Politics & Government
5 Things To Know Today: Jan. 2
Local closures; post pix from New Year's; weather forecast; half price admission at Roger Williams Zoo; and a year ago on JohnstonPatch: Catching up with the keglers.
No School: Your kids are right — there's no school in Johnston today, the last day of winter break for local students. Classes resume for public schools tomorrow. and municipal offices (except police and fire) and are also closed today, and trash collection is delayed one day, with Friday's pick-up moved to Saturday.
Share Your Memories: Were you in town for the New Year's celebration last night? We've got a Neighborhood Gallery where you can post and share your photos and video.
Check The Weather: If you're taking the last day of vacation to get the kids out of the house, be sure to check out the JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast.
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Visit The Zoo: Nothing beats a brisk walk outdoors — except, possibly, half-price admission to Roger Williams Park Zoo to see the critters there. And don't worry — there are plently of places to warm up if your tootsies get frosty.
Resolutions: On this date in 2011, JohnstonPatch went to Town Hall Lanes to ask folks there whether they'd made New Year's resolutions. Did you make one this year? Take our poll and let us know.
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