No $12,500 Per Day + Grand Marshal + Visit Monument Square Arts!

Get on up, Woonsocket! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, October 8 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in Woonsocket today.

Why did the City Council vote against receiving $12,500? Also, the Autumnfest Grand Marshal is getting ready. Finally, the Monument Square Arts gallery is open!

First, today's weather:

Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny. High: 71 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today:

1. The City Council nixed the idea of hiring out the Woonsocket Department of Public Works to a private Oak Grove developer. The paving crew was to go out and complete road work in the development. Council President Daniel Gendron noted that, “If your crew has the time to pave a road, I’d like them to pave one of our roads.” On the other hand, Public Works Director Steven D’Agostino explained that they would only supply the paver and a crew, for which the city would charge $12,500 a day. (The Valley Breeze)
2. Jennifer Jolicoeur is warming up for her role as Autumnfest Grand Marshal. The Steering Committee noted that, “Jennifer is a perfect example of one of our community heroes.” She is the founder of Athena's Home Novelties and has given back in countless ways to the community and non-profits nationally. (Autumnfest)
3. Monument Square Arts is now officially open! Located at 2 Monument Square, its current hours of operation are Thursday and Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery introduced itself to the neighborhood with a Cocktails and Art event on September 30. (Monument Square Arts)
4. A 36-year-old Woonsocket woman was indicted by the Providence County Grand Jury on “one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in a dwelling, three counts of conspiracy, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of larceny from a person, one count of simple assault, and one count of breaking and entering.” The alleged events happened in North Providence around June 17, 2021. Arraignment is scheduled for today. (Ein News)
5. You still have a chance to sign up for the George Nasuti Novans Pride 5K! Registration closes today at 12 p.m. The entry fee is $20. (RunSignUp)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• God's Voice Ministries hosts a Family Trampoline Event at 1500 Diamond Hill Road. (12:30 p.m.)
• Craig A. Meyer performs in the Elton John Tribute “Remember When Rock was Young” at the Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square. (8 p.m.)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• Autumnfest Steering Committee: You can get FREE COVID-19 vaccinations during the Autumnfest celebration! Rhode Island National Guard members will offer the jabs on Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Monday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Atumnfest)

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