Saturday, July 4, 2026

NELLIE’S NOTES

One more thing as 2020 wraps up… Dear Friend –    It’s finally almost over! Let’s face it – we are all glad 2020 is about to become history! All of us have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but I find myself feeling grateful for things I once took for granted. I have had more […]

MASSACHUSETTS POLICE REFORM BILL

Scaled-Back MA Police-Reform Bill Awaits Final Approval Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service BOSTON — Massachusetts is on the verge of joining the 36 other states that have independent, civilian-led commissions in charge of decertifying police officers who violate conduct standards.   An updated police reform bill now is in the House of Representatives, after state senators […]

UNITED STATES POST OFFICE HOLIDAY

Postal employees take time to ring in the New Year And look forward to serving you in 2021   Massachusetts – Post Offices across the commonwealth will be closed on Friday, January 1, as our employees celebrate the arrival of the New Year.    Street delivery on Friday will be limited to guaranteed overnight parcels and there will […]

PAWTUCKET CITY CALENDAR 2021 – HOT OFF THE PRESS

Pawtucket City Calendar Provides Key Info to City Residents PHOTO “FAIRY-DOOR” BY RICHARD ANDREWS COVID-19 Presents Its Challenges to Unique Photo Contest Pawtucket – It is hot off the press. Mayor Donald R. Grebien announces that the official 2021 City Calendar is now available at Pawtucket City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, and various municipal sites throughout […]

GREATER ATTLEBORO HOSTS MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY

King Committee of Greater Attleboro Hosts Virtual King Holiday Program On Monday, January 18, 2021, STACEY GEER The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Committee of Greater Attleboro will host its 34th annual commemoration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.   The virtual program, produced by DoubleACS, Attleboro’s local cable station, will air […]

NEW YEAR’S DAY “WALK OFF 2020”

RHODE ISLANDERS INVITED TO #WALKOFF2020 ON NEW YEAR’S DAY WITH THEIR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AT STATE PARKS DEM Reminds People to Practice Social Distancing and Wear Masks While Enjoying the Outdoors PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is inviting residents to #WalkOff2020 and celebrate the New Year by getting outdoors with their immediate household members during the holiday […]

SONS OF ITALY FETE CO-OP COMMUNITY

SONS OF ITALY GIVE SEASONS’ JOY TO TAUNTON-AREA ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES Photo #1:  Carlos DeAvila, John McCaul, Bethany Gay, Joy DeAvila – Photo #2:  OSIA Lodge #540 President Richard Simmons, John Uva – Photo#3:  Jessica Dixon – Photo #4:  Jessica Puccino North Dighton — The Order of Sons of Italy in America® Peter B. Gay Lodge #540 proved that a […]