🌱Blocks Fell Off A Building On East Ave. + See 'Momma Mia!'

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Cooler with showers around. High: 57 Low: 41.

Here are the top five stories today in Pawtucket:

1. On Friday morning, just before 9:30 a.m. Pawtucket police and fire, as well as the building inspector, responded to a call about 407 East Ave, which is a Lifespan facility that houses cardiovascular offices. When they arrived, they found concrete blocks had fallen from the side of the building. The building was evacuated and the gas was shut off. Reportedly, Pawtucket Fire Chief, William Conroy, told 12 News the damage is more cosmetic than structural. The cause of the collapse is under investigation. (WPRI.com)
2. The Community Players presents 'Mamma Mia!' at the Jenks Junior High auditorium in Pawtucket through April 10 with director Terry Murray who has been an integral part of the theater program at Saint Raphael’s Academy in Pawtucket for many years, having directed and produced upwards of 50 plays. There is still time to see the show.(Valley Breeze)
3. Using data from AAA and statistics gathered by Stacker on gas prices in the capital city and the surrounding area, on average the current price for a gallon of gas is $4.08. That is down about eight cents from the prior week and up an estimated $1.31 from this time last year. (What'sUpNewp)
4. A video from David Letterman, thanking R.I. Hospital for taking such good care of him last summer after he fell, while taking a walk in Providence, has been posted on Lifespan’s YouTube channel. The comedian and former late-night talk show host tripped in the city last August when he was visiting Providence with his son. He was knocked unconscious and had to be transported via ambulance to Rhode Island Hospital. Letterman reportedly says in the video, "... I have nothing but lovely things to say and think about with regard to the Rhode Island Hospital and the emergency department. Thank you again to one and all.”(The Providence Journal)

Today in Pawtucket:

• Take & Make Kits - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Bunny Scavenger Hunt - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Saturday High Beginner Class ILSR - Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Saturday Beginner Class ILSR - Pawtucket Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Sensory Friendly Lego Club - Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket: "We want to wish the 5 swimmers representing the RIMA National Swim Team GOOD LUCK as they compete in the national swim meet down in Florida this weekend!" (Facebook)
• Pawtucket Police Department: "Mark your calendars for the next virtual community meeting! The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 13, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. This meeting will include a presentation from the Community Policing Unit!" (Facebook)
• Tri-County Community Action Agency: "On Monday, April 11 we officially open our new Basic Needs Center, located at 19 Volturno Street, North Providence!" (Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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