ACLU Objects To Police Program + Health Department Urges Testing

Welcome to the weekend, Pawtucket! It's been a pleasure filling in for Mary Serreze, who will be back next week to curate your Daily newsletter. Let's get to the latest news.

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85, low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Pawtucket today:

1. The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is objecting to the license plate camera program announced Wednesday by local police departments, including Pawtucket. "Members of the public should have a say as to whether they support these potentially invasive technologies in their community," the ACLU wrote in a statement. (Patch)

2. The Rhode Island Department of Health is recommending unvaccinated residents get tested for COVID-19 every week due to the surge in cases caused by the delta variant. (Patch)

3. An "industrial-chic" home at 847 Weeden St. in Pawtucket is on the market. The two-bedroom home was converted from an industrial plant. (Boston.com)

4. The city of Providence has cancelled the upcoming PVDFest due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. (G0LocalProv)

5. The Rhode Island Chapter of Moms Demand Action is condemning police violence after the release of body-cam video from a July incident involving three teenagers with BB guns. (Uprise RI)

Today in Pawtucket

• The Pawtucket Farmers Market takes place. (9 a.m.)
• Pawtucket Greek Festival continues. (12 p.m.)
• The library hosts a virtual presentation on the life of Lise Meitner. (3 p.m.)
• Untapped Games hosts a Pokémon trading card event. (6:30 p.m.)
• A guitar concert is hosted by The Village Theatre. (8 p.m.)

That's all for today, Pawtucket! Thanks for staying informed, and we'll see you next week.