Posts Tagged ‘Central Falls’
Central 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…
Read MoreNational Homeownership Month: First time homeowner handed keys by PCF Development
First time homeowner surprises family with new Pawtucket home PCF Development celebrated National Homeownership Month this week by handing the keys to a completely remodeled home on York Avenue in Pawtucket to a first-time homebuyer. The single-family dwelling is being sold for $299,000 – far below the median home price. (In RI the single-family median…
Read More“Homebuying Myths Debunked” – Free virtual workshop set for June 5
To be held live via Zoom, BankRI and PCF Development aim to help first-time homebuyers In recognition of June as National Homeownership Month, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) and Pawtucket Central Falls Development (PCF Development) are partnering to host a free workshop aimed at helping more Rhode Islanders realize the American dream. Designed specifically for first-time…
Read MoreFrom pickleball to shade pavilions, splash pads, trails…11 cities/towns receive RI DEM rec grants
RI Recreation programs get funnding from RIDEM
Read MoreHomeless in RI: “as the day turns into night…” with Street Sights, mobile homes, new in CF, updates
Artwork by Han Zheng, Street Sights Rhode Island School of Design staff installed a metal structure over an air vent next to 2 College St. Students took up a petition to reverse the effort to dissuade homeless from sleeping on the vent, and the school took up the barrier. ___ Dignity Bus Woonsocket has one…
Read MoreAlexandria Evers to be crowned Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Princess, to represent state in DC
Alexandria Evers Named 2024 Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Princess Delegate.Crowning Ceremony On March 20th Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, the State Society of Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Japan American Society are pleased to announce that Cumberland native, Alexandria Evers is the 2024 Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Princess and will represent our state at the…
Read MoreCentral Falls: police honors, health fair, flu shots, senior snow shoveling help – de su alcaldesa
The Central Falls Police Department (CFPD) was just named the 2023 recipient of the Leadership in Community Policing Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) – a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding community policing initiatives by law enforcement agencies worldwide. “No single factor has been more critical to lessening crime levels than…
Read MoreCentral Falls Police Chief Anthony J. Roberson graduates from the FBI National Academy
One hundred and ninety-nine law enforcement officers graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 287th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 46 states and the District of Columbia. The Chief of Police of Central Falls, Anthony J. Roberson, was one. The class included members of law enforcement…
Read MoreBlackstone Valley International Food Trail starts today at over 80 restaurants
Blackstone Valley Tourism invites Rhode Islanders to participate in their “exciting culinary experience” – the Blackstone Valley International Food Trail, with restaurants participating representing over 40 countries in the region’s 10 cities and towns. The Blackstone Valley, the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, has people coming to the area from all over the world,…
Read MoreRhode Island events: We remember September 11th
Today, there will be several events recognizing the 22nd anniversary of 9/11. 8:30am – RI State House – State of Rhode Island will hold its 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony marking the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will be held at the State House to honor those who lost their…
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