🌱 Harm Reduction Station + 2 Indicted In Pawtucket Shooting

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Pawtucket Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Very windy; a few showers. High: 51 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories today in Pawtucket:

1. The city of Pawtucket will launch a "safe station" program for local residents who are battling addiction. Designed to combat the city's opioid crisis, Pawtucket's "Harm Reduction Station" program will begin Jan. 1. and offer 24/7 access to substance abuse treatment, resources, and recovery services for community members in need. "We have a responsibility to protect our community and provide resources to those who are in need in order to get them assistance with their substance use issues," said Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien. (WPRI.com)
2. Two individuals have been indicted in a deadly Pawtucket shooting. Todd Alicea and Jahcolin Rodrigues were charged by The Providence County Grand Jury with the May 15 murder of 20-year-old Leonardo Tavares. In addition to the murder charge, Alicea and Rodrigues both face four counts of conspiracy and one count each of drive-by shooting and discharging a firearm while committing a crime of violence resulting in death. (WPRI.com)
3. The Pawtucket Public Library is hosting several exciting events for residents of all ages today. In addition to two all-day "take and make" crafting events, there is a Toddler Story Class, a Family Movie Night screening of "The Addams Family" (2019), and a Storied Lives Book Club Meeting. Click on today's date in the Library's calendar to learn more. (Pawtucket Public Library)
4. The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket is currently seeking volunteer coaches for its Pre-Teen Basketball League. Don't miss the opportunity to become a positive role model for these young players. Interested residents can email Lauren Lastrina at llastrina@bgcpawt.org to learn more about volunteer coach opportunities. (Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Halloween Family Movie Night - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Storied Lives Book Club - Pawtucket Public Library (7:00 PM)

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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.