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🌱 RI Tops U.S. COVID Rate + Man Shot In Foxwoods Casino Garage

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Kathleen Stoddart, Neighbor
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Happy Monday, Woonsocket! Kathleen here with everything going on around Woonsocket today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 50 Low: 35.

Woonsocket Weekly Weather Forecast indicates that it will be 60 by the end of the week! (Woonsocket Patch)

Here are the top stories today in Woonsocket:

  1. RI is now ranked #1 in the U.S. for COVID infection rate. The highest warning level by Covid Act Now is "Severe" and we're it. The transmission rate had a 300% increase in the last 3 weeks. (Providence Journal)
  2. A man was shot inside Foxwoods Casino parking garage Saturday night. It remains under investigation. The President and CEO of Foxwoods released a written statement; "The safety of our guests and team members is paramount, and we are working closely with both State and Tribal law officials." Many of us take day trips to Foxwoods. Be safe. (Turn to 10)
  3. RI's first Amazon distribution center began construction in Johnston. The 3.8 million-square-foot building will be located near Route 6 and Interstate 295. The goal is to have the facility up and running by March 2023. (WJAR)
  4. 5 homes new to the market in Woonsocket. (Woonsocket Patch):
    1. 566 Elm St.: Price: $385,000Size: 3,036 sq. ft., 8 beds, and 3 baths
    2. 579 Gaskill St.: Price: $299,000Size: 1,650 sq. ft, 4 beds, and 1.5 baths
    3. 157 Lucille St.: Price: $399,900Size: 4,196 sq. ft., 3 beds, and 2 baths
    4. 225 Logee St.: Price: $279,000Size: 1,425 sq. ft., 3 beds, and 1 bath
    5. 152 Roberta Ave.: Price: $309,000Size: 1,856 sq. ft., 3 beds, and 1 bath
  5. Yaya and The Tree of Life, a "handmade gift shop for everyone," has moved into 2 Monument Square, Suite J, the latest addition to a Main Street that has seen a boost in retail-oriented shops in recent months. The gift shop sells unique items crafted by artists ranging in age from 10 - 80 years old. This store is just one example of the revitalization of downtown Woonsocket. (Valley Breeze)

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Today in Woonsocket:

  • Woonsocket City Council Special Meeting tonight Location: Harris Hall – Third Floor (6:30pm)
  • Booktalking began as a talk about great books for young people, but it has grown into freewheeling discussions. at Woonsocket Harris Public Library. It covers everything from serial killers to conspiracy theories, but also books. (4-4:30pm)

From my notebook:

  • For the fifth straight season, the Burrillville hockey team defeated one of the state's three parochial powerhouses after beating Mount St. Charles, 2-1, at Levy Rink. (Woonsocket Call)
  • The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Rhode Island Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were: (Woonsocket Call)
    6-8-3-3
  • Woonsocket School Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Open session will begin promptly at 7:00pm. This meeting will be held in person. However, the public will also have the option to listen virtually. Location: Hamlet Middle School, Cafeteria 60 Florence Drive 0r Virtual Platform: Meeting ID meet.google.com/kbf-fdbo-iyi Phone Number 470-222-8044 PIN: ‪703 603 162# ( Woonsocket Radio)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! Kathleen Stoddart is a Woonsocket resident and local realtor. I'm into the baking and wrapping mode of getting ready for Christmas! I have flour on my face and tape stuck to my clothes. See you all tomorrow for another update.

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