🌱 Hardware Stores Stocked For Snow + Early Learning Champions

Good day, people of Pawtucket! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with the Friday issue of the Pawtucket Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Morning snow, 2-4". High: 34 Low: 18.

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Here are the top stories in Pawtucket today:

1. Local hardware stores like Tessier's Home Brew and Hardware are fully stocked with snow supplies for this morning's anticipated storm. Owner Bud Tessier said that, despite the ongoing supply chain issues across the country, he's been able to secure plenty of shovels, ice melt, rock salt, and other items Pawtucket residents will need to manage the snowfall. As a reminder, a winter storm watch is in effect through noon today. (WPRI)
2. YMCA of Pawtucket staffer CJ Meehan has been named one of 11 Early Learning Champions by PBS. Established in 2018, this national program honors "passionate educators" who work with infants through second-graders. Meehan, the lead teacher and director of the Y's "Project Explorations" since June 2021, was recognized by PBS for advocating for social justice, racial equity, and LGBTQ curricula in an early childhood educational setting. (Valley Breeze)
3. New year, new fur baby! Over a dozen cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and more are now available to adopt from Pawtucket area shelters. Check out our full list of local adoptable pets for more details. (Pawtucket Patch)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• THE SCHEMERS Live At The Met (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Love taking your pooch to the Pawtucket Dog Park? Check out pawtucketdogpark.com to stay up to date on their upcoming 2022 events! (Facebook)
• A neighbor in the Atwood Ave. area is offering to shovel local driveways on Friday afternoon starting at $25 for small driveways. Contact Adam at 401-484-3602 if interested. (Nextdoor)
• City Councilwoman Alexis Schuette is offering to drop off copies of the 2022 Pawtucket City calendar to any local resident who DMs her their address this week. (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.