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 […]Load more...
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 […]Load more...
(Woonsocket) – Prior to Mayor Fung taking office, the City of Cranston was looking at multi-million dollar deficit. In 2018, the City has a balanced budget, with a rainy-day fund of $20 million. “In order to get the city’s finances back on track, I had to roll up my sleeves and make tough decisions,” said Mayor […]Load more...
(Woonsocket) – Since Mayor Fung was first sworn into office, Cranston has seen business flock to the city. Since taking office in 2009, Cranston has had over 4,100 jobs created. “Cranston is becoming known throughout the state and country as a city that has a climate where business can succeed,” said Mayor Fung. “We have two […]Load more...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Oakland Beach in Warwick for swimming because of high bacteria counts. Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick remains closed for swimming due to high bacteria, and advisories continue at Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield and Slack’s Reservoir in Greenville and Johnston due to toxic algae blooms. RIDOH will […]Load more...
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 […]Load more...
Experts recommend flushing water left standing in household piping as a method of reducing trace amounts of lead in drinking water (PROVIDENCE, RI – August 31, 2018) – Providence Water has found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some area homes and buildings. While drinking water that leaves the treatment plant in Scituate and […]Load more...
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 […]Load more...
Four professors secure grant to study impact of Science Communication on retention, graduation and placement in STEM fields BRISTOL, R.I., Aug. 30, 2018 – Professor of Biology Brian Wysor, Associate Professor of Engineering William J. Palm, Center for Student Academic Success Associate Director Karen Bilotti, and Science Center Coordinator Tracey McDonnell Wysor were awarded a $999,999 grant […]Load more...
RI Congressional delegation announces new fire grants for Little Compton, North Kingstown, Warwick, and Woonsocket Fire Departments WARWICK, RI – In an effort to help local fire departments effectively respond to emergencies and keep communities safe, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced a total of $1,113,758 […]Load more...
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