🌱 Patch AM: Recently Relocated East Greenwich Resident Accidentally Threw Away Pistol During Move: Police

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

In today's newsletter:

• East Greenwich newcomer reports accidentally tossing pistol during move
• East Greenwich locals spotlight favorite shop in Best of 2025 series
• How added police at East Greenwich schools will affect families this week

Also on today's calendar: Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 45 and low of 26 degrees.
• Thursday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 46, low: 42.
• Friday: Windy with occasional rain, with a high of 56 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Recently Relocated East Greenwich Resident Accidentally Threw Away Pistol During Move: Police (patch.com) — East Greenwich police are investigating after a new resident reported accidentally discarding his unloaded 9 mm Beretta pistol in the trash while moving from Providence to a new development in town. The man realized the firearm, stored in a blue lock box, was missing after throwing away boxes at his East Greenwich home, and officers have entered the gun as missing or stolen in a national database.
   

2. Impressed Olive Recognized For 'Friendly And Accommodating Service': Best Of 2025 (patch.com) — East Greenwich residents are celebrating local favorites through Patch’s Best of 2025 series, spotlighting places that make the town feel like home. One nomination praises Impressed Olive for its high-quality products, friendly service, and gift-worthy offerings, while encouraging more locals to share the East Greenwich businesses and people that brightened their year.
   

3. Town Adds Security to All Schools (eastgreenwichnews.com) — East Greenwich schools now have increased police presence, with dedicated officers stationed at each elementary school this week in response to the recent Brown University shooting. Working with the town manager and police chief, the superintendent says patrols have already been stepped up at all schools and safety protocols will be closely monitored before decisions are made about next week.
   

4. Brookside Terrace Fire, One Year Later (eastgreenwichnews.com) — One year after a devastating roof fire at Brookside Terrace #2 in East Greenwich displaced 20 families, the building has finally reopened under new management, but most former residents have resettled elsewhere. Local agencies, churches, and the town quickly rallied with housing, goods, and gift cards, yet many survivors are still rebuilding their lives and pursuing legal action over what they describe as poor maintenance and lingering trauma.
   

5. Dr. Bob Miller Honored for Lifetime of Community Service (eastgreenwichnews.com) — A beloved East Greenwich eye doctor, Robert “Bob” Miller, has been honored with the Kent County Medical Society’s Lifetime Community Service Award after more than 50 years caring for patients from his Main Street and Post Road offices. The tribute highlights his decades of local service, from Rotary leadership and emergency assistance efforts to helping equip town rescue trucks and funding a scholarship for East Greenwich students.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Greenwich

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Wednesday Night Live at the Ganny
  25 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Blue Christmas Service
  The Harbor Church, 263 Waites Corner Rd, South Kingstown
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Writing Workshop: Learning to Let Go
  Warwick Center for the Arts , 3259 Post Rd , Warwick
  6:30 pm
• Introductory to Ballroom & Latin Dance
  Fred Astaire Dance Studios , 5600 Post Rd , East Greenwich
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Probate Court
  East Greenwich, RI Calendar , 125 Main Street , East Greenwich
  9:30 am
• Municipal Court
  East Greenwich, RI Calendar East Greenwich, RI 02818
  6:00 pm
• Scotti's Salumeria - East Greenwich, RI — KEVIN HERCHEN
  Scotti's Salumeria , 4654 Post Rd , East Greenwich
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• The Uncle Louie Variety Show
  The Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St , East Greenwich
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Christmas With The Celts
  The Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St , East Greenwich
  7:00 pm

📣 East Greenwich Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Probate Court
  North Kingstown, RI Calendar , 100 Fairway Drive , North Kingstown
  8:30 am
• Holiday Party
  Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge #2285 , 42 Nooseneck Hill Rd , West Greenwich
  6:00 pm
• Municipal Court
  North Kingstown, RI Calendar , 100 Fairway Drive , North Kingstown
  6:00 pm
• Horgan Winter Concert
  Horgan Elementary School West Warwick, RI 02893
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Tech Help with Thor
  Willett Free Library , 45 Ferry Road , Saunderstown
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I’m so thankful for :
  You! Be safe Be blessed and make it the best day you can. Hugs (Nextdoor Charlotte Dr)

• Ocean State Veterinary Specialists posted a job opening for Veterinary Technician Manager- 3rd Shift in East Greenwich. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Janitorial Position (Full & Part Time) in East Greenwich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Greenwich here.

Ok East Greenwich! 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: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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