🌱 City Council Angered Henries + Woonsocket HS Class of '71 Met

Good morning, Woonsocket; today is World Music Therapy Day! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right. Here's what's going on today in town.

The politician had some choice words for the Woonsocket City Council. Also, the Woonsocket HS class of ‘71 met. Finally, participate at a visual retreat.

First, today's weather:

Not as cold, becoming breezy. High: 39 Low: 31.

Here are the top five stories today in Woonsocket:

1. Brianna Henries responded after “the Woonsocket City Council and mayor came out against (her) bill to create multifamily housing in areas zoned exclusively for single family homes (a “single family zoning ban”.)” She referred to her bill as “ending a 20th century Jim Crow ban on apartments.” She took offense at having the Council President refer to her as “emotional” and “reactive,” and said that “this language is racist and misogynistic, and I’m sick of white politicians belittling young women of color for simply doing our jobs.” (@bhenriesri)
2. Recently, the Woonsocket HS Class of 1971 met for its 50th reunion. We learned on Wednesday that part of the festivities was a fundraiser. The participants raised “$1,200 for the scholarship in honor of all the classes’ teachers.” (The Valley Breeze)
3. You have an opportunity to participate in a “visual retreat.” Hosted by St. Agatha and Precious Blood parishes, it will take place “after the daily and weekend masses beginning Wednesday, March 2 and continuing through the Lenten season.” It is based on “the Eucharistic miracles compiled by Blessed Carlo Acutis.” (The Valley Breeze)
4. St. James Episcopal Church and St. Mark Lutheran Church will host two Ash Wednesday services this week. St. James’ will be at noon and St. Mark’s at 7 p.m. (FB)
5. The RI Department of Environmental Management is teaming up with the Woonsocket Harris Public Library to “take us on a virtual winter wonderland walk exploring local wild animals and their habitats.” This free program takes place Thursday via Zoom. Register with the library to get your Zoom link! (On Worldwide)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• Museum of Work & Culture’s 6th Annual Poutine Indulgence (11 AM to 8 PM)
• Spring Wrap Bracelet Craft Class at O'Rourkes Bar & Grill (6:30 PM)
• March New Moon Ritual at Shiva Shakti Yoga Shala (6:30 PM)
• NA Meeting at Woodridge United Church (7 PM)
• Telescope Observing Night at the Ladd Observatory (8 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ella, Kelly, and Boots are waiting to be adopted at the Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary!

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.