We now know the reason for the reason for Mayor Donald “The Don” Grebien’s reconvening of the Pawtucket Charter Review Commission: His continued Jihad on the Pawtucket School Committee, for their failure to use School Committee Funds to provide financial life support to his failing administration. And, in[Read More…]
Just last week, we reported that freshly minted Pawtucket School Committee Chair Jay Charbonneau was already at odds with SuperCFO-Melissa-Devine replacement Anthony Voccio, himself a refugee from the Providence School Department. It appears Mr. Voccio may be about to exit, as they say, “Stage Left” The Coalition has received[Read More…]
Part 1! Next Up? Wildenhain & Grebien? And This. Weeks. City. Council. Meeting! Apparently, the honeymoon is over. We’ve received a dozen or so calls re: interpersonal issues between Chief Financial Officer Anthony Voccio, the recent hire from the Providence School Department and folks throughout the school district. More[Read More…]
Dighton Rehoboth Regional Schools Welcomes Incoming High School Principal Dr. Jacqueline Ash! Dighton Rehoboth School Board Meeting Segment: June 27, 2023 We spoke to Dr. Ash in the moments before her formal introduction to the Dighton Rehoboth School Board … The Coalition Radio Network’s Pat Ford[Read More…]
In a letter dated today, June 26, 2023, long time Principal Jacqueline Ash has retired from her post as the Principal of Charles E. Shea Senior High School. A 34 year Veteran of Pawtucket Public Schools, the highly regarded Ms. Ash leaves behind a School in turmoil, as the[Read More…]
Pawtucket Schools Chief Financial Officer Melissa Devine is rumored to have tendered her resignation, with 30 Days Notice! The highly sought after, talented Devine, admired widely in School & Municipal Finance circles, was seen as a stabilizing force for a Pawtucket School Department that is under the 3rd Superintendent/Interim Superintendent[Read More…]
Money For A Stadium But Not For Schools? As Recounted To The Coalition Radio Network: A “Special Meeting” of the Pawtucket City School Committee was held last night, (May 22, 2023) with a decidedly unhappy ending for Mayor Don Grebien. In attendance: While open to the public,[Read More…]
Pawtucket Residents! Click The Image Below To Participate In A City Wide Survey For What Is Arguably The Most Important Job Search In Pawtucket History! The City of Pawtucket School Department wants to hear from you! And you’ve got till April 15th to weigh in! (The Coalition is attempting[Read More…]
The Pawtucket School Department will hold a CTE Career Fair for all high school students on Saturday, April 1, 2023. This event is designed to connect students with potential employers and to explore career paths in their fields. The CTE Fair will feature a variety of industry professionals, including[Read More…]
“Shea High School is like that beloved old junker you are desperately trying to get that last inspection sticker for … Hoping against hope that you can squeeze those last few years before you have to replace it with a new Unified High School” – Pat Ford at a recent[Read More…]
Senator Cano Resigns! Letter of Resignation & Senate Explanation Included 
Rhode Island ACLU: Letter To Department Of Education Calls For Immediate Action To Address Providence School Bus Transportation Fiasco 
The Coalition Radio Network Files Open Meeting Act (OMA) Violation Against The Cranston City Council 
Rhode Island Congressman Magaziner Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Wage Theft: The Steal Act 
In a shock to many, just days after the Rhode Island Primary Election, Rhode Island State Senator Sandra Cano WILL NOT run for re-election. As of now, the consequences of this decision, politically, are unknown. We wish Senator Cano the best in her new endeavor. In a release from[Read More…]
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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