Firefighter News + Rent Relief Help

Good morning, people of Woonsocket! Here's everything you need to know today.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories today in and around Woonsocket:

1. A Pawtucket firefighter has died at home while surrounded by his family. Public safety unions from across Rhode Island are sending their condolences to the Local 1261. (Patch)
2. A new Beef Barn location is opening next month — but you'll have to drive to North Smithfield. The Valley Breeze has the story.
3. Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux has agreed to hire 13 firefighters to bring staffing levels up to 18 per shift. It's something the firefighters union has been pushing for years, reports The Sun Chronicle.
4. At the age of 10, Aaron James Jenkins was diagnosed with cancer. Yet he went through life with strength, goodwill, and bravery. The Cumberland resident died this week at the age of 25. (GoLocalProv)
5. RentReliefRI helps struggling tenants pay their back rent and utility bills. Renters affected by the pandemic must meet certain criteria, and landlords can also apply. Rhode Island received $200 million in federal funds to pay for the program. Those who need help applying should grab some documentation and head over to the Central Falls Housing Resource Fair on Saturday afternoon.

July 24 Events in Woonsocket

• It's Northeast Groove at Post 85. The American Legion Fairmont is at 870 River St. 7-11 p.m.

• Whiskey Nights performs live at St. Joe's Vets, 99 Louise St. 8-11:30 p.m.

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• Woonsocket Little League: "Fallball registrations are now open for ages 6-16!! Please register your child at woonsocketlittleleague.com" (Facebook)
• Woonsocket Parks & Recreation: "Love LIVE Music? Check out "The Good Living Band" this Monday!" (Facebook)

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Events:

• Sign up for summer Art Camp! (July 24)

Job listings:

• Part Time and Full Time Cleaning Positions Available (Details)

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