A Week In Review: August 8- August 14

Woonsocket Patch started out the week with a profile on Monday of a city artist that goes by the name of Chi who is gaining in popularity thanks to determination and hard work. Read his story and check out one of his music videos .

On Tuesday, Patch writer Andrew Metcalf spoke with Public Works Director Sheila McGauvran to get on update the rust flush scheduled to take place in Woonsocket this fall. For details on the process, which has not been implemented in the city for more than ten years, check out .

In a big week of news for Woonsocket voters, Patch covered stories on the candidates that will - and won't - be running in the November 2011 election. has announced his bid for City Council while incumbent said that he will not seek re-election. The City Council also approved several s to the Woonsocket Home Rule Charter to be placed on the November ballot.

The School Committee confirmed the appointment of a new superintendent for the Woonsocket Public School system on Wednesday. Meet Dr. Giovanna M. Donoyon and get the story behind her 3-2 confirmation  

Up to 75 layoffs may be scheduled for workers at Landmark Medical Center and some residents have already been notified that they are on the list. The hospital released a statement on the decision Thursday which you can read about here.

The official unveiling of a 200-foot mural at Dunn Park also happened this week with members of community organizations throwing a cook-out attended by Mayor Leo Fontaine and Police Chief Thomas Carey. Check out our video coverage of the event and get a look at the mural created by young artists from RiverzEdge .

Is there a story we missed? As always, we love your feedback, so email Woonsocket Patch editor Sandy Phaneuf at sandra.phaneuf@patch.com with your comments and suggestions.