🌱Warning Shots Fired On Bernon Street + Cournoyer Warns Of 'Nut Bags'

Happy Wednesday, neighbors; today is National Caramel Popcorn Day! Here are the most important things happening in town today.

A series of incidents led to warning shots. Also, what has upset Councilor James Cournoyer? Finally, the abandoned chihuahua now has a home!

First, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 47 Low: 43.

Here are the top five stories today in Woonsocket:

1. A 38-year-old Bernon Street resident was arrested on Saturday. Her crime? She admitted to “firing warning shots out of her kitchen window when she noticed six people vandalizing her daughter’s car.” Also parts of the narrative are a traffic dispute, a romantic entanglement, and two groups of disgruntled individuals. (Woonsocket Call)
2. A General Assembly bill “would grant the right-of-first-refusal to qualified nonprofits for the purchase of certain multifamily properties.” The Woonsocket City Council opposes this legislation, saying it “would stifle economic development and deny the free market of potential real estate buyers.” “I think people better wake up in this city, and this experiment going on at the General Assembly with these nut bags,” said Councilor James Cournoyer. (The Valley Breeze)
3. Abandoned Chihuahua Puppy Update: It’s official! We learned Monday that a “North Attleborough police officer and court prosecutor” will adopt the puppy that has been named Axel. “The 17-week-old dog will be the department's new community mascot.” “We’re all very happy and excited that he will have a forever home with 50-plus people here,” the officer in charge of the pup said. The doggie will be on hand every Thursday at the Richards Memorial Library for kids’ story time at 10 a.m. (WJAR)
4. We learned Monday that “only a few flights into and out of Rhode Island were delayed.” After a weekend of cancellations and delays nationwide, “just a handful of flights into and out of Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport were delayed or canceled.” JetBlue pointed the finger at “severe weather in the southeast and multiple air traffic control delay programs.” (Patch)
5. The Woonsocket Library reminds you that the Poetry Contest is going strong! It started on April 1 and will continue until April 30. Submit your entry in the appropriate category for a chance of winning! (@WoonsocketLib)

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Today in Woonsocket:

• National Assistive Technology Awareness Day Celebration at the Warwick Public Library (3 PM)
• 5th Annual RI Black Film Festival at CIC (5:30 PM)
• Dockside Blossoms at Paint and Vino (7 PM)
• Open Mic at The Parlour Providence (7:30 PM)
• Karaoke at Papo’s Pub (8 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you or your organization would like to participate in the 2022 Autumnfest 10 Division Parade, please let the Steering Committee know! All entries must be received by September 15th, 2022.

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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.