🌱 State Grant For Housing Authority + Disney Musicals In Schools

Hey, people of Pawtucket! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with the Wednesday Pawtucket Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 47 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories today in Pawtucket:

1. On Tuesday, Governor Dan McKee announced that up to $1.7 million would be awarded to help communities across Rhode Island increase internet access for low- and moderate-income households. These awards, funded by Community Development Block Grants (CDDBG) and managed by the state's Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD), will help to bridge the digital divide in the state. As part of this initiative, Pawtucket will receive up to $3,200 to update and improve the Wi-Fi access points for five community rooms across Pawtucket Housing Authority to ensure residents can access high-speed internet, even if they cannot obtain internet in their homes. (What's Up Newp)
2. Elizabeth Baldwin Elementary School in Pawtucket has been selected by the Providence Performing Arts Center as one of five Providence-area schools to participate in the 2021 - 2022 Disney Musicals in Schools program. This initiative was developed by Disney Theatrical Group to create sustainable theater programs in under-resourced elementary schools. The selected schools will begin a 17-week musical theater residency in January 2022 and receive performance rights, education support materials, and guidance from two teaching artists. (Broadway World)
3. The Pawtucket Police Department is holding its third annual K9s for Kids Holiday Party on Sunday, Dec. 12. All Pawtucket families are welcome to attend the event from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Looff Carousel at Slater Park. Refreshments will be available, and children up to 6th grade will be able to enjoy a ride on the historic carousel, visit Santa, and receive a toy while supplies last. (Pawtucket Police Department)

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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.