Posts Tagged ‘Central Falls’
Central 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…
Read MoreBankNewport supports Learning Community’s Exploratorium – engaging students, bridging gaps
Photo: (left-to-right): Carlos Cabral, VP/Branch Manager, Lincoln, BankNewport; Joseph Baron, Sr. Mortgage Closing Specialist, BankNewport; Karen DaCunha, VP/Residential Loan Officer II, BankNewport; Kate Hanson, Exploratorium Program Director, The Learning Community Charter School; Annisha Vasquez, VP/Community Development Officer, BankNewport. “Lindsey Lopez, Communications Coordinator, The Learning Community Charter School” should instead read “Kate Hanson, Exploratorium Program Director, The Learning Community…
Read MoreAngelo Garcia to chair Davis/Tennon Foundation to empower RI communities
Photo: InToone Communications Angelo Garcia, Founder and Head of District at the Segue Institute for Learning and Legacy High School, has been appointed by acclaimed actors and advocates Viola Davis and Julius Tennon as Chair of their newly established Davis/Tennon Foundation. First announced at Segue’s 15th anniversary celebration, the Foundation was introduced during the milestone…
Read MoreCentral Falls Police win national award for positive policing work in schools
The Central Falls Police Department was honored this week by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO), the world’s leader in school-based policing, for its outstanding public service to its school community. “The Central Falls Police Department is honored to be the first in Rhode Island to receive the National Model Agency Award from…
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