Hockey Scholarship + Verified Barbershop + Redistricting Meetings

Rise and shine, Woonsocket! Let's get you all caught up to start this Monday, September 27 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Woonsocket.

Woonsocket’s own Cam O’Neill will be playing for UMass. Also, the Verified Barbershop is getting ready to throw open its doors. Finally, the redistricting commission’s meeting schedule is out.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories today in Woonsocket:

1. Cam O’Neill “was offered a scholarship to play college hockey at UMass!” The student athlete is in his third year playing for Woonsocket. Already, there is scuttlebutt of NHL scouts sniffing around. Nice going! (New England Hockey Journal)
2. The Verified Barbershop is counting down the days to its October 2 opening! Owner Sky Jonez might even still have room for one more licensed barber. Give him a great welcome at 534 Elm Street. (Verified Barbershop)
3. The Special Legislative Commission on Reapportionment, which is a fancy way of saying that it’s a group redrawing political districts across the state, released its meetings schedule. Woonsocket’s turn comes on October 4 in the Woonsocket HS auditorium. As you may remember, Rep. Robert Phillips, a Woonsocket Democrat, is the co-leader of the Commission. (The Sun)

Today in Woonsocket:

• Classic Car Cruise, Food Truck and LIVE BAND Event (5:00 PM)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc.: "Good morning! We had a double adoption yesterday with Lucy and Ricky going to their forever home together. These kitties were not with us very long and were quite shy, but we are sure they are enjoying their new home. Congratulations and..." (Facebook)
• The Woonsocket Animal Control Shelter: "FOUND DOG IN WOONSOCKET! Dog found in the area of Privilege St. If you own this dog or know the owner, please contact Woonsocket Animal Control at 401-766-6571. Thank you everyone!!!!!" (Facebook)
• Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc.: "If you are looking for something to do today, be sure to stop by our Indoor Yard Sale! We got a ton of new donations yesterday and will do our best to get as much out as possible this morning before opening. We hope to see you there. All ..." (Facebook)
• Renewed Life Church: "Renewed Life Church Online Service Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ Thank you for being with us today. If this is your first time with us, we will love for you to click the ‘Follow our Page’ button to stay connected with us. We a..." (Facebook)

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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. 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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