Posts Tagged ‘Central Falls’
Central Falls wins in Superior Court blocking massive Western Oil neighborhood expansion
This week, the City of Central Falls successfully blocked Western Oil from an expansion that would more than double the oil recycler’s operation, just yards away from families and residents in the city’s northwestern neighborhood, in close proximity to Valley Falls Pond. “I am thrilled that the Superior Court upheld the decision of our Zoning…
Read MoreSnow Shoveling Assistance program for Central Falls and Pawtucket seniors in need
In an email blast of Central Falls’ Mayor Maria Rivera, sign up for the Winter Snow Shoveling Assistance Program for Seniors encouraging people – both seniors and youth willing to help – to contact their Department of Parks and Recreation. Rivera said, “Despite the mild stretch of weather we’re experiencing, winter is officially approaching! I…
Read MoreThe Life and Times of Paul Audette
Photo: Courtesy Patricia S. Zacks Paul Audette, of Providence, died November 11, 2021, in Providence, Rhode Island, at the age of 91. Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Alexander and Maryanne (Croteau) Audette. He was one of 14 children. He was the husband of the late Marjorie (Fregeole) Audette.…
Read MoreCentral Falls, without one working ambulance, receives equipment, training grant
Central Falls wins $800k+ grant funding for new ambulances, fire training with help of State and Congressional Leaders Hard-hit by COVID-19, the City has been without use of an ambulance for eight months despite thousands of EMS calls As the City of Central Falls was devastated by COVID-19 throughout the early and peak days of…
Read MoreLast weekend for Pawtucket-Central Falls Restaurant Week
We’re entering our last weekend of the Pawtucket – Central Falls Restaurant Week! Mayor Maria Rivera, of Central Falls encourages you to visit CF restaurants and celebrate the “incredible international cuisines offered around the city”. Check it out here: Restaurant Weeks here in CF! 2021 PCF Restaurant Weeks in Central Falls! Customers who visit any local…
Read MorePawtucket/Central Falls Restaurant Weeks & Empanada Fest
Mayors Grebien and Rivera will kick-off the joint 2021 Restaurant Weeks for Pawtucket and Central Falls at noon at Dexter Plaza, Dexter Street, Central Falls, today. Restaurant Weeks for the two cities will be from August 27th to September 19th and the joint press conference announces the return of the event as well as a…
Read MoreYouth Tennis program at new courts launching today in Central Falls
Photos: Tennis Hall of Fame Noting that up until now, they were the only municipality without a tennis court, Central Falls will open new tennis courts specifically designed to expose more inner-city youth to the sport of tennis. They’ll be joined by international tennis industry leaders – TODAY – at 10am at the Sacred Heart…
Read More9 more tanks. 390,000+ gallons of used oil. A pond to Narragansett Bay. One of the most densely populated cities in America. What could go wrong? (updated)
Central Falls, Rhode Island. The 27th most densely populated city in America. Approximately 20,000 people living in little more than 1 square mile. Recently, we’ve all learned more about Central Falls as it became a hotspot for COVID-19 transmission. Dense housing, with streets of 3-tenement houses and multi-generational family living, made the transmission of a…
Read MoreDr. Teresa Chopoorian: McKnight’s Women of Distinction Award winner – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging After reviewing hundreds of submitted entries, an independent panel, composed of two dozen judges, selected 19 women, including Dr. Teresa J. Chopoorian, to be inducted into the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor as part of the program’s third annual class. Dr. Chopoorian serves as Vice President and Administrator of…
Read MoreTo Protect and Empower: Central Falls Police Chief Colonel Anthony Roberson
by Ann-Allison Clanton, contributing writer, “Speak-Up” In a time when George Floyd’s cries are still etched in the memories of many across the country, Providence native Anthony Roberson became Rhode Island’s first African American police colonel. The architect of the “Shop with a Cop” and the “Handshake” initiatives has received numerous accolades for these and…
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