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In today's newsletter:

  • Why an 8 p.m. fire siren is dividing West Greenwich neighbors
  • What West Greenwich’s former councilor will do as interim U.S. attorney

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📰 News we're reading

• Lake Mishnock Fire Dept siren returns to dismay of some residents (turnto10.com) — Residents near the Lake Mishnock Fire Department in West Greenwich are split over the return of the 8 p.m. daily siren, which had been silent for about a decade. Supporters see it as a nostalgic community tradition, while some neighbors complain about loud noise disturbing pets, children, and the area’s quiet, raising questions about how such decisions are made.
   

• Chas Calenda tapped as interim US attorney of Rhode Island (wpri.com) — West Greenwich residents will see a familiar local official step onto a much bigger stage as former town councilor Chas Calenda becomes interim U.S. attorney for Rhode Island. Calenda resigned his West Greenwich council seat Friday and says he’ll soon announce whether this new role changes his previously discussed plans for a 2026 attorney general run.
   

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