I broke off abruptly to return to the Packers game and the return of Aaron Rodgers. Sadly, that didn't go so well, The Packers lost and Cam did a better job than Aaron who seemed to be still recovering. Since I am still recovering, I think I understand Rodgers thinking he was ready to go back when he was not. He is back on IR injured reserve list and I hope he is back with all his usual laughter and energy next year,
The debate goes on about where the Pawsox will go and how a new stadium will be financed. I listed the loss of the Pawsox as one of the blows that Pawtucket has suffered recently. Probably the changes in the Memorial Hospital are things that will make the most impact on the well-being of the residents of Pawtucket and Central Falls. What is left to us? So much history has happened here in this small but important city straddling the banks of the Blackstone.
The river and the falls provide a wonderful scenic setting, and it was when I first visited San Antonio that I became aware of how vibrant and successful a RIVERWALK can be. If the Apex site is selected for a new stadium, I hope it unleashes a new sense of what is possible to create along the banks of the Blackstone from City Hall to RIVERSIDE Cemetery and the Lebanon Mills on the east side of the river. That would be a great re-imagining of a major asset that we can never lose. We need to research and
make better known the history of this city. We have a proud colonial history as starting point for Foundry and metal work under the leadership of Joseph Jenks and the first mill to manufacture cloth under the direction of Samuel Slater. However, Pawtucket has also had an illustrious history of labor organizing and working class struggles. This history needs to be recalled and celebrated.
One of the most illustrious assets we hold is celebrated in poetry, oratory and song internationally.
What am I talking about?? Pawtucket's greatest jewel??
Pawtucket holds a FENIAN GRAVE.
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