Woonsocket Still The Least Vaccinated + Beef Barn On The Move

Happy Tuesday, Woonsocket! Let's get this day started. These are the most important things happening today in town.

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories in and around Woonsocket today:

1. Woonsocket remains on Rhode Island's top-ten list for COVID-19 infection rates. And the city still takes the prize as the state's least-vaccinated community at 45.6 percent, according to public health data.
2. After some delay, North Smithfield’s Beef Barn is finally moving to new location. (WPRI.com)
3. Three historic mill buildings on Market Square will be redeveloped into apartments, and the groundbreaking is set for next spring. (The Valley Breeze)
4. EcoRI has been tracking ties between a controversial wetland development in Cumberland and the family of Governor McKee's chief of staff. Here's their latest post.
5. The Rhode Island State Police Citizens Academy is accepting applications. The six-week program gives ordinary people a back-stage view into what it means to be a state trooper. (Scituate Patch)

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August 10 in Woonsocket

• Woonsocket Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., Bank of America Patio, 25 John A. Cummings Way

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc.: "Happy International Cat Day! It’s celebrated everyday at the sanctuary! >^..^<" (Facebook)
• Woonsocket High School Music Department: WHS Band Enrichment Camp 2021 Days are set for August 16-21. (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. I'll see you around! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.