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Seekonk School Committee meetings are no longer being live-streamed, which led to some tension at Monday’s meeting.
“In early December, it was brought to our attention that the streaming of …
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East Providence, RI – On December 10, 2023, East Providence Police responded to the area of Veterans Memorial Parkway and Crowne Avenue just after 1:00 am for a report of a motor vehicle crash. …
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Thursday 7/21/22 at 7pm at Francis Farm in Rehoboth there is a meeting of the K-8 Withdrawal Committee Tuesday 7/26/22 at 6:30pm at DRRHS there is a School Committee meeting discussing the K-8 …
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Rehoboth’s share of the new Bristol/Plymouth Regional Technical High School is $9 million. The new school is set to open in 2026. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on October 14.
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Residents of Rehoboth,At the April 4th annual town election, in addition to voting for candidates for various offices, the ballot will contain a debt exclusion question. The purpose of this question …
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The Board of Selectmen mourned the recent passing of Ken Abrams, a member of the Park Commission as well as a Vietnam veteran.
Chairman Skip Vadnais said Abrams was “a fabric of this …
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Seekonk School Superintendent Rich Drolet and Selectmen Chairman Justin Sullivan have responded to criticism from Seekonk Concerned Citizens regarding the Aitken Elementary School expansion project.
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A group of students at East Providence High School have formed to show up at school events, on and off campus, for the purpose of supporting classmates. They dress in Townie regalia; they carry …
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State Rep. Gregg Amore Introduces School Security Bill
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In a Press Release issued this week, Rhode Island State Representative Gregg Amore, Dist. 65, East Providence announced that he will be introducing two pieces of legislation aimed at preventing …
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My name is Kyle Juckett. Last year I was one of several that ran for a seat on the Seekonk School Committee. I'm a father of three children who attend Martin Elementary School, a husband to an …
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The East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education (EPLAC) welcomes all to the November meeting on Wednesday November 28th at 6:00pm at the Martin Middle School Library. 111 Brown St. …
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Rehoboth Selectman Michael Deignan is not running for another term on the Board of Selectmen. There are two open three year seats for the April 2 town election.
Deignan made the announcement on …
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David Andrade and Adam Petronio were defeated in their bids for re-election to the Seekonk Board of Selectmen Monday. Andrade served three terms on the board. Petronio was elected to the board in …
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From Despair to Success: How Did EP Bounce Back?
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A Conversation With Paul Luba, Finance Adviser: In approximately six years the City of East Providence has boldly gone from financial bleakness to a coveted "AA" bond rating. The higher a …
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The state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) says both member towns need to approve an amendment to the regional school agreement before a K-8 withdrawal can occur.In a …
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Last Monday, Selectman Lenny Mills explained the state would be monitoring more thoroughly for water pollution.
"We have to do it," Mills said. "We don't have a choice, it's not an option."
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Earth Day is April 22 and the Seekonk Recycling Committee is offering free gloves and bags to all residents who are planning clean up events between Saturday, April 17 and Saturday, April 24. These …
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3/25/21
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Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse are sponsoring their second annual benefit run on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The event marks the milestone of the 150th year of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, perched on …
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2/25/22
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Selectman Michael Deignan has suggested building a new playground.
“Rehoboth doesn’t have a playground (for children),” Deignan said at the board’s September 6 meeting. …
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By Joe Siegel
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9/16/22
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A special town meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 pm at Francis Farm.
The meeting agenda will feature four articles, mainly pertaining to financial matters. It will be held at Francis Hall, which …
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By Joe Siegel
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10/20/22
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Newton, MA -- The Spring 2023 Dean's List includes students who have completed at least 12 credits as a full-time student in that semester and have achieved a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. The list …
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6/4/23
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RI Representative June Speakman and Massachusetts Representative Steven Howitt were joined by Warren Councilperson Keri Cronin, Pokanoket Sachem Dancing Star, Pokanoket Sagamore Winds of Thunder, …
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12/1/23
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Seekonk Public Schools Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell said parents are being notified about the content in human sexuality classes and health classes.
“Beyond that formal policy, all …
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By Joe Siegel
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1/15/24
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State House – The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Linda Ujifusa that protects patients from an insurance scheme called “white bagging” that interferes with how …
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3/18/24
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East Providence, RI – The East Providence Recreation Department will sponsor beginner lessons in Shotokan Karate-Do for adults and youth ages 10 and over. The instructor is Eduardo Bettencourt. …
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4/23/24
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