🌱 Kids COVID Vaccine Clinic At McCoy Today + Local Job Openings

Get on up, Pawtucket! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and milder. High: 47 Low: 34.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Pawtucket today:

1. The first of three pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics at McCoy Stadium on Columbus Avenue is happening today (Dec. 28) from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The Pfizer-BioNTech Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to children ages 5 to 11 by appointment only. Slots for today's clinic are filling up on the Rhode Island Department of Health's website, but there will be two more evening clinics held on Jan. 4 and Jan. 11. (Pawtucket School Department)
2. New year, new job? Lots of companies in and around the Pawtucket area are currently hiring for open positions in customer service, sales, trucking, warehousing, and more. There are even several remote opportunities for those who don't want to commute. Check out our list of local job openings. (Pawtucket Patch)
3. Dozens of family members and friends gathered at Jenks Park in Central Falls on Sunday night to remember Alberto and Rudy Morales, the 33-year-old twin brothers from Pawtucket who were killed in a single-car crash on I-195 on Christmas Eve. Rudy's girlfriend, Julia Andreozzi, told WPRI the brothers had gone to work a half-day in Cape Cod and were on their way back when they crashed. "There was no Christmas for us," she said. "It's just been hard to process everything." (WPRI)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• E-Commerce Virtual Masterclass: How To Build An Online Business, Hosted By Armand Morin (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A Pawtucket resident reported finding a very friendly, large tan cat on Orient Avenue on Christmas Day. They cannot bring into their home but are trying to keep it in the area by providing water and food. Click to learn how to contact the finder. (Facebook)
• A neighbor in Oakhill is willing to pay for post-holiday trash and clutter. According to a Nextdoor post, this neighbor is willing to take "any and all trash" at a good price. Call (401) 753-5209 for more information. (Nextdoor)
• It's the last week to enjoy the Pawtucket Winter Wonderland in Slater Park! Stop by from 4 to 9 p.m. daily through Sunday, Jan. 2 to see this year's festive displays. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. See you all tomorrow morning 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.