Mayor Censured + $56 Million Brita Filter + Golf Fundraiser

Good morning, people of Woonsocket! Sylvia here with your Friday issue of the Woonsocket Daily.

The tug-of-war between the city council and the mayor continues. New water treatment plant is online. The Joe Andruzzi Foundation receives support from the Landmark Medical Center.

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First, today's weather:

Foggy in the morning. High: 73 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today:

1. The Woonsocket City Council censured Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt for violating the city’s Home Rule Charter. In a vote of 5-2, this move could pave the way for the mayor’s removal from office. “It’s really gotten to the point where we can’t take it anymore,” said Council Member Denise Sierra. Baldelli-Hunt had no comment. Future violations could lead to impeachment. (WPRI)
2. After spending $56 million on a new water treatment plant, operators say that Woonsocket will have the best water in the state. It is said to work “like a giant Brita filter.” The plant off Jillson Avenue has been testing its output since July to meet the state’s standards. At long last, it is ready to act as Woonsocket’s primary water supplier. Among other things, the plant removes manganese, recaptures “about 5 percent of all discharge from the filtering process to return to the system as clean water,” and discharges waste into the sewage treatment system rather than the Blackstone River. (The Valley Breeze)
3. The Landmark Medical Center presented the Joe Andruzzi Foundation with the profits of its 2021 Golf Tournament fundraiser. Landmark is on record stating that it “is happy to support such an important organization that benefits cancer patients.” (Landmark Medical Center)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• Sidy Maiga with AfriManding, West African Drumming finishes the third Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series in River Island Art Park, 719 Front Street. (6 p.m.)
• Black Bar Grille presents Mike Peloquin playing solo acoustic, light rock favorites, 70s through 2000s; stay for the Karaoke, 1697 Mendon Road. (6 p.m.)
• Allman Brothers & Van Morrison Experience by Into the Mystic and SoulShine, Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square. (8 p.m.)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc.: "Good morning! Unfortunately, Oreos adoption did not work out. He needs a quiet home with someone who has a lot of patience. He is scared, and it will take sometime for him to adjust. Please help us find him that perfect home. >^..^< #goodm..." (Facebook)
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• Woonsocket Harris Public Library: "On Friday, September 24th at 3:00 in the Adult Programming Room, the Woonsocket Harris Public Library presents the return of Jedi Academy. It’s a special program for anyone in middle school or high school where they can learn the secrets ..." (Facebook)
• RI Hospitality Association: "Did you know this week is National Housekeepers Week? How important is our cleanliness, especially these days. Thank you to all the AMAZING staff who keep our guest's rooms clean and comfortable! Make sure to say "Thank You" the next tim..." (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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