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Also, don't miss Open house 10/4 priced reduced to sell on the Middletown Patch calendar

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Hello Middletown! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new CTE tuition formula could hit Middletown families

Also on today's calendar: Open house 10/4 priced reduced to sell and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 61 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tiverton Schools Face $780,618 CTE Tuition Gap (upriseri.com) — Middletown families sending students to Tiverton-area CTE programs could see higher tuition charges after a new state formula sharply increases what Tiverton must pay neighboring districts, including Middletown. Tiverton officials warn of a $780,618 shortfall this year and possible retroactive bills, and are pursuing an appeal and legislative fix that could affect regional education costs across East Bay communities.
   

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  • On the Market: A look at every Open House happening this weekend across Newport County (Oct. 3 (whatsupnewp.com)
  • Newport County Board of Realtors names Tyler Bernadyn Realtor of the Year, Kim Fleming Gloria Slavens Award recipient (whatsupnewp.com)
  • Land trust protects Coggeshall Avenue parcel that grows Newport's heritage trees (whatsupnewp.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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