Fireworks, Commission, Council, Lost Dog, Riverfest

Fireworks July 3 - Fireworks will go off this year on July 3 at WWII Memorial Park, 9 p.m. The Mayor's office advises bringing chairs and blankets. 

Commission - The Woonsocket Budget Commission meets this afternoon, 4 p.m. at Harris Hall in City Hall. The Commission will vote to approve several ratified contract agreements; in particular,policeman union IBPO Local 404 contract. They'll also discuss possible alterations of previous agreements related to water treatment facilities. 

Council - The Woonsocket City Council will meet tonight, 7 p.m. at Harris Hall in City Hall. Among the items on their agenda will be a vote in opposition to Senate Bill 322, sponsored by Sen. Michael J. McCaffrey, D- Dist 29, Warwick, and the companion House bill, H5394. The Bill would prevent a municipality from taxing a new single-family dwelling unit/residential condominium unit at its full and fair cash value for as long as it  is unoccupied, has never been occupied, and is for sale. 

Riverfest - Riverzedge Arts and friends present Riverfest 2013 on Saturday, July 20, at River Island Park (at the intersection of Bernon Street and South Main Street) 12 to 4 p.m. to listen to music from Atlantic Thrills and other excellent acts, eat delicious local food, and enjoy art, workshops and recreation. 

Morning bicycle rides/parades will start from the north (Uxbridge) and from the south (Providence) meeting up at each end of the NEW SHARROWS coming through the city. 

Lost dog - Lilo (See photo) went missing on Tuesday in the area of Verdun Street and Mount St. Charles Street. The dog's family would appreciate any information you might have on the pooch's whereabouts. Call 401-649-5804 or 401-516-7936.