🌱 Patch AM: How Pawtucket’s new housing plans could affect you next year

Good day Pawtucket! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Pawtucket's new housing plans could affect you next year
• Could Pawtucket get a fast new rail or rapid bus link?

Also on today's calendar: Halloween Costume Contest and Party to Benefit Kyle's Legacy Star Light Program and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 47.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Public Meeting Notice The Housing Authority of the City of (woonsocketcall.com) — Pawtucket residents can soon review major Housing Authority plans, including the FY 2028 annual and 5‑year plans, starting October 16 at several local development offices and online. Written comments are due by November 18, with a public meeting to discuss feedback set for December 2 at Fogarty Manor on Roosevelt Avenue.
   

• RIPTA Studies Light Rail, Rapid Bus Routes Connecting Providence Metro Cities (wror.com) — Pawtucket could be linked more directly to Providence, Central Falls, and Cranston under new light rail or rapid bus options now being studied by RIPTA. The Metro Connector Study is weighing multi‑hundred‑million‑dollar routes, projected ridership, and federal funding strategies, with a final recommendation expected in 2027 that may reshape commuting and development along the corridor.
   

📸 Around Pawtucket

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pawtucket

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 23
• Halloween Costume Contest and Party to Benefit Kyle's Legacy Star Light Program →
  The Guild, 461 Main St, Pawtucket
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark →
  Pawtucket RI
  10:00 am
• Ballet & Modern Grooves with Lea D'Arminio →
  Metamorphosis Dance Co., 249 Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket
  10:00 am
• Burbage Theatre Co presents Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing →
  Pawtucket RI
  7:30 pm
Friday October 9
• Visit Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark →
  Pawtucket RI
  10:00 am
• AMANDA KELESTER PRESENTS: JENNYpopupShow2026-2027 @ Pawtucket →
  Other, Pawtucket
  4:30 pm
• JENNYpopupShow2026-2027 @ Pawtucket →
  33 Summer St, Pawtucket
  5:30 pm
• Burbage Theatre Co presents Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing →
  Pawtucket RI
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• ASA Kickball Tournament →
  Pawtucket RI
• Art in the Park Family Event →
  195 District Park, Providence
  1:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Drop-In Mini Pumpkin Painting Contest for Teens →
  Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer St, Pawtucket
  3:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Third Great Marian Procession →
  538 Broadway, Providence
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Aerotek posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Pawtucket. Apply here.
• HealthMarkets posted a job opening for Insurance Agent in Central Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pawtucket here.

🗞 Nearby News

Central Falls

• Colorful electric boxes bring beauty and community to the streets of Central Falls (wpri.com)
• Looking for Monday's RI high school scores. We've got you covered (newportri.com)
• Central Falls Council Hears $15,200 Police Grant Request (upriseri.com)

Providence

• Why white rectangles are appearing on Providence sidewalks (wpri.com)

Ok Pawtucket! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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