The 8th annual 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members On Sunday, September 9, 2018, the UMass Dartmouth community along with Sharing the Harvest Community Farm at the Dartmouth YMCA will once again collaborate on the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. This year’s day will consist of with two […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed, the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD), and Sheldon Whitehouse, a member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW), today announced that Rhode Island is receiving $25,891,967 in additional federal funding for transportation infrastructure upgrades this year. The Federal […]readmore
A boil water advisory is in place for the customers of five public water systems serving parts of Narragansett and South Kingstown because E. coli bacteria was found in the water supply. The affected water systems are: Suez Water (customers with questions should contact Chris Jacobs at 401-316-2201) Narragansett – Point Judith (customers with questions should […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) is accepting applications from public and private institutions that would like to participate in the federally funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Child-care centers, adult day-care centers, day care homes, schools and emergency shelters may participate in the Child and Adult Care Food […]readmore
Federal grant aims to increase access to community-based housing and supportive services PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to increase accessible rental housing opportunities for low-income individuals with disabilities, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced $395,940 in federal Section 811 voucher funding for the Providence Housing Authority. Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]readmore
Congressman David Cicilline along with Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation Executive Director David Sarlitto will be among the volunteers serving hot dogs, chips and ‘fancy’ water at the McAuley House in Providence during ‘The Dog Days of Summer Event’ In typical Job Lot fashion, the hot dog donation was not enough. Reaching out to […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Verizon Business ranks the City of Pawtucket #35 out of 50 small cities a recently released 2018 Best Small Cities for Small Businesses report. The ranking puts Pawtucket, birthplace of the nation’s industrial revolution, in the top 16.6% across the nation. “It is an honor to be recognized by one of the nation’s largest […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien, in tandem with Pawtucket School Department Superintendent Patti DiCenso, has announced an Open House outside of City Hall on Wednesday, September 5th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Members of the community will be given the opportunity to learn about the specific departments within the City and School Department. Application information will […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – El Alcalde Donald R. Grebien, en conjunto con la Superintendente del Departamento Escolar de Pawtucket Patti DiCenso, ha anunciado una bienvenida (Casa Abierta) en el frente de la alcaldía el miércoles 5 de septiembre de 3:00pm a 7:00pm. A los miembros de la comunidad se les dará la oportunidad de conocer acerca de específicos departamentos de […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI– This morning, Governor Gina M. Raimondo took executive and procedural action to ban all firearms from public PK-12 school buildings and grounds, except those carried by law enforcement officers. This decision came in response to uncertainty among education leaders and community stakeholders, and a lack of consistent practice across district lines. Here’s what […]readmore