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Spotted on the Warwick calendar: Halloween Costume Craft Event

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Warwick is replacing fire boat engines with only 700 hours
  • How a new plotter and police computer will change Warwick operations
  • How tight is Warwick's high school construction budget getting now?

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Costume Craft Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Warwick Approves Fire Department Outboard Motors After Questions on Hours (upriseri.com) — Warwick's City Council has unanimously approved spending up to $31,871.50 on two new 150-horsepower Yamaha outboard motors for Fire Department boats after questions about replacing engines with only 600–700 hours. Officials explained that emergency, full-throttle use in saltwater shortens engine life, and weekly runs plus regular flushing are needed to keep the city's marine rescue response reliable.
   

2. Warwick Council Adds Water Department Plotter to Computer Hardware Bid (upriseri.com) — Warwick's City Council has boosted a citywide computer hardware contract to $25,849.82 so the Water Department can buy a new plotter-scanner to digitize a basement full of old drawings and police can add a forensics computer. For residents, this means better digital record-keeping, more efficient public works planning, and upgraded tools for local law enforcement investigations.
   

3. Warwick High School Project Contingency Could Shrink, Official Warns (upriseri.com) — Warwick's two new high school projects may see their contingency fund drop from $6.8 million to under $2 million, raising concerns about covering surprises without cutting scope. Officials debated whether capital projects office costs should come from the high school bond or a separate $56 million bond, and hinted that a public forum on the projects will likely wait until after the new year.
   

4. 'What are you, Warwick Barbie?' This TikTok mom has cornered the market on Rhode Island. (bostonglobe.com) — A Warwick mom and content creator, Trisha Moise, has turned her sharp, funny takes on everyday Rhode Island life into a growing TikTok and Instagram following, even while managing cancer remission and homeschooling four kids. From her "Warwick Barbie" persona to riffs on the Washington Bridge closure and beloved Benny's, she taps into the state's frustrations and fierce local pride.
   

5. How Bishop Hendricken's comeback win rewrote the D-I football race (providencejournal.com) — Fans in Warwick saw Bishop Hendricken rally past La Salle, 24-13, in a packed home game that reshaped the Division I football race. Big plays from Javien Valle and Ryan Santo Jr. powered the comeback, while the Hawks' grinding ground game kept La Salle's offense sidelined for most of the second half.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Rick did some great work at my house today!
    If you need some work done, he's super reasonable and very hard working! (Nextdoor Conimicut Village)
  • My dog needs knee surgery can you please tell me if you would suggest a place where your dog had that surgery.
    And if was recent what it cost. Please don't tell me about pet insurance- it wasn't an option for this little pittie. He came to me with health… (Nextdoor Lakewood)
  • Balducci's Food Lover's Market posted a job opening for Grocery General Duty Clerk (Overnight) in Warwick. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Warwick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Warwick here.

Ok Warwick! 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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