🌱 Nationwide Mixed Mushrooms Recall + Register For Free Tree

Happy Monday, Woonsocket; today is National Black Forest Cake Day! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Woonsocket today.

Another day, another recall. Also, how about a free tree? Finally, it’s time for the Heritage Canal District Commission to unveil its plans.

First, today's weather:

Windy and very cold. High: 31 Low: 20.

Here are the top five stories today in Woonsocket:

1. There is a recall of Twa Agriculture Mixed Mushrooms. We learned Thursday that “the recalled products come in 14.11 ounce, clear plastic packages marked with UPC6957937481850.” There is the possibility of Listeria contamination. (On Worldwide)
2. Do you own a home? Would like to beautify your property? If so, “a state Department of Environmental Management program” wants to give you a free tree. “Registration for the Energy-Saving Trees program, in partnership with the Rhode Island Tree Council, the Rhode Island Nursery and Landscape Association, and the Arbor Day Foundation, is now underway.” (US News)
3. The Heritage Canal District Commission is ready to present its findings to the City Council on April 4. The goal is to rebuild the city in a “5-to-15 year city plan” that would involve “physical buildings, water, sewer, environmental, tourism, and economies in the downtown Woonsocket area.” If all goes as planned, the development of the area could attract higher-income residents and encourage tourists to visit Woonsocket. (The Valley Breeze)
4. A short while ago, we talked about the Woonsocket Stericycle workers and the possibility of a strike. We learned Sunday that workers “overwhelmingly ratified” their contract. A strike is, therefore, avoided. (Matt Taibi)
5. Governor Dan McKee talked Sunday about the $5.2 million contract to the ILO Group, which occurred “in an unusual bidding process.” “Investigators learned that at least two people connected to the state government were interviewed by the FBI and State Police as part of a state and federal investigation” related to this event. According to McKee, he learned about the investigation on Thursday. “Well, I really don’t have a comment because I don’t know much about it,” he said. (WPRI)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• Unlimited Bowling at Walnut Hill Bowl (9 PM to 12 AM)

From my notebook:

• Do you have plans to visit Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park this spring? Slater Mill will reopen for public tours in late April 2022. In the meantime, self-guided tours are available on the National Park Service app. (Facebook)
• Spring is here and that means kitten season is right around the corner, and it is also time to open the indoor yard sale. The Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary could use many supplies, from can kitten food and litter for the little ones, to items needed for the yard sale. (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. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.