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🌱 Patch AM: How does Smithfield’s police and fire spending stack up statewide?
And on the Smithfield Patch calendar - RWU Law Providence Law School Fair
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In today's newsletter:
- How does Smithfield's police and fire spending stack up statewide?
Also on today's calendar: RWU Law Providence Law School Fair and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Cloudy with a stray shower, temps: high: 73, low: 64.
- Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Newport spends more per resident on police and fire than any other Rhode Island community (whatsupnewp.com) — Smithfield is highlighted among eight Rhode Island communities where combined police and fire spending tops $1,000 per resident, well above the statewide average. A new RIPEC report compares per-capita costs, staffing levels, and pension burdens across cities and towns, arguing Rhode Island's public safety spending outpaces actual crime and fire needs. 
📸 Around Smithfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Smithfield
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★ Featured events ★
- RWU Law Providence Law School Fair →
Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence
12:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am - Picture Day at LaPerche
Raymond C. LaPerche School Smithfield, RI 02917
8:45 am - SHS Open House
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
5:30 pm - Football Pre-Game Meal in CAF
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
5:00 pm - SMITHFIELD PREVENTION COALITION
Smithfield Senior High School Principal Conf. Room
7:30 am - NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
7:30 am
Saturday September 5
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
📣 Smithfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Zoning Board of Review →
Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
7:00 pm - Welcome Back Central Ice Cream Social
Lincoln Public Schools Central Elementary School, 1081 Great Rd, Lincoln, RI 02865, U
6:00 pm - West Glocester Elementary School: Back to School Night
Glocester Chepachet, RI 02814
6:00 pm - Conservation Commission →
Lincoln, RI Calendar, 100 Old River Road, Lincoln
7:00 pm - Fogarty Elementary & Isaac Paine: Back to School Night
Glocester Chepachet, RI 02814
6:00 pm - Municipal Court →
Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bryant University posted a job opening for Public Safety Officer (2nd / 3rd Shift) in Smithfield. Apply here.
- YouFit Gyms posted a job opening for Member Service Specialist-7741 in North Providence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smithfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincoln
- PPAC Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical (turnto10.com)
- Bill Belichick, North Carolina Are Bowl-Game Bound and Three More Overreactions College Football Week Zero (wpri.com)
- Bally's has a cash problem. Rhode Island's casino revenue may not (oceanstatemedia.org)
North Providence
- Stay Out Of These 2 Rhode Island Reservoirs, State Says (patch.com)
- Johnston in talks with legal team over first week busing issues (wpri.com)
North Smithfield
- MA Man Charged With Possessing Crack Cocaine In North Smithfield: Cops (patch.com)
Ok Smithfield! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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