Archive for July 2020
10 RI restaurants/bars in violation of COVID orders
RIDOH Issues COVID-19 Compliance Orders The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has issued compliance orders to ten restaurants and bars so far this week for failing to comply with a range of public health directives related to COVID-19. Additional compliance orders may be issued. In many instances, inspectors observed staff and patrons not wearing…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – July 29, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist With the passage of a cold front that drove the stormy weather yesterday, dry air will move in and make high heat a bit more tolerable. Morning lows in the 70’s will climb to around 90 as cloud cover diminishes and dew points fall. A continuing breeze will keeps things moving…
Read MorePawtucket to certify residents to anonymously report blighted, rundown properties
Neighborhood Task Force Program to Tackle Quality of Life Issues Asking Neighborhood Residents to Come be Certified to Cite Properties The City of Pawtucket’s Division of Zoning and Code Enforcement, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, and the Pawtucket City Council have announced the reinstitution of the Neighborhood Task Force Program. The initiative will certify volunteer residents…
Read MoreEnsure every voice is heard
“You’re sending Michael back to school? I would NEVER do that!” In these times of knee-jerk reactions and words that trigger almost immediate, and expected responses, it’s a good idea today to take a moment and think about your responses. We don’t think anyone is enjoying discussions today with divergence of opinion. If you take…
Read MoreWe remember….Olivia
by Nancy Thomas, publisher A week ago, Rhode Island lost Olivia Chacon. Olivia was a caregiver. Not only in her chosen profession at a local nursing home, but in life. She cared for our spirit, she educated us about grace and strength. We even learned about love as she and her mi amor, Michael, traveled…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday…it’s Sour Grapes!
by Tim Jones, cartoonist _____ Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts,…
Read MoreWhat we have here is a failure to communicate
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Neighborhood Health Plan of RI’s president and CEO sent letters to the House and Senate Finance committees opposing a telemedicine budget article, but apparently kept his board of directors in the dark about the content Photo: A portion of the letter sent by Peter Marino, president and CEO of…
Read MoreShepard Fairey’s new project
“Americans…a lot of them are ignorant and lazy.” – Shepard Fairey Shepard Fairey has a new project. Rhode Islanders will remember his work designed just for residents. If you look closely around Rhode Island you’ll see small square stickers on car bumpers or in windows, or on glass doors in restaurants and shops. The RISD…
Read MoreWelcome to Midville Golf Course – #7 of our golf course reviews
by John Cardullo, sportswriter For 60 years Midville Golf Course has been a Rhode Island 9-hole treasure that gets better with time. Built on a dairy farm and opened in 1961, Midville was not going to be just your average run of the mill 9-hole golf course. It was going to challenge you on every…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – July 28, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Heat wave continues for at least another day with temps in the low 90’s expected in the afternoon. A cold front will try to come through and kick up some afternoon tstms and then usher in some nicer air afterwards. Southwest breeze takes some of the edge off of the heat.
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