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In today's newsletter:

  • How a 120-day rental cap could change Westerly's neighborhoods
  • See how a new Habitat duplex is changing lives on Ledward Avenue
  • How Westerly's girls volleyball squad powered past Cranston West, 3–1

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  • Friday: Cloudy and windy; p.m. rain, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very windy; periods of rain, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Westerly Weighs 90-120 Day Cap on Short-Term Rentals (upriseri.com) — Westerly officials are considering a townwide cap of 90 to 120 days per year on short-term rentals, which could affect how often local property owners can rent their homes. At a recent Town Council workshop, the town manager outlined the idea as an alternative to strict zoning limits, and residents shared mixed but generally open reactions. Any actual ordinance would require drafting, hearings, and likely action by the next council.
   

2. Habitat for Humanity finishes two Westerly homes (thewesterlysun.com) — Two families are moving into a newly completed Habitat for Humanity duplex on Ledward Avenue in Westerly, adding much-needed affordable, energy-efficient housing to town. Built largely by volunteers over nine months, the project drew strong support from local churches, civic groups, and state housing agencies, and showcases how community partnerships can open the door to stable homeownership for neighbors.
   

3. Local Roundup: Westerly volleyball team tops Cranston West, 3-1 (thewesterlysun.com) — Westerly High's girls volleyball team picked up a solid Division 1 road win over Cranston West, taking the match 3–1 behind a standout performance from Alison Maranda. The roundup also highlights strong showings from regional teams in girls soccer, swimming, and cross country that local sports followers may know from nearby competition.
   

4. Cranston police achieve national recognition for crisis intervention team (turnto10.com) — Cranston police just earned national Gold-level recognition for pairing trained crisis intervention officers with mental health clinicians, and Westerly's department is among those adopting the same partnership model. The program aims to deescalate mental health calls and connect people with services instead of relying solely on enforcement, potentially shaping how similar incidents are handled in Westerly neighborhoods.
   

5. R.I. rural health projects take shape with $156M federal award (pbn.com) — Westerly, one of only two Rhode Island communities federally labeled rural, stands to benefit from a share of $156 million in new federal rural health funding. State officials are weighing mobile clinics, community-based care, and telehealth to expand services, while local provider Wood River Health—already operating a Westerly satellite—pushes for realistic ways to bring more primary, dental, and behavioral care closer to residents.
   

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