Grant $ For Nonprofits + Home Prices Are Up + Adoptable Cats!

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! These are the most important things going on today in Woonsocket.

Two Woonsocket nonprofits will get grant money. Also, it’s a seller’s market. Finally, if you don’t yet have a cat or two, we know where you can get some.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 66.

Currently, Patch does not have a local curator for Woonsocket (or Pawtucket!). However, in the interim, we still want to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your local happenings, so I am here to fill in! Although not a local, I will work diligently to keep everyone in the community informed. And, if you are interested in becoming the new local Woonsocket or Pawtucket curator, apply here.

Here are the top stories today in Woonsocket:

1. The RI Culture, Humanities and Arts Recovery Grant (RI CHARG) program is handing out money. Recipients have to be culture, humanities, and arts nonprofits. For Woonsocket, this means that the Rhode Island Historical Society – Museum of Work and Culture and the RiverzEdge Arts Project will be getting funds. (WUN)
2. Have you been thinking of selling your home? It’s currently a seller’s market. “Prices increased 1.7 percent from May to June in the Providence-Warwick RI-MA Metropolitan Statistical Area.” “Prices were up 21.7 percent in June 2021 over June 2020.” Starter homes saw an even bigger increase, with 22%. (Patch)
3. The Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary is looking for homes for two current residents. Check out the website or call the friendly folks at the shelter to learn about Callie and Nellie. Remember also to ask about Connor! (Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, FB)
4. Botanica La Carida Del Cobre, 69 North Main Street, has applied for a second hand dealer license. This license is for merchandise. If you want to weigh in on the issue, join the Woonsocket City Council on October 4 at Harris Hall, 169 Main Street. (City Council)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• Harris School Picture Day - Harris School (9:00 AM)
• WSC Meeting - In person Hamlet MS, Cafeteria or virtual - Meeting ID meet.google.com/cns-axem-bxf Ph... (7:00 PM)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• RI Hospitality Association: "Meet Bill Kitsilis, our current 1st Vice Chairman of the Board and Co-Owner of Angelo's Palace Pizza & Antonio's by the Slice – it’s an Industry of Opportunity!" (Facebook)
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• Woonsocket Harris Public Library: "Check out these great new books at the library" (Facebook)

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About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. Her SEO-optimized internet copy includes social media marketing projects and German to English business translations. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Fishdom (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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