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🌱 Patch AM: Charlestown couple celebrates wedding and begins married life back home
Also, don't miss RWU Law Providence Law School Fair on the Charlestown Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Charlestown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Charlestown couple celebrates wedding and begins married life back home
Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jacob and Elisa Epstein (thetimes-tribune.com) — A Charlestown couple, Elisa Piraino and Jacob Epstein, recently married at St. Rose of Lima Church and now make their home in Charlestown. Both are University of Rhode Island graduates with professional careers in pharmacy and law enforcement, and their wedding brought together family and friends from Rhode Island and Pennsylvania for a Scranton reception.
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📸 Around Charlestown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Charlestown
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★ Featured events ★
- RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
12:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Breachway Grill – Charlestown, RI →
The Breachway Grill, 1 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown
7:00 pm - Luck Of The Draw Doubles Tennis Tournament For Charity →
Pondview Racquet Club, 252 Shore Rd, Westerly
12:00 pm - Intention Fest 2026 →
Ninigret Park, 5 Park Ln, Charlestown
11:00 am - Beach experience clinic →
Charlestown RI
10:00 am
Monday September 7
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 27
Sunday October 4
📣 Charlestown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of Canvassers →
Westerly, RI Calendar Westerly, RI 02891
6:00 am - Zoning Board Meeting →
Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
6:00 pm - Licensing Board →
Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
9:30 am - Municipal Court →
Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
10:00 am - Town Council Appointments Subcommittee →
Westerly, RI Calendar, 45 Broad St Second Floor, Westerly
5:30 pm - Westerly Land Trust Farm Dinner →
Barlow Nature Preserve, 449 Westerly Bradford Rd, Westerly
3:30 pm - Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery →
Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery, 37 High St, Westerly
8:00 pm - Next Stop Comedy at Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery! - Westerly, RI →
Tapped Apple Cidery & Winery, 37 High St, Westerly
8:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Charlestown Voters Have a Local Primary to Consider on September 9. Here's What to Know —Tony Jones Read on Patch
- My mind is good.
Love dogs cats etc.Sometimes its pretty cool not to hang out with people.My best friend Boots was a cat 21 yrs he was the best and taught me… (Nextdoor Carolina Back - S County) - Dear mom
I know I just sent you a letter yesterday, but I'm gonna send you another one today. I have a favor to ask you. As it appears that I am entering the… (Nextdoor Charlestown)
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Ashaway. Apply here.
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Westerly. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlestown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westerly
- Noah scoring outburst comes in two for Westerly soccer (thewesterlysun.com)
- Police Logs: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 (thewesterlysun.com)
- RI fugitive convicted of sexual assault retains attorney ahead of sentencing (wpri.com)
South Kingstown
- Still no answer as to when Curtis Corner MS will be demolished (independentri.com)
Ok Charlestown! 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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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