What's Up Today: Tuesday, November 22
Good Morning,
💨 Mayflower Wind is inviting interested individuals to join them at two upcoming informal drop-in sessions to learn about the Rhode Island aspects of their SouthCoast Project. Mayflower Wind says that it will have a team of experts on hand to answer questions during these free, in-person-only events. No registration is required and there will be no formal presentations so attendees are encouraged to drop in any time during each event.
Session 1: Portsmouth Community
Location: Portsmouth Public Library
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Time: 4:30 – 7:30 pm
Key topics: Cable installation in Portsmouth, RI and SouthCoast Project timeline and next steps
Session 2: Sakonnet River Coastal And Recreational Users
Location: Ragged Island Brewing Company – Brewery Barn
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Time: 4:30 – 7:30 pm
Key topics: Export cable installation in the Sakonnet River and SouthCoast Project timeline and next steps
To learn more about the project visit https://mayflowerwind.com/southcoast/.
📺 Pete and Ron Cardi, of the Cardi Brothers, will join What’sUpNewp for a live virtual video conversation today at 11 am. We’ll talk about the company’s philanthropic activities and especially the events its sponsoring this holiday season, the company’s plan for the future, and more.
📺 The Providence, RI Metro Area is among metros where homes are selling for the most over the asking price, according to a new study.
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What’s Up Today
Weather
Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Marine Forecast
Today: WNW wind 5 to 8 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 ft or less.
Tonight: W wind 7 to 9 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less.
Coastal Water Temperature: 55°F.
Sun, Moon, & Tide
Sunrise: 6:42 am | Sunset: 4:20 pm | 9 hours and 38 minutes of sun.
High tide at 5:57 am and 6:18 pm | Low tide at 11:57 am & 11:45 pm.
Moon: Waning Crescent, 27.4 days, 5% lighting.
Things To Do
10 am to 4 pm: The Breakers, Marble House & The Elms dressed for the Holidays
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Sparkling Lights at The Breakers
For more events and things to do, visit our events calendar.
Entertainment
Fifth Element: Randy Robbins from 7 pm to 10 pm
JPT Film & Event Center: Ticket to Paradise at 4:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Narragansett Cafe: Trivia from 7 pm to 9 pm
City & Government
Little Compton: Housing Trust at 6 pm
Middletown: Planning Board at 3:15 pm, Zoning Board of Review at 6 pm
Tiverton: Board of Canvassers at 3 pm
See the full list of public meetings in Rhode Island here.
Newswire
NUWC: Executive director of NAVSEA’s attack submarines program tours NUWC Division Newport
The Boston Globe: Jay Leno released from Los Angeles hospital
WPRI: RI marijuana products destroyed after testing positive for pesticides
Senator Reed: RI Nets $5.5M Broadband Grants to Upgrade Ocean State’s Network & Provide Affordable, Reliable, High-Speed Internet for All