🌱 Pawtucket Real Estate + Governor Dan McKee ​Campaign + Hasbro

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First, today's weather:

Windy. High: 63 Low: 26.

Here are the top three stories in Pawtucket today:

1. If you're in the market for a new home, you'll want to look at this week's Pawtucket area real estate roundup. From two bedrooms to 10 bedrooms, this list has something for everyone. Check out all the properties in the area available now. (Pawtucket Patch)
2. On Tuesday, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced his campaign to remain Rhode Island Governor in 2022. In the announcement, McKee said he pledged to "build on his progress leading the state through the COVID-19 pandemic and deliver economic growth for Rhode Island families." Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien was among seven municipal leaders who announced their endorsement of Governor McKee’s campaign for re-election. (GoLocalProv)
3. Hasbro recently announced a new initiative to cut emissions. On Tuesday, the global play and entertainment company based in Pawtucket joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to further reduce its environmental footprint in support of a lower-carbon economy. The new commitment follows the organization’s on-track progress to meet its goal to eliminate virtually all plastic from new product packaging by the end of 2022, reducing the use of virgin plastic by an estimated 19.5 million pounds annually. (StreetInsider.com)

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Today in Pawtucket:

• DIY Sensory Play At Home, At Pawtucket Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Storied Lives Book Club, At Pawtucket Public Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Pawtucket Dog Park is gearing up for Dogapalooza 2022! Space is limited so make sure to get your applications in sooner rather than later. (Facebook)
• Project Weber/RENEW want to thank Urban Greens Co-op Market for their donation of winter coats last Friday! Project Weber/RENEW filled up one of their street outreach vans and delivered coats to their PVD and Pawtucket drop-in centers, where coats are already being distributed to those who need them. (Twitter)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners, and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.