🌱Pawtucket Pets In Need Of Homes + R.I. Air Quality Report

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything worth knowing around town today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 65 Low: 42.

Here are the top four stories in Pawtucket today:

1. Want to add a new member to your family? Look no further than these Pawtucket animal shelters for a pet available for adoption.(Pawtucket Patch)
2. According to the American Lung Association's 2022 "State of the Air" report released this week Rhode Island residents are among the more than 40 percent of Americans living in an area with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution. The three counties in Rhode Island where data was available; Kent, Providence and Washington, were given an Fs for ozone levels and an A for particle pollution. (Patch)
3. Want to be a Community Captain? ZAP the Blackstone is looking for Community Captains to act as liaisons between the Zap team, municipalities and community residents to build successful Zap 50 events. A Zoom meeting for those interested will be held on Wednesday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. (Valley Breeze)
4. State Senator Sam Bell, has written a bill proposing that fines of $50 a month be implemented for eligible Rhode Islanders who haven't been vaccinated against COVID-19. Reportedly, the $50 fine would apply to all unvaccinated residents 16 and older. For those under 16, the fine would be levied against the parent or guardian. Bell's bill was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee for consideration. (Patch)

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Today in Pawtucket:

From my notebook:

• 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)
• Heritage Alliance of Pawtucket: Mineral Spring Cemetery on Saturday, April 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a URI graduate and I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love Pawtucket and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.