More than 20,000 Domestic Producers to Benefit from USDA Awards Providing Organic Market Development, Promotion Support $9.75 million in Organic Market Development Grants will buildon the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to build more,new and better markets for farmers and help interestedfarmers transition to organic production The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced […]
Free Educational Program for Homeschool Families Museum of Work & Culture & Harris Public Library Offer Third Program in Series (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – On Monday, February 5, the Museum of Work and Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, and the Woonsocket Harris Public Library will host the third program in their bi-monthly […]
TEMPORARY CAREGVER INSURANCE Representative Giraldo Too many workers aren’t currently covered by TCI because the definition of a family member is overly restrictive,” said Representative Giraldo. “This bill will ensure that workers who need to care for their siblings, grandchildren and dependents won’t need to worry about falling through the cracksToo many workers aren’t currently […]
GAMM THEATER TRIP TO WASHINGTON, DC Did you know the nation’s capital has one of the most vibrant theater scenes in the country? Join Trinity Rep Artistic Director Curt Columbus on a theater tour of Washington, DC this spring! See six sensational shows, including Macbeth with Ralph Fiennes Get behind-the-scenes insights from select artists Engage in rich conversations around […]
Report: Fair Share Amendment helps improve tax fairness in MA Kathryn Carley – Commonwealth News Service A new analysis finds that Massachusetts’ recently adopted millionaire tax makes the state and local tax system much more equitable.Adopted through passage of the Fair Share Amendment, the surtax on incomes over $1 million helps pay for public education and transportation. […]
Reducing Our Carbon Footprint One Styrofoam Tray at a Time Angélica Infante-Green It’s time to Get the Foam Out! Recently, we announced the launch of our new $5 million initiative aimed at supporting school districts in their efforts to reduce their use of Styrofoam meal trays. Launched at the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation Education Center in […]
Local Residents Earn Dean’s List Honors from MassBay Community College The following local students have been named to the MassBay Community College Dean’s List. They achieved this outstanding academic honor for the fall 2023 semester. * Pierre Richard Jean Baptiste of Attleboro who studies Business Administration * Jeana Clifton of Attleboro who studies Liberal Arts […]
SNEP JANUARY UPDATES Charlestown, RI: Dr. Alissa Cox educating University of Rhode Island students in her Principles of Onsite Wastewater Treatment course on sampling advanced on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). OWTS are a primary focus of the Town of Charlestown SNEP Pilot Watershed Initiative. An update on the Charlestown PWI will be included in our upcoming […]
