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🌱 Community Vaccines + Woonsocket Dreams + Buy Ho Kong

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Kathleen Stoddart, Neighbor
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Happy Friday, Woonsocket! Kathleen here with everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and milder. High: 47 Low: 33.

Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today:

  1. Rhode Island is changing to community vaccination sites. The remaining state-run and municipal-run vaccination sites will end vaccination operations. The State Department of Health, in response to public input, will run about 100 COVID-19 vaccination clinics at schools, churches, senior centers, and other community sites over the next month. Vaccines will continue to be available at retail pharmacies and many doctor's offices. (The Wilton Bulletin)
  2. A plan for Truman Drive and the surrounding neighborhoods was shared during the 2018 mayoral race. Albert Beauparlant, then a candidate for mayor, called it Woonsocket's Heritage Canal District and said it had the potential to transform the city. This year an advisory committee was formed and chaired by Beauparlant. Denise Sierra, one of two city councilors appointed to the committee along with Roger Jalette, thinks the plan could impact the city's demographics, raising its median income level and attracting tourists interested in the region's history. (Valley Breeze)
  3. Thundermist Health Center is the first organization in Rhode Island to receive the "Joy in Medicine" recognition from the American Medical Association. It is granted for supporting the well-being of providers and reducing burnout. It's not just the first in Rhode Island, but also the first federally qualified health center in the U.S., to receive this recognition. (Valley Breeze)
  4. On Monday night, the Woonsocket City Council approved a contract with Election Data Services Inc. to provide redistricting services for the city. The General Assembly is in the process of redrawing the districts represented by Rhode Island's 38 state senators and 75 state representatives. When those are complete, Board of Canvassers Manager Michael Narducci said the city will begin the process of redrawing its voting districts based on the new legislative maps. (City of Woonsocket)
  5. The Woonsocket City Council showed support for a grant application to purchase the closed Ho Kong restaurant on Cumberland Street for the expansion of Cass Park. It's more than an acre of land and would serve in the plan for a new football field/track and parking.(City of Woonsocket)

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Today in Woonsocket:

  1. RI Stage Ensemble (RISE) will present 'A Christmas Story: The Musical' Dec. 10-19 (7:30 pm)
  2. The Stadium Theatre is presenting the Royal Shakespeare Company's version of "A Christmas Carol," a new adaptation by David Edgar, based on the Charles Dickens classic.(7:30pm)
  3. The Rose Ferron Museum & Domestic Chapel is open every Friday and first Sunday at the foundation headquarters, 339 Arnold St. Doors open at noon. A prayer service is held from 2 to 4 p.m. (Noon)

From my notebook:

  • The Rose Ferron Foundation of Rhode Island is holding a Christmas raffle for six handmade prayer shawls. Each one has been blessed by a Catholic priest and placed on the bed that Little Rose suffered on. Winners will also receive a hardcover copy of the book "She Wears a Crown of Thorns" by the Rev. O. A. Boyer. The drawing will be held on Jan. 2. Enter online at www.roseferronfri.org/christmas-raffle (Valley Breeze)
  • Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc.: A kitty was found on Park Ave in Woonsocket. Please help her find her way home. (Facebook)
  • Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: Newly appointed Junior Rangers visited Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park this past weekend. Slater Mill will be open today and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Guided tours will be offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. There are no fees to visit, and no registration is needed for the tour. (Facebook)
  • Rhode Island Society of CPAs: Do you or someone you know have what it takes to become America's "Small Business Person of the Year" for 2022? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can be reached at https://bit.ly/3EVgLox (Facebook)

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That's it for today! Sorry it's late but my computer ate my Woonsocket Daily so I had to re-write it. Now to work on Saturday's, Kathleen Stoddart wishes you a great day with the hopes that your computer doesn't eat your work!

If you've got news or want to reach out: KathC21Homes@gmail.com

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