Archive for January 2023
Rhode Island Foundation emergency grants for food, housing, heating
Rhode Island Foundation awards nearly $160,000 in additional emergency grants to help keep people warm and fed this winter Hundreds of Rhode Island families will be healthier in the new year thanks to nearly $160,000 in emergency grants for help with food, housing and heating costs from the Rhode Island Foundation. Connecting for Children and…
Read More(Updated) Pawtuxet Village neighbors say ‘no’ to industrial development
Pawtuxet Village Neighbors Outraged at Proposed Industrial Development on Pawtuxet River UPDATED: April 28th, 2023 – The developer has ended their plan to put an industrial development on this site. (See update in red, below) 100+ impacted neighbors and concerned citizens will attend Warwick Planning Board Wednesday Night at 6:00pm at Veterans Middle School Over…
Read MoreWarwick – second Best City in U.S. to Raise a Family
Scholaroo conducted a comprehensive report to identify the best cities in the United States to raise a family. The study ranked 151 cities in 7 categories – Safety, Health, Finance, Education, Recreation, Quality of Life, and Home Atmosphere – based on data from public sources. As noted in the study, moving and raising a family…
Read MoreRI Weather for January 12, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A warm front extending out from a mid-western low pressure system will push in light rain beginning around 11am and gradually become a little steadier by evening with some heavier pockets thrown in. Morning lows in the misty low 30’s will rise to a midnight high in the upper 40’s and…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries and appears…
Read MoreRI Weather for January 11, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure moves southward into New England from Quebec, bringing slightly cooler air into the region for the day. A low in the mid 20’s rises to the mid 30’s with a nearly calm northerly breeze, more like a zephyr. Cloud cover rolls in later i the day ahead of the…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape – Jan. 11, 2023 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, contributing writers, commentary Check your lottery tickets! My guess is many of you reading this ran out and got your MEGA MILLIONS tickets yesterday. I know I sure did! We all drive away with them securely in our pockets daydreaming about which lawyer to call should we win. (I…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Housing “czar” resigns, couples shelter, Armory complaints, Pallet shelters
RI’s First Housing Secretary steps down same day as scathing reports on conditions at Cranston Street Armory come to light Statement of Matt Sheaff, Governor McKee’s office: “Governor McKee has accepted the resignation of Housing Secretary Josh Saal. Housing is one of the most critical issues facing Rhode Island today and over the next decade.…
Read MoreART! The Embrace on Boston Common (1/13)
A procession of interfaith communities will begin the unveiling of The Embrace on Boston Common by gathering at Central Reform Temple/Emmanuel Church to walk in procession with a Sefer Torah to join the main event of the unveiling of The Embrace on Boston Common on Friday, January 13th at noon for the 1 pm unveiling.…
Read MoreProtecting your privacy when working with mortgage companies – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito – Realtor | Co-owner Engel & Völkers East Greenwich and Engel & Völkers Barrington East Bay Anyone you do business with, from mortgage companies to health insurance companies, have privacy statements. They are required by Federal Law to get these privacy statements in front of consumers. Usually, they are sent in the…
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