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Controversy abounds in Glocester, RI over questions about the legality of an electronic campaign sign placed on Rt. 44, which has seen multiple serious car accidents over the last few weeks, including one tragic fatality. The concern was first raised by Laurie Gaddis Barrett on the town Facebook group, questioning whether the sign placement was properly permitted: The group[Read More…]
Editorial Note: When the principal City Council opponent, Councilman Clovis Gregor, announces publicly that he was not party to, or consulted in any “compromise”, one should question the veracity of the Mayor’s Statement. From The Office Of Mayor Don Grebien: On October 19, 2022, the Pawtucket City Council approved a compromise that saves a large original portion of Morley Field[Read More…]
Senator Jessica De La Cruz, amplifying the new, assertive tone of the Senate Republican Caucus that has emerged since her election as Senator Minority Leader earlier this year, is again, in conjunction with the Senate Republican Caucus, demanding accountability, in this case, regarding the “Missing” RICAS Scores from The Rhode Island Department of Education. Embracing the oversight role that is[Read More…]
Just hours removed from yet another contentious debate, the Ashley Campaign, for the second time, spiked the football on a clearly frustrated, confused Governor Dan McKee …. “McKee failed to offer a vision on how to get our kids to school in Providence. McKee failed to outline on what basis he is appealing the unconstitutional truck toll decision. McKee failed[Read More…]
The relentless grind of the Grebien Administration continues unabated, along with their unfettered determination to sell Ward 5’s Morley Field … The neighborhood’s only green space … the neighborhood’s only park currently suitable for youth athletic play … out from under the residents of Pawtucket. This week? Young Dylan Zelazo, City of Pawtucket Director of Administration formally requested the inclusion[Read More…]
Focusing on “State Wide Elections” the RICAGV met with reporters on October 11, at the Non Violence Institute in Providence, Rhode Island, to announce, and hear from, their endorsees … including Governor Dan McKee, Lt Governor Sabina Matos, Former Central Falls Mayor, and General Treasurer Endorsee James Diossa, Secretary of State Endorsee Representative Greg Amore, & Mayor Elect Brett Smiley.[Read More…]
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will detour twenty-one bus routes in the downtown Providence area on Sunday, October 16, 2022, in order to accommodate the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Routes 1, 3, 4, 17, 19, 21, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 50, 55, 78, and 92 will be detoured from 8:15AM to 1:30PM. Routes 27,[Read More…]
It’s On! Finally, some payback for that little bundle of joy that is eating the equivalent of the GDP of a small island nation! A 250$ Tax Rebate … Available now! Watch the video, read the descriptions, follow the links, and score some scarole. (So far, no “While Supplies Last” disclaimer … but I’m not taking any bets post November[Read More…]
RIPEC marking 90th Anniversary; Political Analyst Ron Brownstein delivering keynote The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) will honor two public employees for their outstanding service at their Annual Meeting, which marks the organization’s 90th anniversary, on Monday, October 24th at 5:30 p.m. at the Rhode Island Convention Center. This year’s public service award winners are Patricia Sunderland, Finance Director for[Read More…]
He’s baaaack! Although, truth be told, did he ever really go away? Now Former Woonsocket City Council Chair John Ward made good on his promise to stay involved in Woonsocket affairs … albeit as a private citizen, today, with the release of his formal objection to the “reclassification” of Woonsocket’s RISE Academy from Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. Citing,[Read More…]
In a scheduling move that has even the most cynical Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) observer shaking their head, the Agenda for the influential Council on Elementary & Secondary Education was posted on 5:20 this evening (Friday) to include a review of the controversial application to transition Woonsocket based RISE Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. The Hearing will[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 make clear that those responsible for ongoing atrocities and other[Read More…]
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