Daily Briefing: An uncertain future for Providence's last genuine estate

ALSO: All the top headlines to start your day. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Oct 4 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. The future of Providence's last genuine estate is in doubt and it seems to have opened a can of worms. The Journal's Amy Russo has the story on the uncertain status of the 3.4-acre estate at 460 Rochambeau Ave. that includes a 9,000-square-foot home and a 1,900-square-foot carriage house. At dispute is the ownership of the property and how it got to this point is an interesting tale that many of us probably can't relate to. It all starts with a husband and wife who sought to sell the estate, but couldn't find a buyer. An auction that followed and a claim of promises unkept. [Bridgham Estate at 460 Rochambeau Ave. in Providence] A view of 460 Rochambeau Ave. Kris Craig/The Providence Journal Along the way is a developer with a less-than-stellar reputation and neighbors and preservationists concerned about the property's future. There's even a cameo of statues of the sci-fi "Transformers" characters mixed into the story. What's to come of the Rochambeau estate? [Check out Amy's story and find out.]( Don't get left out when it comes to breaking news. [Subscribe to The Providence Journal today.]( WORTH A READ ⚖️ The [first parents in America charged in a school shooting]( will be tried after a court rejects their appeal. 🌊 The U.S. Department of the Interior has negotiated a special use agreement with a family for [a Cape Cod dune shack they’ve been summering in for decades.]( ⚾ The rebuild begins: [Here's what the Red Sox need to do for 2024]( [Today's Weather]( ☀️ Very warm with the temperature approaching the record of 85 set in 1959 with plenty of sun. Highs in the low-80s. TOP STORIES [60 years for RI man who killed his grandmother for drug money]( [Eudora Gustafson's husband, Mark Gustafson addresses court during sentencing.]( The judge said he couldn't think of 'anything good to say' about Paiva during the sentencing Tuesday. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Michael Neugent at his encampment on Orms Street in Providence on the I-95 overpass before he was arrested for trespassing and his belongings removed]( [How an RI man's desire to sleep outside and protest tests the homeless system]( Neugent was among the first to set up a tent at the Rhode Island State House last year, and most recently he was on Orms Street with his tent. [READ MORE]( [Agents say they found these 12 packages containing cocaine in a carry-on bag Sept. 28 at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport.]( [Man in wheelchair accused of smuggling 29lbs of cocaine to RI airport]( Agents say they found the nearly 30 pounds of cocaine in a carry-on bag that belongs to a New York man who was using a wheelchair. [READ MORE]( [Olivia Prior, East Greenwich field hockey Kat Gauvin, Moses Brown field hockey]( [EG downs undefeated MB, gets back in field hockey state title talk]( Moses Brown has had its way all season. East Greenwich's team effort changed that Monday and made sure everyone knows its championship hopes haven't changed. [READ MORE]( [Feartown, at Seekonk Speedway, 1710 Fall River Ave. For hours call 508-296-0661. There is a 45-minute long haunted house as well as a Midway with food, games and more.]( [Ghosts, ghouls and more at RI's haunted houses, hayrides]( Several local haunts promise plenty of shrill screams and heart-thumping horror. [READ MORE]( Advertisement You Asked. We Listened. The eNewspaper is now available in the breaking news app. [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](