Posts Tagged ‘Central Falls’
Community names “Hope”, the new Central Falls Police Comfort and Compassion Dog
Community names “Hope”, the new Central Falls Police Comfort and Compassion Dog
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Sewage and Shellfish, Fish Parade in CF, Volunteer for Secret Garden, Dastardly Ticks, URI AG
Outdoors in RI: Sewage and Shellfish, Fish Parade in CF, Volunteer for Secret Garden, Dastardly Ticks, URI AG
Read MoreFREE Virtual Workshop for Homebuyers: Beacon Bank for Financial Literacy Month
Beacon Bank, in partnership with Pawtucket Central Falls Development, will host a free virtual workshop for first-time homebuyers on Wednesday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. to commemorate national Financial Literacy Month. The live Zoom workshop, “Financial Skills Every Successful Homebuyer Should Know,” will cover topics such as understanding your credit, specifics of the homebuying process,…
Read MoreCentral Falls Makeover: Streets, Sidewalks, Lighting. Shoveling, Food Pantry, Halloween plans
What Rhode Island city resident would not want to read that their city is getting attention to streets, sidewalk and outdoor lighting! That city is Central Falls – and they are on the move! As part of their ongoing commitment to safety and quality of life, their streets are getting a much-needed makeover. Fresh pavement…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Vineyard Yoga, Goddard Golf fix-up, Birdwatching, Photography, Big River, Walk Audit
Goddard Park Golf Course An NBC 10 viewer reached out to Ask Alison about the Goddard Park Golf Course. Jim emailed: “Goddard Park golf course used to be a great, inexpensive place for fixed income seniors to recreate and get some exercise,” he wrote. “Please address the disgusting, negligent, lack of management and resources. We…
Read More100th Catholic Charity Appeal: Diocese of Providence Raises $7.7M. Exceeds Goal – Again – for Rhode Islanders
By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent (reprinted from Rhode Island Catholic): Despite challenges and uncertainties across the nation and around the world, the annual Catholic Charity Appeal has stood the test of time, with the people of the Diocese of Providence generously supporting this year’s 100th Catholic Charity Appeal with close to $7.7 million,…
Read MoreNow we know. Rhode Island IS identified as a Sanctuary State, particularly Prov. & CF.
Posted on Thursday, on the US Dept. of Homeland Security page, a list of states and cities identified by the federal government as “sanctuary jurisdictions” and in non-compliance with the federal law, does now identify Rhode Island in that category – specifically detailing both Providence and Central Falls. According to local reports, both Mayor Smiley…
Read MoreDelta Dental grant brings Molar Express children’s dental care to Pawtucket and Central Falls
Molar Express Initiative to expand into Blackstone Valley, providing on-site, Comprehensive Oral Health Care to youth in need – Grant funding from Delta Dental of Rhode Island helps school-based, mobile dental clinic add service locations in Pawtucket and Central Falls The Molar Express – a school-based pediatric dental program serving communities in need across Rhode…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: For mom, Fish Parade, Beaches, Quahog Week, Mosquitos, URI student Sailors
Mother’s Day Burrillville Farmer’s Market The Burrillville Farmer’s Market will hold an early kickoff to the spring season with a popup market by the town common gazebo on May 10th from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Stop by to shop with local vendors for fresh foods and handmade items and pick up something for Mom – or…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Free Fishing Weekend, Fish Parade, Farmers’ Markets, 2A in RI update, more…
Photo, above: RI DEM, Free Fishing Weekend has become a popular spring pastime Free Fishing Weekend The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces its annual Free Fishing Weekend Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. On both days, residents and visitors can fish all species of freshwater fish without a fishing license or a trout…
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