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Hey there, Woonsocket! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a license-plate alert led Woonsocket police to an armed teen
  • How often are Woonsocket residents showing up in Pawtucket arrests?
  • Do Woonsocket residents feel safe walking and biking in their neighborhoods?

Also on today's calendar: Sports Card Show and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm; an afternoon shower, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Saturday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Masked Teen Carrying Gun Caught In Stolen Car: Cops (patch.com) — Woonsocket police say a 16-year-old was arrested after a license-plate reader flagged a stolen car on South Main Street, where officers found the masked teen carrying a gun in a satchel. The youth faces charges including possession of a stolen motor vehicle, possession of a firearm by a minor and obstruction, highlighting ongoing concerns about juvenile crime and weapons in the city.
   

2. Pawtucket Police Log July 22-26th (woonsocketcall.com) — A Pawtucket police log from late July notes numerous arrests for drug possession, domestic violence, driving offenses, and disorderly conduct, including a DUI charge for a Woonsocket resident. While all incidents occurred in Pawtucket, the list gives Woonsocket readers a clear view of regional public safety activity and how often local residents appear in neighboring city reports.
   

3. Rhode Islanders say more places to walk, exercise, and bike safely are needed, survey finds (bostonglobe.com) — New survey data show many Woonsocket and other "core city" residents feel they lack safe, convenient places to walk, bike, and exercise, and worry about neighborhood safety. The statewide panel study, led by Blue Cross & Blue Shield and Brown University, highlights strong public support for better sidewalks, protected bike lanes, transit, parks, and walkable access to groceries and services.
   

4. As municipalities across Rhode Island resist Flock cameras, McKee orders review • Rhode Island Current (rhodeislandcurrent.com) — Rhode Island's governor has ordered a 60‑day pause on new Flock license plate cameras while state police review privacy, data use, and public safety impacts, directly affecting cities like Woonsocket that helped start the network. The article details growing municipal resistance, ACLU concerns, legislative efforts to regulate the technology, and law enforcement arguments that the cameras aid investigations and rescue efforts.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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