FARMING Joshua Swaye Joshua started volunteering at Round the Bend Farm in 2021, after earning a B.S. in Biology (with a research focus in comparative immunology) at nearby UMASS Dartmouth and spending several years at Helfand Farm Community Gardens (where he currently serves as a Board of Director). JOSHUA Joshua began as an apprentice to […]
RIPTA Expands Customer Service Call Center Weekday Morning Hours Call Center Will Now Open at 6 AM Weekdays Starting Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Customer Service Call Center hours. Beginning Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Call Center will […]
NAVIGATING NARRAGANSETT BAY On Monday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m., Captain Howard McVay will be presenting a program about his time as a ship pilot on Narragansett Bay. The presentation will be held at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence and will begin with light refreshments and a time to socialize from 6:00-6:30 p.m. […]
Rep. Ackerman reelected Deputy Whip STATE HOUSE — Rep. Mia A. Ackerman has been reelected Deputy Majority Whip by the House Democratic Caucus. “I am proud to have been chosen again by my colleagues and I pledge to remain open and accessible to all House members, especially our newly elected legislators,” said Representative Ackerman (D-Dist. […]
Whitehouse Statement at Hearing to Consider Lee Zeldin to Lead EPA Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, delivered the following opening statement at today’s full committee hearing to consider the nomination of Lee Zeldin to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency […]
Mayor Donald R. Grebien Appoints Jason M. Pezzullo as City of Pawtucket’s Director of Commerce PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien announced the appointment of Jason Pezzullo as the City of Pawtucket’s next Director of Commerce. With an impressive background in economic development and a proven track record of fostering growth and investment, Pezzullo brings […]
Women’s Fund Welcomes New And Returning Legislators Katherine S. Kazarian – East Providence, Pawtucket STATE HOUSE — The Women’s Fund of Rhode Island welcomed women from the General Assembly and state and local government to a reception at the State House Wednesday. “I am very lucky and proud to serve in the House, but I […]
Limit utilities’ profits to protect ratepayers By Rep. Megan L. Cotter Rhode Islanders are being pushed to the breaking point by sky-high utility rates. With electricity costing an average of 27.57 cents per kilowatt-hour— 61% higher than the national average —many families are paying over $130 a month just to keep the lights on. For […]
