🌱 COVID Update + WWII Tribute + City Council Meeting

Up and at 'em, Woonsocket! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on in Woonsocket today.

How many cases have we had? Also, the Governor was here! Finally, what’s the City Council talking about today?

First, today's weather:

Breezy with partial sunshine. High: 60 Low: 41.

Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today:

1. COVID Update: Woonsocket has had a total of 6,855 COVID cases, resulting in 493 hospitalizations and 228 deaths. The city’s current vaccination rate is at 50.6% for those who completed the vaccine series. The age group with the lowest level of complete vaccinations is those between the ages of infancy to 24 years of age. (RIDOH/NRI Now)
2. Governor Dan McKee had the opportunity to attend the World War II tribute. The American Legion Fairmount Post 85 put it on. There, he was able to shake some hands and interact with heroes. (@GovDanMcKee)
3. The City Council is meeting today. Among other items on the agenda are license applications and renewals. Part of this consideration is an amendment filed by Luc’s Bar & Grill for an “extension to right side of building.” Another line item deals with a legal Notice of Claim asserting that the city failed to maintain the intersection of Truman Drive at Clinton Street. The Plaintiff seeks unspecified compensation. (City of Woonsocket)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• Booktalking with Ed and Michaela at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library (4 PM)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc.: Baby Rue was adopted a couple of days ago. It's great when older cats find forever homes. Everyone is always looking for kittens, so when a very sweet 8-year-old kitty goes to their new home, it's extra special. (Facebook)

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— Sylvia Cochran

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