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Voters at Monday’s Town Meeting approved a FY’25 budget of $72.1 million.
There were 114 votes in favor and 45 in opposition.
$34.3 million was approved for education. That …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/16/24
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State House – The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag that would allow breweries to sell one-sixth kegs of beer to the public. “With our state’s …
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5/15/24
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The Board of Selectmen delayed approving any changes to the town bylaws until the fall. Town Clerk Laura Schwall had expected the board to review and approve the changes before the June 4 Spring Town …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/15/24
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Seekonk has many openings on town boards and committees but a shortage of volunteers. Select Board Member Pam Pozzi believes more information would be helpful in filling those vacancies. “I …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/15/24
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Voters at Monday’s Town Meeting defeated several proposed changes to the zoning bylaws, including the development of a Multi-family Development Overlay District (MDOD). The proposed housing …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/15/24
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Special Recycling Collection at Seekonk DPW
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Seekonk Public Works has a new special collection shed outside 871 Taunton Ave, for specific hard-to-recycle items that can be sent to Terracycle to be made into new things-saving them from the waste …
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5/14/24
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State House — Legislation from Senate Majority Whip Valarie J. Lawson and House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian requiring regular monthly updates from the Rhode Island Department of …
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5/14/24
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Ma Propane Association met at Lin’s Propane Trucks last week to hear from area propane and oil marketers on proposed DEP regulations. The regulation discussed would cause a disastrous financial …
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5/14/24
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State House – The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Michelle E. McGaw to have Rhode Island join an interstate compact that allows physical therapists …
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5/14/24
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State House – The House today passed legislation ( 2024-H 7447 ) sponsored by Rep. Matthew S. Dawson that would protect election officials and poll workers. Representative Dawson worked closely …
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5/14/24
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I am disappointed today to announce that Steward Health Care has filed for bankruptcy. I want to assure members of our communities who rely on area Steward-owned hospitals like Morton Hospital in …
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5/14/24
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East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence is celebrating the achievements of women in the City of East Providence who have and continue to contribute to making our city a better place …
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5/13/24
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East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Department is partnering with Kinderdmotion to offer pop-up half day summer camps for ages 3-7 at the East Providence Recreation …
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5/13/24
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Looking for a unique adventure this summer without going far from home? Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse have scheduled tours to the historical island light station from June to September. The …
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5/13/24
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Stow— State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 33 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training …
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5/13/24
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(Newport, RI, May 10, 2024) – May 2024 marks the 60th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1,000 …
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5/13/24
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024, is the date set for the 60th Reunion for the East Providence High School Class of 1964 at Benjamin's Restaurant, 213 Taunton Avenue in Seekonk, Massachusetts. Reunion …
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5/13/24
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East Providence, RI – On Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 the East Providence City Council authorized changes to an ordinance recommended by Mayor DaSilva’s administration, which will allow our …
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5/13/24
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The new building for the Department of Public Works is expected to be finished in 2026, according to members of the Building Committee. The Committee presented an overview to the Seekonk Select Board …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/13/24
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The Seekonk Select Board appropriated an additional $135,000 in Chapter 70 funds for the School Department. The 3 to 1 vote was held at the May 8 meeting. Chair Michelle Hines, Chris Zorra, and …
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By Joe Siegel
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5/13/24
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State House – A package of bills introduced by Sens. Sandra Cano, Joshua Miller and Pamela J. Lauria and Reps. Kathleen A. Fogarty and Teresa A. Tanzi aim to address the shortage of medical …
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5/13/24
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East Bay, RI – On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the East Bay Regional Coalition, along with the Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, and Warren Prevention Coalitions teamed up …
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5/13/24
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State House – It’s been 47 years since Rhode Island established its statewide school transportation system, and Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Terri Cortvriend believe it’s time to …
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5/13/24
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State House — The House and Senate today approved final passage of legislation introduced by Senate Majority Whip Valarie J. Lawson and House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian to require …
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5/13/24
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State House – The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Valarie Lawson to prohibit auto insurers from charging policyholders more solely because they have been widowed. …
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5/13/24
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