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🌱Pawtucket Offering Teens Summer Jobs + Blue Man Group Coming Soon

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Happy Sunday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.


First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cooler. High: 55 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories today in Pawtucket:

  1. Are you a teenager or do you know a teenager who is looking for a summer job? The City of Pawtucket has Summer Job Opportunities for those ages 16 and older. According to the Pawtucket website, starting May 2, employment applications will be available to Pawtucket residents only, who are 16 years of age or older for summer camp counselor opportunities at Slater Memorial Park. All candidates must be available to work from June 27 through August 12. All openings will be filled on Tuesday, May 24 through a lottery drawing process. (Town of Pawtucket)
  2. There is currently no hard and fast rule as to exactly how many apartments will be in the renovated 'Superman' building, architects are reportedly still figuring it out, but the agreement assumes 285 units, with 57 income restriction units. However, there is a rising stir of concern as to how affordable, affordable units in the building will actually be since the project's inception in 2013 painted a very different real estate picture than the current market is representing. (The Providence Journal)
  3. The entertainment phenomenon The Blue Man Group is returning to the Providence Performing Arts Center on May 20 – 22. Get tickets now for a show packed with signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity, and quirky comedy. (What'sUpNewp)

From my notebook:

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  • Heritage Alliance of Pawtucket: Mineral Spring Cemetery on Saturday, April 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Facebook)
  • Pawtucket Police Department: "It's that time again, time for the 9 pm routine! Make sure all valuables are removed from your vehicle, make sure your vehicle is locked, and check all exterior doors and windows to make sure they are also locked."(Facebook)
  • Pawtucket YMCA: "Is your calendar marked for #HealthyKidsDay on April 30? The Y has an exciting day planned with games and activities to keep kids moving and learning. Bring your whole family to enjoy this free, fun-filled event." (Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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