🌱 Gas Leak Closes Cumberland Hill Road + Cracovia Soccer Signups

Happy Thursday, people of Woonsocket, and happy National Carrot Cake Day! Here's everything happening today in town.

It looks like the gas leak will keep Cumberland Hill Road closed until Friday. Also, you can sign up youngsters for the Cracovia Soccer Club’s 40th season. Finally, snow-covered sidewalks are creating problems.

First, today's weather:

Fog with rain and drizzle. High: 48 Low: 40.

Here are the top five stories in Woonsocket today:

1. Officials closed Cumberland Hill Road on Wednesday. There was a gas leak Tuesday that required the evacuation of several businesses. However, the PD explained that “National Grid was unable to shut down the gas until Wednesday.” A warming shelter set up at Holy Trinity School assisted the customers whose electricity and/or gas was shut off. At this time, officials anticipate reopening the road on Friday. (WJAR)
2. The Cracovia Soccer Club announced its 40th anniversary season on Wednesday. If you have a youngster between the ages of 3 and 18, you can walk in and register them on February 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Signups take place at the St. Stanislaus Parish Hall. If you prefer to register online, you have until March 9. (Woonsocket Parks & Recreation)
3. Snow-covered sidewalks have been causing difficulties. Pawtucket declared a school district snow day. In Warwick, the PD reminded residents to clear their sidewalks. The city has a 72-hour rule. However, residents in compliance noted that after shoveling their sidewalks, snow plows piled the white stuff right back on there. (Valley Breeze, Turn to 10)
4. Have you taken a COVID-19 test at home? If so, you have the option of self-reporting a positive or negative result. Taking this step helps the state keep an accurate count of infections. However, remember that the at-home test won’t get you any documentation for missing work or school. To get these documents, you need to go to an official test site or a doctor. (COVID Test Results)
5. Showcase Pro Wrestling announced a busy weekend for February 11 and 12. On Friday, it will be at the Taunton VFW with a bell time of 7:47 p.m. On Saturday, the crews will be back at 126 Main Street at 7:09 p.m. (Showcase Pro Wrestling)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• Board of Canvassers Meeting at City of Woonsocket City Hall (9 AM)
• Half-Price Winter Wonder Days at the Roger Williams Park Zoo (10 AM to 4 PM)
• Lops Brewing offers Star Hazing Neipa (4 PM to 8 PM)
• Multi-Session- Photoshop for Lightroom Users at Hunt's Photo (6 PM to 8 PM)
• Fabric Bowls & Trivets at The Creative Sewing Studio (6 PM to 8 PM)

From my notebook:

• The hind-hearted folks at the Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc. have a FIV positive kitty that needs a home. Jasper is approximately 2 years old and found as a stray. He is healthy otherwise and can live a normal indoor life. (Facebook)
• Check out the new display in the center aisle of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library, featuring books celebrating Black history this month. (Facebook)
• There's a free virtual program this weekend from the folks at the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park! On Saturday, February 5, join Roger Williams National Memorial for an online chat. “A Viler Place Never Yet Existed:” Snowtown in Early Nineteenth-century Providence will begin at 2 p.m. eastern. (Facebook)
• Marci Kalman, a neighbor, is looking for a room to rent in a private home with off-street parking. They're drug-free and have two small dogs. (Patch)

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— 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.