Black Singled Out? + Kerfuffle At WHA + 7 Years In Federal Prison

Good morning, people of Woonsocket! Sylvia here with the latest edition of the Woonsocket Daily.

Does the City Council have it in for the Black Restaurant? Also, what’s going on at the WHA? Finally, dealing fentanyl isn’t lucrative.

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Possible light rain overnight. High: 73 Low: 59.

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Here are the top stories today in Woonsocket:

1. The City Council has asked the owner of Black Restaurant, on Mendon Road, to “install a sound barrier and end all outdoor entertainment by 9 p.m.” Last week, the restaurant’s outdoor entertainment license was up for renewal, and the City Council had received noise complaints. The owner feels “singled out.” Also, he does not know what standards he has to meet to have acceptable noise levels. (The Valley Breeze)
2. There is a kerfuffle at the Woonsocket Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (WHA). The WHA Assistant Security Director allegedly sent a threatening email to the WHA Chairman. The Director’s union rep denied the threat and requested that the WHA Executive Director “cease his investigation immediately.” In turn, the union accuses the Chairman of “overstepping his position and threatening to take away my member’s ability to provide for his family based solely on an unremarkable and professionally worded email.” (The Valley Breeze)
3. A Dominican national has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison. He “operated a drug stash house and arranged for the sale of fentanyl on multiple occasions, and used the stolen identity and Social Security number of another person to gain Rhode Island Medicaid benefits and Rhode Island driver’s licenses and permits.” The Woonsocket PD arranged “for four undercover purchases of fentanyl.” (Justice Department)
4. Senator Cynthia Mendes (D-East Providence) and fellow democrat Matt Brown intend to stage a “progressive takeover of Rhode Island’s state government.” They are members of the Rhode Island Political Cooperative. A list of the Cooperative’s candidates for 2022 include Woonsocket City Council members Marlene Guay and Charmaine Webster. (The Public’s Radio)

Today in Woonsocket:

• Fall Harvest Festival at Our Saviour Parish PNCC, 500 Smithfield Road. (9 a.m.)
• American Legion post 85 hosts Raising Hell III, 870 River Street. (6:30 p.m.)
• Black presents the Infinite Groove rock band, 1697 Mendon Road. (8 p.m.)
• Chan’s presents Big Boom Daddies, 267 Main Street. (8 p.m.)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• The Woonsocket Animal Control Shelter: "FOUND CAT IN WOONSOCKET! Cat found in the area of Marie Anne Ct. Resident states this black and white elusive Cat is frequenting the neighborhood recently, has a flea collar on, but is very elusive and she would like to ensure it's not a..." (Facebook)
• Woonsocket Parks & Recreation: "LIVE CONCERT COMING TO WOONSOCKET! MONDAY SEPTEMBER 27th - Don't miss out!!!" (Facebook)
• Woonsocket Recycles: "Stay safe as you collect litter -- here's how: Borrow A Litter Clean Up Kit @ Your Local Library Want to help end litter in RI, but not sure how to start? Check out a Litter Clean Up Kit at your local library. Keep the BLackstone Valley ..." (Facebook)
• Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: "Go fish! This Sunday, September 26, we hope to see you at Blackstone River State Park for Take Me Fishing Day. Rhode Island Fish and Wildlife will be offering fishing lessons at the Kelly House Museum of Transportation, 1075 Lower River ..." (Facebook)
• Woonsocket: "Teen craft bag table contains crafts ready to go. Some like our gender neutral Paracord Bracelet have a video link so you can follow along with us. Craft bags are free. We also have craft bags in the children’s room." (Instagram)

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— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. Her SEO-optimized internet copy includes social media marketing projects and German to English business translations. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Fishdom (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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