🌱 Armando Nieves Plaque Dedication + $5K Reward For Stolen Dog

Welcome back, Pawtucket! Let's get this Saturday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Pawtucket.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with periods of rain. High: 63 Low: 56.

Here are the top stories in Pawtucket today:

1. The corner of Goff Avenue and Pine Street in Pawtucket now bears the name of a beloved community member, Armando Nieves. A plaque that sits on the corner is dedicated to the memory of the long-time owner of Armando and Sons Meat Market, who passed away at age 70 in 2019. Nieves was described as a proud Puerto Rican and leader in the local Latino community. Family, friends, and local officials, including Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien and Senator Sandra Cano, gathered yesterday at the Market to dedicate the plaque. (WJAR)
2. Have you seen this Pawtucket pup? The owner of a dog who was in the back seat of her stolen vehicle is offering a $5,000 reward for the safe return of her beloved 9-year-old Yorkie, Casanova. (WPRI.com)
3. Bring your little ones to the Pawtucket Public Library at 11:00 a.m. today for a fun Pumpkin Decorating event! Children and their families are invited to come to the library and decorate pumpkins any way they wish and take home their creations. Masks are required. (Pawtucket Public Library)
4. If you're looking for a little excitement outside of Pawtucket this weekend, check out these nearby events happening today, including a "Night at the Haunted Museum" at the Roger Williams Park Museum of Natural History, Rhode Island Pride at WaterFire Arts Center, and Cars and Coffee Trunk-or-Treat at Fort Adams Park in Newport. (GoLocalProv)

Today in Pawtucket:

• Pumpkin Decorating for Kids - Pawtucket Public Library (11:00 AM)

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— 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.