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Lots of Sun, Family Film, 'Palmer Pointe' Decision Tuesday in Barrington

Take a peek at some things you should know about Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Barrington.

Here are some things you should know about Tuesday, Aug. 6, in and around Barrington:

  1. Plenty of sunshine with a high around 79 degrees -- another beautiful August summer day on tap.
  2. The “Family Film Series: I Love the ‘90s” continues at 7 pm with “Matilda,” starring Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris, Brian Levinson, and Mara Wilson about a child of wondrous intellect whose parents send her away to an awful boarding school.
  3. The Barrington Planning Board meets at 7 pm in the Senior Center to make a decision on the master plan for the proposed Palmer Pointe affordable housing development at Sowams Nursery.
  4. Did you know that you can download free eBooks from the Barrington library to your computer, phone, tablet or eReader? Visit http://ezone.oslri.net to browse the eBook and downloadble audiobook catalog and check out a book today for your summer reading pleasure.
  5. Teachers, take note. Ocean State Job Lot announced Monday that it is offering a 30 percent discount to teachers on all classroom supplies at all of its New England and New York stores between Aug. 8-21.

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