Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How transparent are Coventry’s license plate cameras, really?

Also, don't miss RWU Law Providence Law School Fair on the Coventry Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Wednesday September 2nd Patch AM
Wednesday September 2nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Coventry! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How transparent are Coventry's license plate cameras, really?
  • Which Coventry-area outdoor adventures should you try first this fall?

Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower; warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 74, low: 61.
  • Friday: Sunshine and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ACLU: RI Flock Camera Portals Missing Key Details (upriseri.com) — Coventry's use of Flock automated license plate cameras is under scrutiny after the ACLU of Rhode Island found the town lacks a public transparency portal detailing how the system is used and who accesses its data. The report compares Coventry with other departments statewide, highlights gaps in public information, and explains pending efforts to create uniform rules for camera use and data sharing.
   

• Ways to Reconnect with Nature Across Rhode Island (providenceonline.com) — Coventry residents have several nearby ways to unplug and get outside, from an Audubon evening of mushrooming and owl-watching at Maxwell Mays to animal encounters at Serendipity Farm and local fishing resources. The guide also lists statewide hikes, bike rides, boating, camping, yoga, and more, giving you plenty of ideas for fall adventures without straying far from home.
   

📸 Around Coventry

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Coventry

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Coventry Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Still looking for my cat Z.
    Been looking around Bowen Hill rd, elementary school. Last sighting was on Bowen hill rd. Call animal shelter…nothing!!!! If anyone sees… (Nextdoor Western Coventry)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Coventry. Apply here.
  • Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Cranston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coventry here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Greenwich

  • Rhode Island spends more on police and fire than most states, RIPEC finds (oceanstatemedia.org)

West Warwick

East Greenwich

  • East Greenwich Man Charged With DUI After Hit-And-Run Crash: Cops (patch.com)
  • Skoly, Mellor set to clash in GOP primary for RI's 2nd Congressional District (wpri.com)
  • Letter to the Editor: 'All Means All' – But Does It Really? (eastgreenwichnews.com)

Ok Coventry! 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Coventry