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Good morning Tiverton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How proposed Tiverton zoning changes could affect age‑restricted communities
  • What Tiverton's new PFAS test results mean for local water safety

Also on today's calendar: Joe Rocco's Newport Comedy Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 73 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• August 24th, 2026 (einpresswire.com) — Tiverton residents are invited to a Town Council public hearing on August 24, 2026, about proposed changes to the zoning ordinance for age-restricted mixed-use communities. You can review the draft amendments at Town Hall, the Tiverton Public Library, or online before the meeting. Anyone wishing to comment should attend the 7 p.m. session at Town Hall.
   

• Tiverton fire station PFAS test results show no detectable levels (turnto10.com) — Tiverton officials report that water at Fire Station 1 on East Road shows no detectable levels of regulated PFAS chemicals, even as nearby private wells have tested high. The suspected source is historic foam use at Station 3 on Crandall Road, which will be tested later. State-installed filtration systems are being added in affected areas while monitoring continues.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Little Compton

  • Sakonnet Vineyard Announces August Schedule of Free Live Music, Trivia, Fitness Classes and Vineyard Tours (providenceonline.com)

Ok Tiverton! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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