🌱 Shots Fired On Hurley Avenue + School Mask Mandate Ends

Morning, Pawtucket! Let's get this Tuesday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing in Pawtucket today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 46 Low: 29.

Here are the top four stories today in Pawtucket:

1. Around 11:45 p.m. Saturday night, there was a report that shots were fired on Hurley Avenue. Pawtucket Police are investigating the incident. An unoccupied vehicle that was struck, along with several shell casings were found on the scene. (WPRI.com)
2. There are four new properties on the market in Pawtucket. Are you thinking about moving? (Pawtucket Patch)
3. The Rhode Island statewide school mask mandate ended at 5 p.m. on Friday. Masks are now optional in most RI schools for the first time since the start of the pandemic. (WLNE-TV (ABC6))
4. The United Way of Rhode Island has been awarded a $1 million commitment, from the Papitto Opportunity Connection to help create a statewide Nonprofit Resource Center.
   United Way is currently looking for applicants to serve on the design team that will help guide the creation of this center, which will serve the state’s entire nonprofit ecosystem. (The Westerly Sun)

Today in Pawtucket:

• Take & Make Kits - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Pawtucket Youth Commission - Pawtucket Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Beginner Class - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pawtucket Park and Recreations Department: Sign up for wellness classes (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Slater Park: "Does anyone know of anyone trustworthy to board a dog?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Darlington: "Hello, I am looking to hire someone to install a brand new gas stove." (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.