🌱 37 Foundry Street For Sale + Coach Charlie Bibeault In L.A.

Happy Friday, Woonsocket, and happy National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Woonsocket today.

If you’re looking for an investment property, one came on the market. Also, Woonsocket HS’s coach had a great time celebrating the Rams. Finally, the Woonsocket YMCA Whalers youth swim team is doing fantastic!

First, today's weather:

Breezy; a little morning rain. High: 57 Low: 19.

Here are the top five stories in Woonsocket today:

1. For $619,000, you can own 37 Foundry Street, a six-unit apartment building. According to the listing, the “annual income is shy under $50,000.” On Thursday, the listing agent recommended this property as an investment. (@kyleseyboth)
2. Woonsocket High football head coach Charlie Bibeault had a great time at the Rams’ victory parade on Wednesday. How do we know that? There’s footage showing him “looking to get the attention of Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp.” (@BWMcGair03)
3. The Woonsocket YMCA Whalers youth swim team is continuing its strong season. A couple of weeks ago, it “improved its SENECY (Southeastern New England Cluster of YMCAs) record to 4-0.” In a tri-meet, the Whalers won against the Ocean Community YMCA Hammerheads 257-156 and against the Hale YMCA Riptides 257-63. Well done! (The Valley Breeze)
4. We learned Thursday that businesses along Cumberland Hill Road lost significant revenues during the gas leak in early February. Patriots Diner at 65 Founders Drive reported a 40% loss of weekly revenues. Vose True Value at 849 Cumberland Hill Road calculated a 30% loss. Antojito’s Taqueria at 1188 Cumberland Hill Road opened last spring and wasn’t able to compare figures. According to the utility, “any request for reimbursements would be handled by National Grid’s Claims Department in the ordinary course.” (The Valley Breeze)
5. Woonsocket Radio wants you to win DEAD PRE$IDENTS! Its online contest is a simple entry form to win “one of each of our 'Dead Presidents,’ totaling $188.41.” The winner is chosen live on Coffee An’ between 8-9 a.m. on the 28th. (@WoonsocketRadio)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• Into The Woods at the Stadium Theatre (7:30 PM)
• Gabe Stillman and Anson Funderburgh at Chan’s (8 PM)
• Stand-up Comedy Fundraiser at End Zone Sports Pub (8 PM)
• Run'N Wild Band at East Providence Yacht Club (8 PM)
• The International Club & Billard presents Frank Reyes (8 PM)

From my notebook:

• Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc. is proud of Mia and Dusty, who are WCS alumni, and won a Valentine photo contest with this picture. We meow you too! (Facebook)
• Woonsocket Parks & Recreation opens registration TODAY! Space is limited and this is such a FUN and VALUABLE program! Adults and/or Teens 14 and Over! (Facebook)
• Joseph from Nextdoor's Community Team, Nextdoor Rhode Island, wants to know if you celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Day. (Nextdoor)

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• Youth and High School Rugby Camp! (February 22)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 22)
• Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28)
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.