Thursday, July 2, 2026

ATTLEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Attleboro Public Library’s Summer Reading Program     The Attleboro Public Library’s (APL) Summer Reading Program is back–in person!  There is programming for all ages, all of which is completely free.  Exciting kids’ programs include a magician, family storytime, and take-home kits.    Adults can participate in Book Bingo to win prizes from local restaurants.  […]

UFCW LOCAL UNION 328

Seven Stars Bakery Employees in Providence, Rhode Island, File for Union Elections     Workers at Seven Stars Bakery employed at locations on Broadway, Hope St and Point St announce filing for union elections as the company contemplates voluntary recognition Providence, RI – Today, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local Union 328, which represents […]

SENATOR SHELDON WHITEHOUSE: THE BURNING OF THE GASPEE

Whitehouse Commemorates 250th Anniversary of the Burning of the Gaspee     Rhode Island’s Gaspee Affair helped spark the American Revolution Washington, D.C. – As Rhode Islanders make big preparations to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Gaspee Affair and with a new search underway to find the charred remains of the HMS Gaspee, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse […]

TIDEWATER LANDING PROJECT

Pawtucket delegation calls for more state support of Tidewater Landing project               STATE HOUSE – Members of the Pawtucket delegation in the General Assembly are releasing the following statement concerning the fate of the Tidewater Landing project:               “The Tidewater Landing project is a transformational economic development opportunity for the city of Pawtucket […]

EARTHTALK: REDLINING AND ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine This segment of a late 1930s map of Detroit, Michigan shows land “graded” based on race, with the “least desirable” neighborhoods color-coded in red. Credit: “Mapping Inequality” / National Archives and Records Administration. Dear EarthTalk: What do outdated federal housing mandates from the 1930s have […]

TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT

Pawtucket Announces TOD Public Access and Streetscape Enhancement Congressional Allocation     PAWTUCKET- The City of Pawtucket welcomes Senators Reed and Whitehouse as they announce a Congressionally Directed Spending allocation for Pawtucket’s Transit Oriented Development District. Pawtucket will be receiving funding in order to benefit the users of the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Hub and residents and […]

ATTLEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Attleboro Public Library Open House   Saturday, June 25 | 2-4pm   Library staff, Board of Trustees, and Friends of Attleboro Public Library are celebrating the end of the library’s renovation and a return to in-person Summer Reading programs.   Please join us as we thank the partners who led this effort with music, refreshments, and activities for the […]

MCSW REGIONAL CONVENTION

Message from the Interim Executive Director   Shaitia Spruell Happy Pride Month! Here are a couple of updates from the MCSW:   MCSW hosted a Regional Conversation with the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators and all 11 of our Regional Commissions. This event provided a platform for regional commissioners to discuss the biggest issues facing […]