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Coffee in hand, New Shoreham? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new erosion and septic plans could reshape this Spring Street neighborhood
  • How far from your home could a cannabis shop legally open?
  • Why is a tiny Dodge Street lot getting its own hearing?

Also on today's calendar: Friday After School Fun and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Shoreham Panel Backs Bluff Erosion Permit, House Plan (upriseri.com) — New Shoreham's Conservation Commission has endorsed shoreline erosion work on Spring Street and a new single-family home, sending both applications to the Zoning Board with positive recommendations. The bluff project aims to slow erosion at a church property, while the house plan drew scrutiny over septic design, wells, pool drainage, native landscaping, and outdoor lighting before winning support.
   

• New Shoreham Delays Cannabis Buffer Vote to October (upriseri.com) — New Shoreham's Planning Board has postponed a decision on how large buffer zones around homes and child-focused sites should be for future cannabis retailers, pushing the issue to October. Members debated 100- versus 200-foot buffers, whether residential buffers are needed at all, and how far the town can go in limiting potential cannabis locations under state law.
   

• New Shoreham Board Sets Nov. 9 Dodge Street Lot Hearing (upriseri.com) — New Shoreham's Planning Board has scheduled a Nov. 9 public hearing on a proposed two-lot subdivision at 32 Dodge Street that would create a much smaller-than-required lot tied to an inn. Board members questioned why a substandard lot is needed, raised parking and survey concerns, and requested more information and advisory opinions before deciding.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Charlestown

  • Ninigret Park Arts and Crafts Show returns for third year on Saturday (thewesterlysun.com)
  • Providence Rail Study Pop-Up Set for PVDFest Saturday (upriseri.com)
  • Charlestown Beach Cleanup: Save The Bay Event Details (upriseri.com)

Westerly

  • Addition of Mayo sweetens Westerly soccer recipe (thewesterlysun.com)
  • NBC 10 AM Flash Briefing: September 16, 2026 (turnto10.com)
  • New England has 2 'stunning' fall getaways that you should book now, according to Forbes Travel Guide (boston.com)

Ok New Shoreham! 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 there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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