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…]
Despite Pawtucket City Administration & Media assurances to the contrary, it appears that a wide swath of Pawtucket School Department Employees remains unpaid as of this writing, Saturday November 18th, at approximately 12:45. Pawtucket City Hall normally closes on Fridays at 12:30. Teachers & Staff have been unable[Read More…]
FLASH! IS A LEOBOR DEAL IN THE WORKS FOR PAWTUCKET POLICE OFFICER / CHILD SHOOTER PAWTUCKET POLICE OFFICER DANIEL DOLAN? WILL HE BE ALLOWED TO RETIRE IN EXCHANGE FOR …. ? WOULD A “RETIREMENT” or “RESIGNATION” ALLOW DOLAN TO WORK AS A POLICE OFFICER ELSEWHERE? Rumors[Read More…]
BLM RI PAC Stands in Solidarity with City Councilman Miguel Sanchez Following Unjust Termination The Black Lives Matter Rhode Island Political Action Committee (BLM RI PAC) vehemently condemns the unjust termination of City Councilman Miguel Sanchez by Governor Dan McKee. Since October 7, Councilman Sanchez has been a[Read More…]
The ACLU of Rhode Island issued the following statement today: We have received a number of inquiries about the legality of Governor McKee’s decision to fire Miguel Sanchez due to his expression on social media of his personal views about the ongoing war in the Middle East. The ACLU of[Read More…]
Candidate Alert! Jenn Caputi-GOP Candidate Rhode Island State Senate District 26 (Cranston) Endorsements 
Rhode Island Department of Health Public Health Advisory – Woonsocket Sees Increased Drug Overdose Rate at Twice the Statewide Average 
Senator Cano Resigns! Letter of Resignation & Senate Explanation Included 
City also to receive new $2.3M federal grant to continue prevention efforts From the Office of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley As part of National Recovery Month, Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Chief of Policy and Resiliency Sheila Dormody and Providence Director of Housing and Human Services Emily[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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