Statement from Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt on her appointment of attorney John DeSimone as Woonsocket City Solicitor Woonsocket, RI: «I am pleased to announce that after careful consideration, I am submitting to the City Council for approval, attorney John DeSimone as the next Solicitor for the City of Woonsocket. John brings to the position, decades of […]readmore
Langevin Statement on Vote to Undermine Office of Congressional Ethics Independent Oversight Office Stripped of Investigatory Powers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement in opposition to Republican efforts to effectively eliminate the Office of Congressional Ethics, the independent panel that reviews ethics complaints against Members of Congress: «It’s a new […]readmore
Non-credit course will teach basic shellfish farming theory and technique BRISTOL, R.I., January 2, 2016 – The Roger Williams University Center for Economic and Environmental Development is now enrolling students for Applied Shellfish Farming, a non-credit course offered during the winter/spring semester that teaches both aspiring shellfish farmers and aquaculture professionals the ins and outs […]readmore
Mayor Allan W. Fung’s 2017 Inauguration Address Ladies and Gentlemen, it is an incredible honor for me to be standing here tonight for my final inauguration as mayor of the great city of Cranston. Being mayor for the past eight years has been a remarkable journey and a true blessing. It’s a journey that fills […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS, RI (January 2, 2017) – The American Red Cross is helping one family – two adults – five children after a fire yesterday on Washington Street, Central Falls. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Bob Foti, Melissa Shires and Salvatore Covais. The Red Cross is also […]readmore
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of Police, announces that as a result of an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public by removing impaired operators from our roadways, a total of four individuals were arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs on New Year’s Eve and early New […]readmore
The Rhode Island Impaired Driving Enforcement Task Force utilizing High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols began during the New Year’s Eve and early New Year’s Day holiday period by targeting suspected impaired drivers. The Task Force comprised of officers from several law enforcement agencies and the Rhode Island State Police. These officers patrolled the highway last […]readmore
CRANSTON, RI-A special place in Cranston where adults suffering from Alzheimer's have found comfort and loving care for years is celebrating the completion of a renovation project to enhance their home inside a city-owned building. Hope Alzheimer's Center has been a core part of the Cranston community since 1994. The nonprofit provides day care and […]readmore
The Rhode Island Impaired Driving Enforcement Task Force comprised of police agencies across Rhode Island will deploy on New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2016, during the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1, 2017. During this time, area law enforcement officers along with their neighboring agencies patrol our […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – A swearing-in ceremony was conducted this afternoon at Central Falls City Hall. The candidate, Stephanie A. Ruano, a recent graduate of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy was appointed by Mayor James A. Diossa and the police chief, Colonel James J. Mendonca, before an audience of friends; family members; city and state […]readmore