🌱 Patch AM: What did archaeologists just uncover on Barrington’s historic Nockum Hill?

Good day Barrington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What did archaeologists just uncover on Barrington’s historic Nockum Hill?
• Why will every Barrington school now have its own police officer?

Also on today's calendar: Cultural Survival Bazaar and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 41 degrees.
• Friday: Strong winds subsiding; rain, temps: high: 58, low: 27.
• Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 38 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barrington property identified as flashpoint for King Philip's War (eastbayri.com) — A town-owned parcel on Nockum Hill in Barrington is now believed to be the flashpoint of King Philip’s War, based on new archaeological finds of musket balls and other munitions. Local preservationists and historians say the discoveries confirm the land’s national historic importance and are urging Barrington officials to preserve the site and add interpretive markers reflecting both colonial and Native perspectives.
   

• School update: Dedicated police officer at every Barrington school (eastbayri.com) — Barrington school leaders are placing a dedicated police officer at every school campus in response to safety concerns after a nearby shooting involving Brown University students. Interim Superintendent Robert Mitchell says the move is part of a broader effort with Barrington Police to strengthen security and ensure students feel supported, including expanded counseling and mental health resources.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Barrington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 20

• Cultural Survival Bazaar
  The WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley St, Providence
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Qigong Workshop
  Light of Hope , 245 Phenix Ave , Cranston
  10:00 am
• DMB Project Band
  Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol , 500 Wood St Building 111 , Bristol
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Guided Walk: Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge
  Doug Rayner Wildlife Refuge , 111 George St , Barrington
  1:00 pm
• Cranston West at Barrington
  220 Lincoln Ave , Barrington
  7:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Sub-Committee
  Barrington, RI Calendar , 283 County Rd , Barrington
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Holiday Celebration (K-2)
  Colt School Auditorium
  1:15 pm
• Holiday Celebration (3-5)
  Colt School Auditorium
  1:50 pm
• Winter Afternoon Tea
  Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum , 101 Ferry Rd , Bristol
  3:00 pm
• Music by Jimbo Harris
  Pivotal Brewing Company Bristol , 500 Wood St Building 111 , Bristol
  6:30 pm
• Holiday Story Night w/ The Collaborative — arc{hive} book + snackery
  arc{hive} book + snackery , 4 Market St , Warren
  7:00 pm
• Myrtle: Events
  Myrtle , 134 Waterman Ave , East Providence
  8:00 pm
• Plight, Ghosts in the Snow, Goodall, Weatherman, & Galeer
  Fete Music Hall , 103 Dike St , Providence
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Warren

• Town hires Hunt as interim department of public works director (eastbayri.com)

East Providence

• East Providence volleyball star signs to play D-I for Holy Cross (eastbayri.com)
• Trackside Northeast: Meet Joe Cortese's grandmother Maggie Summers (wpri.com)

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