CENTRAL FALLS – On August 11, 2016 members of the Central Falls Police Special Investigative Unit, Detective Bureau and the Rhode Island State Police High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, executed a court authorized search warrant at 606 Dexter Street, second floor. Upon arrival, Detectives came in contact with the renter of the […]Load more...
Providence – The Nardolillo family has a history of supporting the Mounted Command. In 1997, Robert, Al, and David donated B.A.D Boy who proudly served the city for many years. Now, the next generation of the family, Robert III, Ryan, Angelo, Andrew and Anthony continue the family tradition with their donation of Goliath, an 8-year-old, […]Load more...
BOSTON – August 11, 2016 – In an effort to increase public access for fishers and boaters across the Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced the completion of 11 fishing and boating access projects valued at more than $1.9 million that include boat ramp and fishing pier renovations, parking lot improvements and a new dock. […]Load more...
New Treatments Available that Can Cure the Infection Rhode Island has seen a significant increase in hepatitis C virus-related hospitalizations and deaths in the last decade, underscoring the importance of diagnosis and treatment, according to a new report released today by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Public Health Institute […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Eligible Rhode Islanders who have not registered to vote yet will receive a postcard this week from Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea urging them to register so they can vote in elections this fall. The postcards provide information to Rhode Islanders on how to check their voter registration status using the […]Load more...
Rhode Island Getting Mixed Reviews on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies
PROVIDENCE – August 11, 2016 – Rhode Island is making progress when it comes to supporting policies and passing legislation to prevent and reduce suffering and death from cancer. According to the latest edition of How Do You Measure Up?: A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality, Rhode Island […]Load more...
Complete redesign delivers improved public access WOONSOCKET, RI: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced today, the launch of a redesigned website for the City of Woonsocket, which went live at 8:30 am. The new site features an improved interface, easy access to public records and commonly used forms and documents, and virtual options to contact City Hall […]Load more...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has begun work on the next off-road segment of the Blackstone River Bikeway, connecting to the India Point Park area in the City of Providence, and providing the missing link to the East Bay Bike Path. This 7/10 of a mile segment connects the existing on-road segment from […]Load more...
BOSTON – August 10, 2016 – In recognition of National 811 Day tomorrow, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities is joining with utility companies in reminding Massachusetts homeowners and contractors not to «dig blind» and to call 8-1-1 to have underground utility lines marked before starting any outdoor digging project. Calling 811 connects homeowners and […]Load more...
Baker-Polito Administration Awards Grants to Promote Massachusetts Dairy Industry
BOSTON – August 10, 2016 – The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and the Massachusetts Dairy Promotion Board (MDPB) today awarded six grants totaling $183,420 to nonprofits for projects which seek to advance the image, sales and demand for Massachusetts dairy products. «Our administration is committed to supporting the Commonwealth’s hardworking farmers, and ensuring […]Load more...