🌱 All Safe Stations To Open Jan. 3 + Pawtucket Hospital Capacity

Good morning, Pawtucket! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to celebrate the New Year, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox tomorrow. We appreciate your understanding of this slight pause in our schedule, and I will be back on Monday with the next edition of the Pawtucket Daily! Now, here's everything happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Patchy morning fog. High: 49 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories today in Pawtucket:

1. The City of Pawtucket will be opening operational All Safe stations on Jan. 3. This comes after completing all training with Gateway Health and Pawtucket Public Safety team. Individuals can go to any Pawtucket Fire Station, where a member of the fire department will conduct a health assessment. (WLNE-TV (ABC6))
2. State health officials in Rhode Island reported to the federal government Dec. 29 that approximately 87 percent of inpatient beds and 93 percent of intensive care unit beds in hospitals across the state were occupied. Around 13 percent of inpatient beds and 35 percent of ICU beds statewide were filled by COVID-19 patients, they reported. (Pawtucket Patch)
3. If you're hoping to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, look no further than these Pawtucket area shelters for a pet to adopt. If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We've amassed this week's list of animals available for adoption near you. (Pawtucket Patch)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Ball Drop Friday At Lower Lounge (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Pawtucket's YMCA has announced new sessions that will begin on Jan. 22. Boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 13 are welcome! (Facebook)
• For some, holidays bring new electronic devices. What happens to the old ones? Tri-County Community Action Agency asks you to consider disposing of these items responsibly by donating or recycling. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. Have a very happy New Year!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.