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State House – A new law sponsored by Sen. Louis P. DiPalma and Rep. Terri Cortvriend will establish rules of the road for low-speed vehicles. Low-speed vehicles, particularly electric models, …
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7/2/23
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State House – A bill sponsored by Rep. Samuel A. Azzinaro and Sen. Linda Ujifusa that explicitly gives members of the United States National Guard the same tax benefits available to other …
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7/2/23
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East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence is launching an Emerald Ash Borer treatment program in July to save some of its most valuable ash trees. Funded in part by the Rhode Island …
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6/30/23
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State House – A new law sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria and Rep. Michelle McGaw will require health insurers in Rhode Island to cover the full cost of life-saving epinephrine injectors, …
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6/30/23
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State House – Some 17-year-olds will be eligible to vote in primary elections after a bill sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Valarie Lawson has been enacted. The law ( 2023-S 0035A , …
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6/30/23
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State House – A bill sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer and House Majority Whip Katherine Kazarian that would protect domestic violence victims from abusive litigation filed by abusers has been signed …
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6/30/23
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Rebecca Kidwell has been serving as the Deputy Superintendent of Seekonk Public Schools. Kidwell was appointed to replace outgoing Superintendent Rich Drolet at the May 22 school committee meeting in …
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By Joe Siegel
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6/29/23
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Town officials are hoping to secure American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for various projects. Sue Pimental, the interim Director of Finance and Compliance, briefed the Board of Selectmen at their …
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By Joe Siegel
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6/29/23
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All requests made by town boards and committees for access to the town’s legal counsel will need to be made in writing to the Town Administrator, according to a new policy approved by the Board …
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By Joe Siegel
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6/29/23
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Dr. Jacqueline Ash will serve as the next principal of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School after an extensive search. Superintendent Bill Runey made the announcement on Monday. “The Screening …
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By Joe Siegel
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6/29/23
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State House – A bill sponsored by Sen. Valarie Lawson and Rep. Susan Donovan to protect seniors from being denied supplemental Medicare coverage or charged higher rates based on pre-existing …
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6/29/23
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State House – A comprehensive plan for the future of solar development in Rhode Island has been enacted. The law, sponsored by Sen. Alana DiMario and Rep. June Speakman, will reform the …
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6/29/23
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“2nd Sunday” Summer Open House: July 9 New Exhibit: East Providence’s Famous Amusement Parks Hikes at Hunt’s: 1:30 at the Gazebo Family Games: 1 - 3PM “Roots” at …
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6/28/23
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Girl Scout, Noelle Blais, from Rehoboth Cadette Troop 494 has been working on her Silver Award for the Rehoboth Animal Shelter creating a Pet Pantry to drop off take and leave items. DRRHS CTE …
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6/28/23
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State House – House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian and Sen. Robert Britto are issuing the following statement concerning the governor’s veto of legislation ( 2023-H 5206 , 2023-S …
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6/28/23
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State House — The state crime lab will audit the DNA databank to determine how many offender profiles it is missing under a new law introduced by Majority Floor Manager John G. Edwards and Sen. …
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6/28/23
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State House – Visiting the Ocean State’s 400 miles of shoreline this summer just got a little more relaxing. Legislation 2023-H 5174A , 2023-S 0417A ) sponsored by Rep. Terri Cortvriend …
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6/28/23
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Sadly, the owner of Reese and her housemate, Chooch, passed away and we would like to find them a home together. Reese is a short haired female tortie, who is 8 years old. She is friendly, loves to …
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6/28/23
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State House – Two bills sponsored by Sen. Pamela Lauria to help protect the safety of older Rhode Islanders have been signed into law. “The safety of older Rhode Islanders is a critical …
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6/28/23
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The Seekonk Select Board approved $189, 928 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to be used to pay down the debt incurred for the Aitken Elementary School expansion project.
The 10 classroom …
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By Joe Siegel
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6/27/23
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The Hornbine School Museum will be open to the public July 9th and 23rd. We are open from 2 – 4 P.M. on each OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY. We are located at 144 Hornbine Road in Rehoboth, MA Recently we …
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6/27/23
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Seekonk town officials are considering whether to repair or remove the dam at the former site of the Attleboro Dye Works, situated next to the former Attleboro Dyeing and Finishing site off Maple …
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By Joe Siegel
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6/26/23
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A large number of subdivisions in Seekonk remain incomplete, which is a causing headaches for the residents and the town, according to Town Planner John Aubin.
Blame for the problem is being …
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By Joe Siegel
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6/26/23
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The East Bay Foster Grandparent Program is actively recruiting community members 55 years of age or older to serve as Foster Grandparent volunteers in local elementary schools, Head Starts and …
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6/26/23
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The Rehoboth Animal Shelter is a lively place right now. There are three dogs, four adult cats, and an ever-changing number of kittens. This month's feature is Bella, an adorable black-and-white cat. …
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6/26/23
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