City Council Meeting Agenda + Cross Country + Novans Pride 5K

Happy Tuesday, Woonsocket! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

The City Council had a full agenda. Also, Mount Saint Charles Academy will be at the Maine Cross Country Festival of Champions. Finally, dust off your running shoes, and sign up for the George Nasuti Novans Pride 5K!

First, today's weather:

Rain in the afternoon and evening. High: 74 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today:

1. The City Council met yesterday. On the agenda were the matter of Rick’s Bar & Grill, 297 Cass Avenue, the Ronald Landry police stop, and the acquisition of real property for public purposes. Other line items were the fire department fleet, low-moderate income housing, and a zoning ordinance amendment regarding self-storage units. (City of Woonsocket)
2. Mount Saint Charles Academy teams will participate in the 20th annual Maine Cross Country Festival of Champions. The meet brings together an estimated 1,500 runners on Saturday. However, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt. “There are just four out-of-state schools compared to the usual 10-12 and the Maine schools seem to have smaller rosters.” (Courier-Gazette)
3. The George Nasuti Novans Pride 5K is back for its 7th annual event. It will take place on October 10 at The Gym on 2168 Diamond Hill Road. You have until October 8 to register. “Every dollar of profit from the George Nasuit Novans Pride 5k Run will be donated to the Woonsocket Athletic Department.” (Run Signup)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• The Woonsocket Harris Public Library has Color-by-Number kits at the children’s desk. (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
• Woonsocket’s Farmers’ Market at the corner of John A. Cummings Way and Clinton Street. (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park: "Learn about Pawtucket's colonial settlers and the community's early ironworks during a free walking tour this October. The 1670 Jenks Settlement Walking Tours are hosted by Old Slater Mill Association. Over the course of 1 mile, particip..." (Facebook)
• RI Hospitality Association: "Meet Ellen Slattery, Secretary, and Owner of Gracie's Ventures Inc. – it’s an Industry of Opportunity! GraciesProv" (Facebook)
• RI Hospitality Association: "Meet Tom Riel, Board of Directors, and Vice President of Sales & Services, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau – it’s an Industry of Opportunity! GoProvidence" (Facebook)

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