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🌱Booster Shots +Cars For Vets +Landlords Mad+ Don't Touch Graves

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Kathleen Stoddart, Neighbor
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Happy Monday, people of Woonsocket! Let Kathleen Stoddart get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and beautiful. High: 59 Low: 35. Almost 60! The rest of the week should be warmer too.

Here are the top stories today in Woonsocket:

  1. The City of Woonsocket will be partnering with the Town of North Smithfield to offer Moderna COVID-19 booster clinics at Monsignor Gadoury School, 1371 Park Avenue in Woonsocket on Wednesday Nov. 10th and Wednesday Nov. 17th from 3:00 PM-7:00 PM. Appointments are required for these two clinics and can be scheduled at
    www.vaccinateri.org . Enter "Woonsocket" in the "Search by Name Location" box and register for the date and time that is convenient for you. If you need help, call 1-844-930-1779. Woonsocket residents may also contact Kerri Topalian directly at Woonsocket City Hall at 767-9257 should you need assistance registering. (Press Release Desk)
  2. Landlords are requesting changes to the RentReliefRI program to keep it fair and balanced. There shouldn't be any situation where the tenant gets paid back-owed rent because that's not what this funding is meant for. Christine Hunsinger of RI Housing claims the program can't be changed locally since the U.S. Treasury Department oversees it and enforces the rules. "We pay the landlords in every instance where they agree to participate," Hunsinger said. "When we pay the tenant directly, the landlord did not agree to participate." The tenant has seven days after the check clears to pay their landlord any back-owed rent. If the tenant doesn't pay what they owe, Hunsinger said they will report that person to the U.S. Treasury Department – though not right away. There is a delay. So, RI Housing and landlords disagree with the outcomes. Since the 2021 program launched, RentReliefRI has given nearly $50 million rent payments to thousands of Landlords. (WPRI.com)
  3. Bill Gately and his partner, Dave Lambert, owners of Henri's Auto Repair, (1068 Park Ave.,Woonsocket) have been giving back to those who served in the military through an annual raffle of a repaired vehicle. Henri's takes vehicles people have donated to their veteran transportation project, puts them in good working order and then raffles them to eligible veterans signing up in advance. Three cars that will be raffled on Nov. 12 are a 2011 Mazda 3 sport, a 2000 Buick Le Sabre and a 2003 Ford Focus. So folks, donate your vehicles and Veterans please sign up! (Woonsocket Call)
  4. The Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission wants steps taken to keep 3 graves undisturbed on a Cato Street lot. They were discovered last month. The land owners say it will not disrupt their plans to continue building. They must have a creative way to develop around the burial sites!(Valley Breeze)

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Today in Woonsocket:

Autumnfest Prize Update: November 6th winner for Afest Calendar is Cathy Ward of Woonsocket. There are still two 2020 Afest Button Prizes left7. $500 = 3199 and $250 = 9972. Call 401-769-6925 to claim your prize! (Woonsocket Radio & TV)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

  • The Woonsocket Animal Control Shelter: A dog was found near Walnut Hill Apartments on Nov. 5. (Facebook) Another dog was found in the area of Jillson Ave, Woonsocket on Nov. 2. Contact Woonsocket Animal Control at 401-766-6571. (Facebook)
  • Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc.: Miss Pepper went to her forever home today. They say she was quite frightened at first but it all worked out! (Facebook)
  • Woonsocket Parks & Recreation: Reminding you that registrations are open for youth basketball. (Facebook)
  • Woonsocket Harris Public Library: "Exploring Woonsocket: Did you know Woonsocket is home of one of the largest collections of Veterans-Associated artifacts? Sounds like a good way to celebrate Veterans Day! (Facebook)


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  • Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9)
  • Celebrate Your Favorite Veteran With Patriotic Flowers (November 11)
  • Stadium Theatre presents Johnny Cash Tribute November 12 (Stadium Theatre)
  • Stadium Theatre presents The Machine performing Pink Floyd November 13(Stadium Theatre)
  • Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (November 18)


That's it for today!

Thanks for following along and staying informed with Kathleen Stoddart. I live in Woonsocket with 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. I also work as a local Realtor. At Christmas, I'm a baking fanatic and it's that time again!

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