Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that a local restaurant manager was charged this week for two counts of sexual assault. Two female employees alleged that they were assaulted by the manager inside the KFC restaurant, located at 822 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston. In early December 2016, Special Victims Unit Detectives […]readmore
Pawtucket– The City of Pawtucket has issued rules for a snow ban parking advisory that will take effect in the event of a snowstorm, including a list of public parking locations where residents may leave their vehicles while on-street parking bans remain in effect. “We want to help ensure that our residents are aware of […]readmore
Pawtucket – Mayor Donald R. Grebien released today a new School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement between the Pawtucket School and Police Departments to continue to build safe and supportive learning environments for all students. The agreement strengthens and clarifies the relationship and roles of the school principal and the resource officer. Both the principal and […]readmore
Rhode Island Employers to Save About $30 Million a Year PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Further improving Rhode Island’s business climate and strengthening support for the state’s existing businesses, Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced that employers will see a significant reduction in their unemployment tax rate for the first time in 25 years. Collectively, Rhode Island […]readmore
Magaziner Commends U.S. Department of Labor Action on Shareholder Rights Under Treasurer Magaziner’s Leadership, Rhode Island has launched an aggressive shareholder advocacy program, with a goal of strengthening the pension fund. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The U.S. Department of Labor last week issued Interpretive Bulletin 2016-1 which reinforces the validity and importance of investors’ engagement with […]readmore
This agreement will return Providence Fire Fighters to a 4 platoon schedule with a reduced minimum manning of 88 fire fighters/shift (previously 94/shift). Recent reports have shown this reduction meets or exceeds best practices in comparable cities throughout the region. The proposed contract will result in significant savings over the next 5 years, in addition […]readmore
PHOTO Stanley Forman Massachusetts State Police confirm they arrested James Morales. Trooper Joseph MERRICK spotted MORALES in area of Route 28 in Mystic Avenue. Suspect ran, Trooper pursued on foot for about two blocks. Morales escaped from the Wyatt Detention Facility early New Year’s Eve by scaling a basketball hoop and climbing over razor wire. […]readmore
New England Institute of Technology Launches Fully Online Automotive Service Management Bachelor of Science Degree Program East Greenwich, RI – Dr. Douglas H. Sherman, Senior Vice President and Provost at New England Institute of Technology, announced that the university will offer a new fully online Bachelor of Science degree program in Automotive Service Management (ASMX) […]readmore
Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces that as a result of our efforts to continue to make our highways safer, members of the Rhode Island State Police have arrested eight (8) subjects for Driving While Intoxicated during the New Year’s Holiday weekend. The following […]readmore
Statement from Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt regarding the offer from Invenergy to purchase water from the City of Woonsocket to supply the proposed Clear River Energy Center project Woonsocket, RI: «After less than one month of closed meetings with the administration and the newly appointed council, Representatives from Invenergy have made an official offer to the […]readmore