What’s Happening in the City’s Democratic Party
Keep an eye on this page for what’s happening in the City’s Democratic Party, from Elected Official’s events, legislative endeavors, etc.
Coalition Backs Legislation to Raise RI Works Assistance
A coalition of community, faith and antipoverty advocates are backing bills submitted by Sen. Melissa A. Murray and Rep. Arthur Handy to improve current and longer-term economic security for families in the Rhode Island Works Program, the state’s cash assistance and work-readiness program for low-income children and their families.
Woonsocket State COVID-19 Vaccination Site Scheduled for “Soft-Opening” on Sunday, March 28
Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced today that the State operated mass vaccination site at the former Sears store located in the Walnut Hill Plaza at 1500 Diamond Hill Road is scheduled for a “soft-opening” on Sunday, March 28th with 400 doses of vaccine (Pfizer) expected to be distributed from 2:00 PM through 6:00 PM. Appointments for this day will be posted and available for scheduling according to current State age and underlying health condition protocols on the State’s website www.vaccinateri.org starting March 26th at 5:00 PM. This will be the first State mass vaccination site in Northern Rhode Island and will service all Rhode Island residents.
Introducing Safe Haven
Community Care Alliance has opened Safe Haven, a new harm reduction-focused drop-in center at 245 Main Street (3rd floor) in Woonsocket. It is a safe space where unhoused or unstably housed members of our community are welcomed by a team of expert staff who address the most basic needs and build trust.
“Hoppy Days” Are Here Again
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced that the City’s annual Easter Egg Hunt event will be returning this year as a festive, interactive, COVID-19 vigilant, drive-thru eggs-travaganza that promises to be fun for all. The 2021 Easter Egg event is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th at the Rivers Edge Recreational Complex from 11 am to 1 pm. If it should rain, the rain date is Saturday, April 3rd.