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Greetings Coventry! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What will Coventry Schools do with a $2.7 million surplus?
- How will Coventry's new housing plan reshape future development fights?
- Which Coventry residents appeared in the latest state police arrest log?
Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale - Cornerstone of Faith United Methodist Church and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid with heavy rain, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 45.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Coventry Schools Report $2.7M Surplus, Approve Well RFP (upriseri.com) — Coventry school officials report a preliminary $2.7 million surplus that could significantly reduce the district's accumulated deficit, while also moving ahead with a well project at Western and sewer upgrades at Coventry High. The School Committee also advanced new curriculum, policy updates, and set its next meeting for September 24 at Washington Oak Elementary, decisions that affect students, parents, and staff across town. 
• Coventry Sets Sept. 22 Hearing on Housing Plan Rewrite (upriseri.com) — Coventry's Town Council will take public comment September 22 on a major rewrite of the town's Housing Chapter and an updated residential buildout analysis that will guide future zoning decisions. While no lots are rezoned that night, the plan's findings on affordability gaps, growth areas, and long-term capacity will shape every future housing and land-use fight in Coventry.
• RISP Coventry Arrests Sept. 1 -9: DUIs (warwickpost.com) — Coventry residents are prominently featured in recent Rhode Island State Police arrest logs, including a Labor Day weekend DUI stop and a separate arrest on a domestic-violence-related warrant. The report highlights how many impaired drivers troopers removed from state roads and underscores ongoing enforcement efforts that directly affect Coventry motorists and their safety.
📸 Around Coventry
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coventry
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★ Featured events ★
- West Warwick Boys Varsity Soccer @ Coventry →
Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
6:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Hopkins Hill Open House
Coventry Public Schools 1675 Flat River Rd, Coventry, RI 02816
5:30 pm - Tiogue Open House
Coventry Public Schools, 1675 Flat River Rd, Coventry
5:30 pm - ASFMS Open House
Coventry Public Schools, 1675 Flat River Rd, Coventry
5:30 pm - Washington Oak Open House
Coventry Public Schools, 1675 Flat River Rd, Coventry
5:30 pm - Lake Taco →
Lake Taco, 446 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry
6:00 pm - Coventry Republican Town Committee Meeting →
Flat River Tavern, 2260 Flat River Road, Coventry
7:00 pm - West Warwick at Coventry →
Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
6:30 pm - Yard Sale - Cornerstone of Faith United Methodist Church →
1081 Main St, Coventry
7:00 am - The First Sunday Of Fall: An Early Halloween Celebration →
Knights of Columbus, 475 Sandy Ln, Warwick
11:00 am
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 27
📣 Coventry Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- NETA Trials In Exeter, RI →
Exeter RI
8:00 am - NETA Trials →
Exeter, RI, Exeter
8:00 am - Briggs-Boesch Farm Walk →
Briggs-Boesch Farm, East Greenwich
1:00 pm - Town Council →
East Greenwich, RI Calendar, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich
7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Freezer and Dairy Clerk Part Time in Coventry. Apply here.
- Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC posted a job opening for Houseperson in Coventry. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coventry here.
🗞 Nearby News
West Greenwich
- Ceremonies for 25th anniversary of 9/11 held around RI, Mass. (wpri.com)
West Warwick
- Tigers lineup: Eduardo Valencia starting at catcher on Saturday (mlive.com)
- Obituary: Michael Thomas Poore, 21 (eastgreenwichnews.com)
East Greenwich
- EG Real Estate: 13 New Listings, 2 Sold (eastgreenwichnews.com)
- Greenwich Odeum Aims Spotlight on Next 100 Years (eastgreenwichnews.com)
- Man arrested on assault charge in East Greenwich (newportdispatch.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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