CONTACT YOUR LAWMAKER The Gaspee Business Network (GBN), the incorruptible voice of Rhode Island’s small business community, today launched a “contact your lawmaker” campaign, urging state officials to do their part to aid in the state’s eventual economic recovery from the Coronavirus crisis.   GBN encourages businesses and citizens to comply with the social-distancing restrictions on commerce […]

Take Away Tea Time By Don Doucette Beckwith School is an active school within the Route 44 Palmer River School complex – just out of site is the confluence of the Palmer River East and West Branches. The East Branch flows under Route 44 from Rehoboth Village and winds around the school complex to meet […]

To Our Artist Community In light of the recent health crisis associated with the coronavirus (COVID19), we are monitoring the impact and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control as well as the State of Rhode Island Department of Health on a daily basis and taking measured steps based on these recommendations to keep our community safe […]

BBBSRI NEEDS STORAGE SPACE Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) is in search of temporary donated space to store their clothing donations during the Covid19 pandemic. Rhode Island (Cranston) – BBBSRI continues to collect clothing and household items in a safe and effective manner – Drivers do not interact with donors, all product is […]

PAWTUCKET ON-LINE WITH E-RECORDING After working with State officials to get legislation passed that would authorize cities and towns in Rhode Island to accept e-recording of land evidence records, the Pawtucket City Clerk’s office is now set-up to accept e-recorded documents. “Since the passage of the legislation, e-recording has been one of several technological and […]

Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, City Operating on Limited Hours to Public Mayor Grebien Signs Executive Order until Further Notice MAYOR DONALD R. GREBIEN Pawtucket – The City of Pawtucket has announced that, in an effort to minimize the risk of spreading the Coronavirus (COVID-19), City Hall will be open to the public by appointments only from 10 […]

Governor Gina Raimondo Urges Support of Family Service of RI’s “Be Safe Kits” PROVIDENCE, RI, March 26, 2020- In her afternoon press conference on Thursday (March 26, 2020), Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo asked for donations for Family Service of Rhode Island’s “Be Safe Kits,” to help needy Rhode Islanders prevent the spread of COVID-19.   […]

ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF RHODE ISLAND Take precautions and follow the rules to safely enjoy the out-of-doors PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding Rhode Islanders that many diverse and varied outdoor spaces are open to the public and encouraging people to enjoy them safely by adhering to the Governor’s guidance on not […]