From The Rhode Island Chapter of The American Civil Liberties Union: (ACLU Report at Bottom of Page) The ACLU of Rhode Island released a report today detailing the written public comment policies of every city and town council and school committee across the state, finding that, while most council and[Read More…]
Michael J. Fernandes, of Knowles Street in Pawtucket, is charged in the brutal murder of Jocelyn DoCouto, just weeks after being issued a No Contact order in a Rhode Island District Court. Ms. DoCouto, a successful entrepreneur, community activist & leader was shot & killed Friday January 19th, near[Read More…]
Rhode Island Congressmen Gabe Amo& Seth Magaziner issued the following statements in observance of the 51rst Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Decision: Congressman Amo’s Statement on the 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) released the following statement: “Today marks the 51st Anniversary of the Supreme[Read More…]
From The Office of Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is establishing a panel of agency heads within his administration that will be known as the Connecticut Interagency Council on Homelessness and will be responsible for collaborating on a multi-agency approach that strengthen[Read More…]
In a unanimous vote, with Councilwoman Vice Chair Valerie Gonzalez forced to recuse, the Woonsocket City Council approved a “pass through” grant to Woonsocket service provider Community Cares, funded by the State of Rhode Island, for funds dedicated to providing weather emergency shelter. The Resolution was seemingly structured[Read More…]
Woonsocket City Council President weighed in last night (Friday January 5) on the burgeoning Warming Center Controversy. With the Mendon Road Deal still fresh in the minds of well, everyone, Mr. Ward brought attention to the advise/consent provided, in Charter, by the Woonsocket City Council. Of interest? Potential issues[Read More…]
Fresh off the success of their recently opened 24 Hour “Warming & Cooling Center” in Pawtucket, Nick Horton, Co-Executive Director of OpenDoors brings word of a new facility designed to meet the exploding needs for shelter, as well as transitional housing in Rhode Island. Editorial Note: The Coalition would[Read More…]
From the RI ACLU: Attorneys for the R.I. Center for Justice and the American Civil Liberties Union of RI today filed a lawsuit on behalf of four low-income tenants in Pawtucket and West Warwick who have been threatened with eviction for associating with Reclaim RI, a non-profit agency that organizes[Read More…]
A Few Notes: In order to get this information to our community, we have presented this raw data “dump”. Allow time for larger files to load. Patience is a virtue! This is a working document, so check back for updates! We will be working diligently to provide context and[Read More…]
Statement Issued by BLM PAC RI The BLM RI PAC commends the city of Pawtucket for reaching an agreement that led to the ultimate termination of Officer Daniel Dolan, however, this deal is a stark reminder that its’ necessity raises questions about the lack of confidence in the ability of[Read More…]
Tales of Woonsocket: Embattled Former Police Chief Turned Woonsocket Housing Authority Chairperson Turned Interim Director of Human Services Michael Houle Turned in His Report Today. Let’s Just Say It Spares No Details. 
Rhode Island State Archives to Display Declaration of Independence During Special Holiday Hours 
Pawtucket Charter Commission: The Other Shoe Drops-Agenda Displays Mayor Grebien’s Motivation-His Jihad On The Pawtucket Schools 
City of Pawtucket Shuts Down Fiscal Year Early – Terminates Outstanding Purchase Orders -What? 
With his 150-day mark met, Interim Director of Human Services Michael Houle published a tome? A tell all? A confessional? Instead of a monthly report, as called for by the Woonsocket City Council, Houle shunted a veritable dump of everything from the ordinary … his repeated, often profane[Read More…]
With his 150-day mark met, Interim Director of Human Services Michael Houle published a tome? A tell all? A confessional? Instead of a monthly report, as called for by the Woonsocket City Council, Houle shunted a veritable dump of everything from the ordinary … his repeated, often profane[Read More…]
Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, War Crimes Needed As global and regional leaders meet in Paris to spotlight Sudan and mark the one-year anniversary of the country’s brutal conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), they should[Read More…]
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