Pawtucket Arts Fest Is Back + Basketball Vs. Tennis In CF

Welcome to the Pawtucket Patch Daily — your quickest way to get caught up on the city's top news stories. I'm your host, Mary Serreze. I can be reached at mary.serreze@patch.com. Feel free to send me your news tips, thoughts, and ideas.

First, today's weather: Rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 72, low: 64.

Patch Pick: A "dog friendly, 100 percent veteran-owned taproom and beer garden" is waiting on its pouring license. In nearby Rehoboth, Anawan Brewing says Fido will be welcome. (WBSM)

Here are the top stories today in and around Pawtucket:

1. The Pawtucket Arts Festival is back this year, and organizers say it will be better than ever. That includes Pops at Slater Park and fireworks. (The Valley Breeze)
2. New grant-funded tennis court in Central Falls will displace existing basketball courts. Residents who gather to shoot hoop made no secret of their views at Monday's ribbon-cutting. Mayor Maria Rivera said the tennis project will proceed, but promised that new basketball courts will be built in the city. (WJAR)
3. A woman was punched and kicked by a group of ATV and dirt bike riders Tuesday
   night in Providence. The woman's child was in the car when it happened. The driver told police she was attacked after she beeped her horn at a group of riders. (GoLocalProv)
4. The Pawtucket School Committee is seeking a two-year extension on a high school renovation plan. Members said they need some time to explore all options. (The Valley Breeze)
5. Be all that you can be. The Pawtucket Police Department is recruiting candidates and certified police officers. (News Release)

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August 5 in Pawtucket

• Thursday night concerts continue at Slater Park. Keturah's Dream hits the Daggett Farm stage at 6 p.m. Free.

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About me: Maine native, UMass Amherst Regional Planning alum. Stick-shift driver, explorer. I believe in good government and the public's right to know. Interested in just about everything. I still like paper maps. I can be reached at mary.serreze@patch.com.