Good morning, South Kingstown. A new police chief is sworn in at Town Hall tonight, and we have the rest of Monday's council agenda, a new Thai restaurant in South County Commons, and the weekend's scores from the Rebels and Rhody.

The week starts sunny and stays that way through Veterans Day, so the parade should be dry. Cold rain moves in Thursday night.

In this issue: Weather · Town News · Schools and Sports · Real Estate · This Week · Deals · Coming Up

WEATHER

Sunny through Veterans Day, then a cold, rainy Friday

Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 57, though an isolated shower is possible after 8 a.m. A west wind could gust to 26 mph. Tuesday and Wednesday look sunny, with highs near 58 and 59, which is good news for Wednesday's Veterans Day Parade.

Clouds return Thursday, with a chance of rain after 4 p.m. and steady rain likely Thursday night. Friday looks rainy, breezy, and much colder, with a high near 48 and northeast gusts as high as 30 mph. Lows dip to around 31 Friday night and 29 Saturday night, so this weekend may bring the first freeze for many yards. Read the full forecast.

TOWN NEWS

New police chief sworn in tonight

The Town Council will hold a swearing-in ceremony for Alfred E. Bucco as South Kingstown's chief of police at tonight's meeting, along with a resolution affirming Town Manager James Manni's appointment, effective today. Bucco served as the department's deputy chief and was interim chief in 2022. He takes over after Chief Matthew Moynihan retired on Nov. 4 after four years leading the department. Read the agenda and Moynihan's retirement story in The Independent.

Also on tonight's council agenda

The council meets at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 180 High St., and streams live on the council's YouTube channel. Items include:

• Revolutionary War memorial. Approval of the final roster of 60 Revolutionary War era patriots of African, Indigenous, and multiracial heritage, and the inscription, for the "Brave Men as Ever Fought" companion memorial at the Historic Hazard School site. Installation would still need separate approval.

• New high school technology. Contracts of up to about $1.89 million for technology equipment at the new South Kingstown High School, paid from the voter approved bond, plus a construction update from the town manager.

• Snow shoveling rules. Scheduling a public hearing on changes to who qualifies for the town's sidewalk snow shoveling exemption.

• Library cameras. A contract of about $44,000 for security cameras at the Peace Dale and Kingston libraries.

• Pond Street. A letter from residents asking for a three way stop at Pond Street and Silver Lake Avenue.

Ma lié brings contemporary Thai to South County Commons

Ma lié Thai Dining has opened at 50 South County Commons Way, in the former Tong Ta Thai space. Owner and executive chef Supasin "Mark" Chunhachachavankul trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and worked in Michelin starred kitchens in Bangkok and Dubai before choosing South Kingstown for his first restaurant. He describes the menu as an elevated take on Thai cooking, with a focus on dining in rather than takeout. Read more in The Independent.

SCHOOLS AND SPORTS

District math scores reach a record high

At the Oct. 27 School Committee meeting, Assistant Superintendent Daniel Seger reported that districtwide math proficiency on state tests reached 54.1 percent, the highest on record and the fifth straight year of gains. English language arts proficiency was 56.7 percent, the best since 2018 to 2019. No South Kingstown schools are now identified for targeted state support, down from three last year, and Matunuck Elementary was one of five schools statewide recognized for cutting chronic absenteeism while raising test scores. Meeting recap from Uprise RI.

Rebels fall at Barrington in the quarterfinals

South Kingstown's playoff run ended Saturday night with a 42 to 20 loss at Barrington in the RIIL football quarterfinals. MaxPreps still lists two more games on the Rebels' schedule, at Portsmouth on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. and at North Kingstown on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Schedule and scores on MaxPreps.

Around Rhody

• Men's basketball. URI beat Monmouth 84 to 66 at the Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun on Saturday to move to 2 and 0. All five starters scored in double figures, and Jason Fontenet II was named game MVP with 15 points and nine rebounds. The Rams open a three game home stand against Maine on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Ryan Center. Game recap.

• Football. New Hampshire scored with seven seconds left to beat URI 24 to 21 on Saturday. Freshman Brayden Richardson ran for a career high 129 yards, including a 64 yard touchdown. The Rams (5 and 5) host Towson on Senior Day this Saturday at noon. Game recap.

• Men's soccer. Rhody's season ended in the Atlantic 10 quarterfinals, a 2 to 2 draw with Davidson that the Wildcats won 5 to 4 on penalty kicks. Friday's storm stopped the match in the 11th minute, and it resumed Saturday in Kingston, where the Rams scored twice in the final six minutes of regulation to force overtime. Match recap.

