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Wednesday June 17th Patch AM (Kayla M.)

Coffee in hand, Woonsocket? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Woonsocket’s property taxes jumped beyond Rhode Island’s usual cap
  • How Woonsocket’s 30-inch blizzard stacks up against other U.S. records

Also on today's calendar: All Industry Job Fair and 5 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kayla M.!

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes does a frog wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 64.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RI property tax hikes this year were largest in a decade. Here's why (newportri.com) — Woonsocket homeowners and landlords face one of the state’s steepest property tax hikes this year, with the city approved to raise its levy about 5.5% above the usual 4% cap. A new report explains how expiring federal COVID aid and big school construction debts are driving increases statewide, and why more of the burden is falling on commercial properties and apartment buildings.    

• The most extreme temperature ever recorded in every US state, based on data (fox21online.com) — Woonsocket holds Rhode Island’s record for the most snow in a single day, with 30 inches falling there during the legendary Blizzard of 1978. This national roundup of weather extremes lists each state’s hottest, coldest, wettest, and snowiest 24-hour records, putting Woonsocket alongside some of the most dramatic weather moments in U.S. history.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wolfie has officially been missing for two weeks.
    I have made an email in order to contact me if there have been any spottings or if anyone has picked him up. I removed my phone number just to keep… (Nextdoor Woonsocket/NSmithfield)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Stocker- 2nd Shift in Woonsocket. Apply here.
  • PriceRite Marketplace posted a job opening for Price Rite - Store Manager (PRRC) Salary Range $75,000 - $95,000/yr in Woonsocket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Woonsocket here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Smithfield

  • Building Wealth in Real Estate Starts With Seeing Future Location (pbn.com)
  • Where to look when purchasing a luxury property in Rhode Island (turnto10.com)

Cumberland

  • McKee's hometown Democratic Committee endorses challenger Foulkes (providencejournal.com)
  • North End Woonsocket Real Estate & Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
  • Man facing felony offenses, rider cited for list of violations, after trash barrel thrown at motorcycle rider during Providence feast (fallriverreporter.com)

Smithfield

  • Cranston Woman Charged With DUI After Smithfield Crash: Cops (patch.com)

Ok Woonsocket! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open toed ! (toad) (Thank you Edgar W. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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