Road Work & Travel: RIDOT says weekend overnight I-95 closures will start Oct. 16-17 at the Route 10 interchange in Providence and Cranston, with lane and ramp shutdowns for demolition and a full interchange rebuild; detours via I-295 and Route 10 are expected to add about 15-20 minutes. Legal & Courts: A Rhode Island Superior Court judge reinstated a Pawtucket municipal judge’s MERS pension eligibility, ruling the retirement board improperly rejected a hearing officer’s recommendation. Public Health & Policy: New York Attorney General Letitia James sued HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore a science-based childhood vaccine schedule, arguing recent CDC changes and CDC expert firings could leave more children sick. Environment & Ballot Measures: Rhode Island’s semiannual Green Bond campaign highlights $55 million for beaches, parks, watershed restoration, brownfields, and farmland/open space, as voters weigh Question 5. Coastal Economy: CRMC approved Cedar Island Oyster Company’s “gear change” in Point Judith Pond, allowing hundreds of new floating basket cages to boost oyster survival. First Responders: FEMA grants totaling $4.5M+ will fund equipment, training, and upgrades for Rhode Island fire departments and EMS. Community & Business: Marasco & Nesselbush opened its seventh office, its sixth in Rhode Island, in Middletown to serve Newport County clients closer to home. Tech & Safety: Providence Business News’ Oct. 8 Cybersecurity & AI Tech Summit will focus on turning risk into opportunity for Rhode Island-area leaders.