱 Patch AM: Why a Bristol man was arrested on a breaking and entering warrant
Also, don't miss Brick Pizza Co – Bristol, RI on the Bristol Patch calendar
Good morning Bristol! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Bristol man was arrested on a breaking and entering warrant
- How Mott & Chace's Providence move could affect Bristol-area homebuyers
Also on today's calendar: Nature Drawing at Blithewold and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man arrested on breaking and entering charge in Bristol (newportdispatch.com) — Police arrested a 40-year-old Bristol man this week on a breaking and entering warrant from Warren, taking him into custody without incident before turning him over to Warren officers. The same day, state task forces also arrested two other men on unrelated fugitive and larceny cases elsewhere in Rhode Island, underscoring a broader regional enforcement push. 
• Mott & Chace opens new Providence office in Wayland Square (pbn.com) — Bristol residents may be interested to know that real estate firm Mott & Chace, which opened its eighth Rhode Island office in Bristol in 2024, has now expanded again with a new Providence office in Wayland Square. The article details the size, location, and ownership of the Providence building and notes the company's broader growth across Rhode Island communities. This continued expansion could influence how the firm serves buyers and sellers in Bristol and nearby towns.
📸 Around Bristol
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bristol
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★ Featured events ★
- Brick Pizza Co – Bristol, RI →
Brick Pizza Co., 500 Wood St, Bristol
7:00 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Nature Drawing at Blithewold →
Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd, Bristol
10:00 am - Wine Tasting and Talk on the Porch →
Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum, 101 Ferry Rd, Bristol
6:00 pm - Friday Favorites →
George Hail Library, 530 Main St, Warren
11:00 am - Beginners Fall Tennis Clinic (16+) →
Bristol Town Beach, 50 Asylum Rd, Bristol
9:00 am - WALKING TOUR Revolutionary Mayhem: The Bombardment of Bristol in 1775 →
BH&PS Headquarters, 48 Court Street, Bristol
10:00 am - Improv Jones & Friends →
Borealis Coffee Company, 500 Wood St, Bristol
7:30 pm - Make a Book Vase! →
George Hail Library, 530 Main St, Warren
6:00 pm - International Coastal Cleanup - Audubon Nature Center, Jacob's Point →
Audubon Nature Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol
9:00 am - COVID-19 & Flu Vaccine Clinic →
George Hail Library, 530 Main St, Warren
12:00 pm - Mah Jong at the Library →
George Hail Library, 530 Main St, Warren
6:00 pm - Kevin Herchen at The Beach House →
The Beach House, 805 Hope Street, Bristol
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bristol Art Museum Explores Presence and Memory in The Company We Keep —Bristol Art Museum Read on Patch
- Kyle and his wife were great.
We had some interior power issues during a partial remod in an older house. We reached out to KG and they showed up the next day on a Saturday… (Nextdoor Lower Bristol) - Have you heard of Walk with a Doc?
It's a fun and safe place to take a walk (at your own pace), learn health tips from local healthcare providers, and meet new friends. Join RIDOH's… (Nextdoor )
- Roger Williams University posted a job opening for Cook, p/t - Dining Services - Roger Williams University in Bristol. Apply here.
- Westlake Financial, Inc. posted a job opening for Area Sales Manager in Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.
🗞 Nearby News
Warren
- New art exhibit at Imago explores the architecture of community (providenceonline.com)
- Warren Planning Board points to ordinance amendments it can tackle immediately (eastbayri.com)
- Ask the candidates: Next Warren Town Council faces fiscal constraints (eastbayri.com)
Barrington
- Fourteen-year-old Barrington boy calls police about e-scooter incident (eastbayri.com)
- Letter: It's time to return to the financial town meeting (eastbayri.com)
Providence
- Providence Man Charged With Driving On Suspended License: Cops (patch.com)
- Providence Narcotics Probes Lead To Multiple Arrests, Gun And Drug Seizures: Cops (patch.com)
Ok Bristol! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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