Friday, May 10, 2013
It's finally Friday -check out these things to know:
Literacy night - Woonsocket Middle School is holding its annual Literacy Night on Thursday May 23, from 5-7 pm in the Hamlet Middle School Cafeteria. There will be food, games, books, and fun activities for the whole family. Water flushing through June - Woonsocket's Water Division will flush city water pipes between April 22 to June 28 in the south-west part of the city, starting at Manville Rd. Unidirectional Flushing Program (UDF) is a method of cleaning the water mainlines through a network of flushing sequences with the water being discharged from a fire hydrant. In some cases, homes may experience a temporary drop in water pressure and/or discolored water. If your water is discolored, run cold water until it turns clear. (If you …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Thursday's here - and so are some things to know:
Budget hearing - A public hearing on the budgets will be scheduled for May 9, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. At their last meeting, The Woonsocket Budget Commission accepted the city's $79,136,063 budget as well as the School Committee's $65,771,967 budget, — passed during the Committee's last meeting April 10 after an initial split vote March 27, when two members expressed misgivings about the Budget Commission's influence over the medical insurance ($7,101,838) and dental insurance ($508,145) line items. Water flushing through June - Woonsocket's Water Division will flush city water pipes between April 22 to June 28 in the south-west part of the city, starting at Manville Rd. Unidirectional Flushing Program (UDF) is a method of cleaning the …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Welcome to Wednesday - check out these things to know:
Budget hearing - A public hearing on the budgets will be scheduled for May 9, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. At their last meeting, The Woonsocket Budget Commission accepted the city's $79,136,063 budget Friday as well as the School Committee's $65,771,967 budget, — passed during the Committee's last meeting April 10 after an initial split vote March 27, when two members expressed misgivings about the Budget Commission's influence over the medical insurance ($7,101,838) and dental insurance ($508,145) line items. Main Street Livability Plan - The Main Street Livability Plan Steering Committee meets tonight, 6 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference room at City Hall, 169 Main St. They'll discuss, among other things, the final plan for Main Street. …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Happy Tuesday - here are some things to know:
Planning Board - The Woonsocket Planning Board meets tonight, 7 p.m., in Harris Hall at City Hall, 169 Main St. On their agenda, they've got the election of the board's vice president and the accpetance of the city's Main Street Livability Plan. Budget hearing - A public hearing on the budgets will be scheduled for May 9, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. At their last meeting, The Woonsocket Budget Commission accepted the city's $79,136,063 budget Friday as well as the School Committee's $65,771,967 budget, — passed during the Committee's last meeting April 10 after an initial split vote March 27, when two members expressed misgivings about the Budget Commission's influence over the medical insurance ($7,101,838) and dental insurance ($508,145) …
Monday, May 6, 2013
The weekend has falled to another work week - check out some things to know:
City Council - The City Council meets Monday night, 7 p.m. at City Hall in Harris Hall, 169 Main St., taking up an ordinance creating incentives for solar energy investment and abatement of taxes for two properties. Flowers for Michelle - The Flowers for Michelle plant sale fundraiser is Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Leo Savoie School, 990 Mendon Road. Potted annuals will be on sale for $10, with admission to free informational gardening session. Other assorted gifts will be on sale as well. Proceeds will go to a scholarship fund in honor of Michelle Beausoleil, to a graduating senior studying physical therapy. Hazardous Waste Collection May 11 - Mark May 11 for Hazardous Waste Collection Day in the city. The event will be …
Friday, May 3, 2013
It's finally Friday - check out these things to know:
Trash bills due - The City's Solid Waste Division reminds property owners the fourth payment is due for their trash and recycling collection service by today, May 3. Current amounts due must be paid in full. Late payments are subject to penalty fees. For questions concerning your account or if did not receive your current trash fee invoice, call (401) 767-8880. Globe Park Game Night - Join the Globe Park PTA for Family Game Night and buy-one, get-one free book fair tonight from 6-8 p.m. Connect Four, Operation, Yahtzee, and a LEGO build are some of the diversions offered for parents and kids. Rabies Clinic May 4 - The Woonsocket Animal Shelter, sponsored by and in conjunction with the RI VMA (RI Veterinary Medical Association) will hold …
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Welcome to Thursday - here are today's things to know:
$5,000 Reward - Arson Watch is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the idenity of the persons behind a string of bomb threats at Woonsocket High School over the last two weeks. Police are continuing to work leads in the case, with the latest threat coming Wednesday morning. Globe Park Game Night - Join the Globe Park PTA for Family Game Night and buy-one, get-one free book fair Friday from 6-8 p.m. Connect Four, Operation, Yahtzee, and a LEGO build are some of the diversions offered for parents and kids. Flowers for Michelle - The Flowers for Michelle plant sale fundraiser is Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Leo Savoie School, 990 Mendon Road. Potted annuals will be on sale for $10, with admission to free …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
We're halfway through the week - check out these things to know:
Flowers for Michelle - The Flowers for Michelle plant sale fundraiser is Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Leo Savoie School, 990 Mendon Road. Potted annuals will be on sale for $10, with admission to free informational gardening session. Other assorted gifts will be on sale as well. Proceeds will go to a scholarship fund in honor of Michelle Beausoleil, to a graduating senior studying physical therapy. Networking - The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Networking at Night on Monday, May 13, 2013 from 5- 7 p.m. at Navigant Credit Union, 693 Broad St., Central Falls, RI. Expand your network with fellow business professionals as Navigant President/CEO GaryFurtado and his staff welcomes you to their newly …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Welcome to Tuesday, and check out these things to know:
Food for Teacher Appreciation - Leo Savoie School is seeking food donations for teachers during teacher appreciation week. If you are able to make something, call Lee Forcier at 401-692-6567 with what you are going to make. Items need to be dropped off to the school Wednesday May 8 by 10 a.m. or Forcier will make arrangements to pick up if needed. Auction for the Arts & Taste of Northern RI - The Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre will host its 11th annual ‘Auction for the Arts & Taste of Northern Rhode Island’ on Thursday, May 30, 5 p.m. Included in the ticket purchase is a tasting of the cuisines of restaurants which has included, Kays, Vintage Restaurant, Chan's Fine Oriental Dining, The Burrito Company, River Falls, Wright's …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Welcome to another Monday, and check out these things to know:
City Council - The Woonsocket City Council meets tonight at 7 p.m. in the second floor conference room of City Hall for a work session discussion, "regarding Budget Commission matters," according to their agenda. Trash bills - The City's Solid Waste Division reminds property owners the fourth payment is due for their trash and recycling collection service by May 3, 2013. Current amounts due must be paid in full. Late payments are subject to penalty fees. Per Ordinance 11-O-2 (revised and approved 2/11): No property serviced by the City for solid waste, recyclables and yard waste collection shall be collected unless assessed Solid Waste fees for the property are current. No property serviced by the City for waste collection shall be …
English first
9:27 am on Friday, May 10, 2013
Not much going on this weekend. more ›