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Hello again East Greenwich! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What exactly did the Planning Board approve for East Greenwich development?
  • What kept East Greenwich police busy, from Howland Road to Main Street?
  • See what East Greenwich homes just sold for across town

Also on today's calendar: 5k and Fun Run and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 40.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. East Greenwich, RI Planning Board — October 7, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — East Greenwich residents can review what the Planning Board decided at its upcoming Oct. 7 meeting, including a conditional site plan approval tied to landscaping changes. Through MeetingWatch, you can jump straight to key video moments and official documents, making it easier to track how local land-use decisions may affect your neighborhood and daily routines.
   

2. Police Log: Animal Woes on Howland Drive (eastgreenwichnews.com) — East Greenwich residents can see a busy week in the local police log, from an alleged check-fraud report by a town accountant to repeated animal-related calls on Howland Road, including several deer strikes. The log also notes a dog-bite incident at Rocky Hill Grange, a DUI arrest on Division Street, and various quality-of-life complaints downtown and in nearby neighborhoods.
   

3. What's the most expensive property sold in RI? Oct. 3 real estate transactions (providencejournal.com) — Several East Greenwich homes changed hands recently, including properties on Sycamore Drive, Adirondack Drive, Queen Street, Ledge Road, Highland Woods Drive, and Shippeetown Road, with sale prices ranging from the mid-$600,000s to just over $800,000. The full list also highlights some of the priciest residential deals across Rhode Island, offering a snapshot of current market values in nearby communities.
   

4. EG Football: Quick Work of Mt. Pleasant, 57-6 (eastgreenwichnews.com) — East Greenwich football fans can celebrate a dominant 57–6 win over Mt. Pleasant, as the Avengers improved to 4–0 and continued outscoring opponents by huge margins. Coach John George, however, warns tougher Division III matchups are coming, including a key rematch at Mt. Hope and home games against North Providence and Cranston East that will better reveal how strong this team really is.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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