• Women's basketball. URI beat South Florida 82 to 63 on Sunday in Nashville at the Multi-Conference Opening Weekend Showcase, improving to 1 and 2. Game recap.

REAL ESTATE

Recently sold

These South Kingstown homes recently sold in 02879 and 02881, with approximate closing dates in the last week or so. Each address links to its listing page on Rali's site.

• 59 Sylvan Way. Sold for $865,000. 4 beds, 3.5 baths.

• 20 Samuel Rodman St. Sold for $475,000. 2 beds, 1 bath.

• 60 Brookwood Rd. Sold for $655,000. 3 beds, 2 baths.

• 9 Allen Ave. Sold for $325,000. 2 beds, 1 bath.

• 581 Saugatucket Rd. Sold for $367,000. 3 beds, 1 bath.

• 96 Wild Goose Rd. Sold for $230,000. Vacant land.

Open houses this week

No open houses are listed for 02879 or 02881 for the week ahead as of Sunday evening. Check Rali's site for new listings and open houses.

Listing data courtesy of Rali | Alpern & Mesenbourg Group via the Rhode Island MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Buying a home here now takes a $216,000 income

A household needs to earn about $216,241 a year to afford a median priced single family home in South Kingstown, according to HousingWorks RI's 2026 Housing Fact Book. The town's median single family price reached $694,500 in 2025, up 33 percent from 2020, while the median household income is $108,960. Across the Southern Rhode Island region, only about 20 percent of households can afford the median home price of $635,000. Read more in The Independent or see the full fact book.

THIS WEEK

• Bobcat Ecology in Rhode Island, Monday. URI PhD student Christopher Hickling talks about the Rhode Island Bobcat Project at the South Kingstown Land Trust's lecture and potluck, 6 to 8 p.m. at 17 Matunuck Beach Road. Bring a dish to share. Suggested donation $10. Event details.

• Understanding AI and Misinformation, Tuesday. Rhode Island journalist Phil Eil explains how AI is used to create and spread misinformation and how to stay alert, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Peace Dale Library. Register with the library.

• Fall Story and Nature Walk, Tuesday. Families can join an outdoor story and song followed by a nature walk through the Hazard Garden, 10:30 a.m. at Peace Dale Library. Bring a blanket, and note that it depends on the weather. Library calendar.

• Veterans Day Parade, Wednesday. The parade steps off at 10 a.m., followed by a ceremony at the veterans monument in Saugatucket Park, 101 High St. Town Hall and the Rose Hill Regional Transfer Station are closed for the holiday. Parade details and transfer station holiday schedule.

• Guided hike at Browning Trail, Friday. The Land Trust leads a free 3.5 mile hike past the stone walls and foundations of Browning Woods Farm, 9 to 11 a.m. Land Trust events.

• Rolled beeswax holiday candles, Saturday. Make your own candles with library staff, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Peace Dale Library. Supplies are provided, it is open to adults and teens 14 and up, and registration is required. Register with the library.

• SUGAR at Ocean Mist, Saturday. Live pop and rock at 8 p.m. at 895 Matunuck Beach Road. Show listing.

Still on this week from Friday's issue: the Chamber's AI workshop and Mah Jongg open play on Tuesday, the Guitars for Vets open mic on Wednesday, and the fraud prevention talk and Young Professionals night at the Ryan Center on Thursday. See Friday's issue for details.

DEALS

Local business owners, send us your deals

If you own or manage a business in town, reply to this email with your offer, the days and hours it runs, and any details readers should know. We will share local deals with readers in upcoming issues.

COMING UP

• Secret Service talk, Tuesday, Nov. 17. Senior Services hosts "Little Known Facts about the U.S. Secret Service," covering presidential travel and what it takes to become a special agent, from 9 to 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required at 401 789 0268, extension 2. Town notice.

• Gear N' Beer 5K, Sunday, Nov. 22. Mews Tavern is seeking a town road race license for its 5K benefiting South County Health, with a rain date of Nov. 29. The license is on tonight's council agenda. Council agenda.

• School Committee, Tuesday, Nov. 24. The committee is skipping its first November meeting because of election certification and plans to meet only on the Tuesday of Thanksgiving week if the election is certified by then. Meeting recap.

That is all for today. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts, thank a veteran on Wednesday, and we will see you in your inbox soon.