🌱 Why a Hope Valley street is under scrutiny after a tragic crash

What's up Hope Valley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Hope Valley street is under scrutiny after a tragic crash

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 36 and low of 20 degrees.
• Friday: Cold; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 35, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Grammy-nominated musician Rory Macleod killed while walking dogs by driver with more than 100 arrests on rap sheet (ew.com) — A well-known local musician was fatally struck by a car while walking his dogs along Spring Street in Hope Valley, drawing intense attention to safety and enforcement on local roads. Police say the driver, who allegedly possessed narcotics and has a lengthy arrest record, faces preliminary charges as state investigators continue examining the crash.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Richmond Senior Activities Committee
  Richmond, RI Calendar , 1168 Main St. 2nd Floor , Wyoming
  11:00 am
• Trivia Night @ The Wood
  Wood River Bar & Grill , 1139 Main St , Wyoming
  6:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
  The Contemporary Theater Company , 327 Main St , South Kingstown
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Open Mic w/Pete V
  1139 Main St , Richmond
  5:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Creative Threads Holiday Craft Sale
  Clark Memorial Library , 7 Pinehurst Dr , Richmond
• Classic Movie Monday: White Christmas (1954)
  Clark Memorial Library , 7 Pinehurst Dr , Richmond
  2:00 pm
• Richmond Affordable Housing Committee
  Richmond Town Hall , 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd , Richmond
  5:00 pm
• Richmond Zoning Board of Review
  Richmond, RI Calendar , 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd. , Wyoming
  7:00 pm
• Richmond 250th Commission
  5 Richmond Townhouse Rd , Richmond
  11:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Economic Development Commission
  Richmond, RI Calendar , 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd. , Wyoming
  9:15 am
• Technical Review Committee Meeting
  Richmond, RI Calendar , 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd. , Wyoming
  10:00 am
• Richmond Town Council Meeting -
  Richmond Town Hall , 5 Richmond Townhouse Rd , Richmond
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Resources for Support
  If the holidays feel heavy for someone you know, having a list of local support options can make reaching out easier. Check out Preventsuicideri.org… (Nextdoor )
• Respiratory Illnesses is on the Rise
  With seasonal respiratory illnesses on the rise, it's especially important for older adults to protect themselves against flu, COVID-19, and RSV that… (Nextdoor )

• OMNIPLEX World Services Corporation, A Constellis Company posted a job opening for Contract Investigator - Hope Valley, RI in Hope Valley. Apply here.
• DSV Road Transport posted a job opening for Freight Forwarder - Exports in Carolina. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hope Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Charlestown

• Meadow restoration project in Pawaget Park to begin in January (thewesterlysun.com)
• Rep. Spears holds community meeting, December 13 (progressive-charlestown.com)
• South County Habitat for Humanity gets $200K from Bank of America for homebuilding (thewesterlysun.com)

Kingston

• Archie's bucket, Garcia's block gives Cowboys win over Rhode Island (crescentcitysports.com)

East Greenwich

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-- The Patch AM Team

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