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🌱 No Religious Exemptions +Tax Break for Vets +New COVID Numbers

Read the latest edition of the Woonsocket Daily! Here's your five-minute guide to everything going on in town from Kathleen.

Kathleen Stoddart, Neighbor
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Hello, people of Woonsocket! Kathleen Stoddart here with a brand-new copy of the Woonsocket Daily.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 57 Low: 40. Did you notice the colder air swooping in last night?

Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today:

  1. Landmark Medical Center placed 21 unvaccinated employees on leave following their citation for failing to have all employees vaccinated by Nov. 1st. All of the employees had requested and received religious exemptions by the hospital but the State of RI doesn't recognize religious exemptions. (Valley Breeze)
  2. Crews repaired a water main break on Grove Street Tuesday. Residents between Bernon and Logee streets could be experiencing discolored water. Did you know that you flush your water lines with cold water only? (WJAR)
  3. Governor Dan McKee held a ceremonial bill signing on Wednesday to extend property tax exemptions to veterans who served during the Cold War. This exemption is long overdue. (WJAR)
  4. The Department of Health released new numbers: 3 deaths and 294 new cases of COVID-19. Rhode Island continues to see a steady stream of new coronavirus infections, as evidenced by the climbing rates. (WPRI)
  5. Restaurants throughout the State are stepping up again this year to salute retired and active-duty military with free meals and discount dining deals today for Veterans Day. Proof of service or military IDs generally are required for the specials. (Patch)

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Today in Woonsocket: It's Veterans Day!

In Burrillville, a small group will gather at 11 a.m. today in Veterans' Park at the Pascoag Bridgeway. Their Veterans Day observance will connect with the one in Washington, D.C., and all those on the East Coast who represent the Doughboy Foundation by the tolling of Bells Of Peace to mark the moment 103 years ago that the Armistice was signed in France. The event is organized by the Burrillville Allied Veterans Council. (yahoo)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

  • Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: On November 10, 1986, the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor was designated by an Act of the United States Congress. At one time, the Blackstone River was considered "the hardest-working river in America." (Facebook)
  • Woonsocket Recycles: Got Slinky? We take large and small scrap metal at Woonsocket Recycle Facility. All metal is properly recycled!" (Facebook)

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Events:

  • Paint Pottery Open Veteran's Day 11 am-5 pm (November 11)
  • Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (November 11)
  • The Holy Trinity Parish Christmas Bazaar at Monsignor Gadoury school this Saturday from 9 am-4 pm at 1371 Park Ave.(Facebook)
  • The Gym LLC wants you stop by the vendor fair this weekend to start your Christmas shopping! Saturday from 8-11 am. 2168 Diamond Hill Rd Woonsocket. ( Facebook )
  • Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (November 18)
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That's it for today!

Thanks for following along and staying informed with Kathleen Stoddart. I live in Woonsocket and have 3 grown kids and 3 dog babies to keep me busy. I love hardware stores and can be seen checking out all the cool stuff. Being a Realtor, I sort of have an excuse. It's heading into the Christmas season when I get to make baskets of goodies for our service workers and neighbors . Neighbors, on Thanksgiving, please don't think we're crazy but my husband cooks his delicious deep-fried turkey and lowers it into the pot with his hockey stick!

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