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Morning East Greenwich! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a $40M tech center could reshape East Greenwich’s workforce future
• How many impaired drivers Rhode Island police stopped over the New Year

Also on today's calendar: Speed Dating Ages 35-49 in East Greenwich, RI at Crafted Hope Brewing and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 47 and low of 27 degrees.
• Friday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 47, low: 41.
• Saturday: Rain and drizzle, with a high of 48 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New England Institute of Technology to build $40M Innovation Center in East Greenwich (turnto10.com) — New England Institute of Technology is planning a $40 million Innovation Center for Building Sciences at its East Greenwich campus, with groundbreaking expected this spring and completion by late 2027. The facility will feature modern labs and industry-grade equipment to train students for in-demand skilled trades, aiming to strengthen the region’s workforce and expand opportunities for local residents pursuing technical careers.
   

• Rhode Island Cops Make 53 DUI Arrests From NYE To Jan. 5: Police Chiefs Association (patch.com) — Rhode Island police made 53 DUI arrests between New Year’s Eve and Jan. 5, part of more than 3,200 impaired-driving arrests statewide in 2025. While East Greenwich is only mentioned in a related scam case link, the numbers highlight risks for drivers on local roads and the ongoing enforcement residents can expect across nearby communities.
   

📸 Around East Greenwich

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Greenwich

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 9

• The Smithereens
  The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St, East Greenwich
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday January 11

• Speed Dating Ages 35-49 in East Greenwich, RI at Crafted Hope Brewing
  Crafted Hope Brewing Company , 1485 S County Trl Suite #201 , East Greenwich
  3:00 pm
• Direct From Sweden - The Music of ABBA
  The Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St , East Greenwich
  7:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Town Council
  East Greenwich, RI Calendar , 125 Main Street , East Greenwich
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Special Education Advisory Committee
  Archie R. Cole Middle School , 100 Cedar Ave , East Greenwich
  6:30 pm

📣 East Greenwich Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 8

• Tech Help with Thor
  Willett Free Library , 45 Ferry Road , Saunderstown
  3:00 pm
• Conservation Commission Meeting
  North Kingstown, RI Calendar , 100 Fairway Dr , North Kingstown
  7:00 pm
• Harbor Management Commission Meeting
  North Kingstown, RI Calendar , 80 Boston Neck Road , North Kingstown
  7:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Greenhouse Impressionism (Session Begins)
  Botanical Center , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
  10:00 am
• Tai Chi Paradigm® Introduction - Beginner Level
  RWP Gateway Center , 1197 Broad St. , Providence
  6:30 pm

Saturday January 10

• Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick
  RWP Gateway Center , 1197 Broad St. , Providence
  9:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Books and Banter Book Club
  Botanical Center , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi, neighbors!
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• Panera Bread - Howley Bread Group, Ltd posted a job opening for Catering Lead in East Greenwich. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

West Warwick

• RI fire marshal: Swiss Alps resort fire similar to Station nightclub (wpri.com)
• Swiss bar fire prompts cease-and-desist to Florida company selling fireworks to Mass. restaurant (masslive.com)

Warwick

• It was a stellar year for new restaurants. What opened in RI in 2025. (providencejournal.com)

West Greenwich

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-- The Patch AM Team

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