PHOTOS: Sale of home in Oak Hill neighborhood of Pawtucket sets new city mark
PAWTUCKET – In a blog post by Michael McCann, Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 40 Dryden Ave. in Pawtucket for $1,385,000. RPL sales associates Gerri Schiffman and David Hasslinger represented the seller, while RPL sales associate Jim DeRentis…
Cumberland council prohibits trucking on North Attleboro Road
CUMBERLAND – The Town Council has passed an ordinance prohibiting drivers of trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds from traveling on North Attleboro Road. The change comes as a relief to residents of the area, who say that the increased truck traffic…
New laws this legislative session benefit older Rhode Islanders
A new group of bills, signed by Gov. Dan McKee, delivers notable benefits for older Rhode Islanders. The new laws focus on three main goals: boosting financial security, expanding healthcare access, and cracking down on fraud and scams targeting seniors. Rhode Island General Assembly leadership…
Pawtucket kennel owner frustrated over continued license battle
PAWTUCKET – For back-to-back years, says Luis Rosado, the business he’s invested his life into has been in limbo and under threat, all because a couple of neighbors constantly complain and a local councilman gives them a platform. Harmony Dog Training, at 65…
Lincoln Town Council appoints North Attleborough educator Magliocco to open seat on school board
LINCOLN – The Town Council on Tuesday appointed long-time North Attleborough educator and former Lincoln Principal Jeannine Magliocco to the School Committee seat previously held by Staci Rapko for 12 years. She will serve out the remainder of Rapko’s term until January. Rapko…
Franklin Farm approaching 10,000 pounds of produce harvested for the hungry
CUMBERLAND – As of Monday, says Denise Mudge of Franklin Farm, they and their faithful volunteers have harvested 9,494 pounds of produce for people who are food insecure. On Monday evening, they had 52 volunteers help pick zucchini, summer squash, peppers, eggplant,…
Pawtucket’s police union endorses Grebien
PAWTUCKET – Members of The Fraternal Order of Police – Pawtucket Lodge #4, which represents the officers of the Pawtucket Police Department, have announced that they are backing the incumbent mayor for re-election. “Mayor Grebien has been a supporter of law enforcement in…
Glocester’s police K-9 team assists in apprehension of domestic violence suspect
GLOCESTER – The Glocester Police Department’s K-9 Unit played a critical role in the successful apprehension of a domestic violence suspect following a coordinated search with the Foster Police Department and several assisting agencies. On the evening of Friday, July 17, at…
Viola Davis, Julius Tennon announce $1.2 million investment in Central Falls
CENTRAL FALLS – Famed actress and Central Falls native Viola Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, announced a $1.2 million investment into the city this week. Davis and Tennon said they decided to give back through their Davis-Tennon Foundation with an investment toward…
Warde-robe thrift store in Central Falls celebrating 30 years
CENTRAL FALLS – On Aug. 1, the Warde-robe will mark 30 years of clothing the poor and vulnerable residents of the region. The thrift store at 1286 Broad St., which has operated since August of 1996 at the same location, is one…
Cumberland School board rejects change to mandate reporting transgender students to parents
CUMBERLAND – In a move that drew praise from advocates calling for protecting transgender youth, the School Committee voted 5-2 against changing its policies to require parental notification. Many attendees at the July 20 meeting testified for maintaining the protections. The policy…
