🌱 Strike At Stericycle? + Landmark-NY Medical College Program

Morning, Woonsocket, and happy Galentine’s Day! Here's everything you need to know to get this Sunday started off right.

Will workers at RI’s only licensed medical waste treatment facility go on strike? Also, learn about the Landmark Medical Center’s teaching program. Finally, local senior groups are starting up again this month.

First, today's weather:

Much colder with snow, 1-2". High: 32 Low: 19.

Here are the top five stories in Woonsocket today:

1. There’s a possible strike on the horizon. The Teamsters Local 251 announced Friday that Stericycle workers at 369 Park East Dr. in Woonsocket have passed a strike authorization. They would be joined by workers at Shred-it at 680 Narragansett Dr. in Pawtucket. “The workers say they seek better health and retirement benefits and wage protections.” “Stericycle is Rhode Island’s only licensed medical waste treatment facility.” (Biz Journals)
2. Landmark Medical Center has begun a new program. We learned Saturday that there are “resident doctors participating in Landmark’s new teaching program with New York Medical College.” “The Landmark-New York Medical College program is approved for seven interns or residents in each of its three years of post-graduate internal medicine instruction and training.” At the end of the three-year period, participants decide whether to specialize, remain in the hospital setting, or go into private practice. (Woonsocket Call)
3. Senior groups are ready to resume meetings. The St. Joseph Senior Group resumes on 2-22. The St. Agatha Senior Citizens start again on 2-23. You need to wear face masks at either location. (Valley Breeze, 2)
4. Connecting for Children & Families will launch its free workforce training programs on March 7. The organization has partnered with LISC RI. Call the venue directly to “find out about programs in Customer Service, Community Health Work, Digital Literacy” and more. (@LISCRhodeIsland)
5. The American Legion Post 85 announced Friday that it is handing out free coats to “any veteran in need.” They just need to head down to 870 River Street. (@WoonsocketRadio)

Today in Woonsocket:

• Rhode Island Bridal & Wedding Expo at the Rhode Island Convention Center (11 AM to 3:30 PM)
• Palentine's Day at Lops Brewing (12 PM to 6 PM)
• 2022 RI Nature Video Festival (online) (3 PM)
• 2022 "FOR THE LOVE OF FOOTBALL" PARTY at Badger's PUB (5 PM)
• Angélique Kidjo at The VETS (7 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary will open today (Sunday) at 11 AM and stay open until 1 PM. Get your furry Galentine!

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• Youth and High School Rugby Camp! (February 22)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 22)
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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.