Letters
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The City of East Providence, like many other municipalities, faces a dire need for affordable housing. Each day my administration is presented with instances of young adults, seniors, veterans, and …
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by Roberto L. DaSilva, Mayor
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4/11/24
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Quiet realms Contain them. Untamed ones Need them too. Dancing like The gypsies. Nights with Moon in view. Hopes and dreams Are forming, Through every Tear and laugh. Worlds would Be desolate, …
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Don Gardner
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4/9/24
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We, the family of the late Robert McKenna, would like to thank everyone who came out in January for the 11th Annual Blood Drive held in his memory. In addition, we truly appreciate the support of the …
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2/28/24
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So many eyes Stare at the night. Sometimes stars Are in their sight. Sometimes darkness Is all that's shared. For night Tells us different stories, While we view Night's different glories. Thank you, …
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Don Gardner
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2/14/24
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Clouds marched high
Above the trees,
In bold and
Silent stride.
Tree branches moved
Below the clouds
And tried to catch
My eye.
I kept watch
Of the clouds
As they …
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Don Gardner
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1/15/24
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Some three and a half years ago, the founding mothers of Keep Metacomet Green came together with the mission of… keeping Metacomet green. Our group has grown from five to over 2,900 …
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1/15/24
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When I returned to Rumford after years of living away, I discovered there existed a series of concerts in Rehoboth Massachusetts, sponsored by Arts in the Village. Liking a smaller venue, I explored …
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12/13/23
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Seasons peek Around the corner And see The prior one Turn away. Each knows When it Is coming And when It cannot stay. They may Take a few steps Side by side. Before the one That is to leave, Turns …
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Don Gardner
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11/14/23
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Self-care is deeply personal. The self-care methods that work for your friends or your partner might not work for you – and sometimes, you have to look beyond popular self-care tips to find …
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By Amanda Henderson
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10/25/23
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CMA Restorations hosted another successful Car Show Charity Event on Sunday, October 8, 2023, raising $5,000 for the benefit of the Rhode Island Young Marines, a National Non-profit 501c(3) …
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10/21/23
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Line up! After their mother The goslings go. On land, Or where The water's slow. They'll grow And remain In line. Migrating southward, Right on time.
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Don Gardner
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10/16/23
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Did you know that if you are driving in an EP school zone, and the yellow lights are NOT flashing, then you can obey the regular speed limit? I ask because when I'm driving on Pawtucket Avenue, in …
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9/28/23
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During my time in office, I have witnessed numerous capital projects go from initial concept and planning, to funding, bidding, permitting, construction and completion. These processes often take …
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By Mayor Bob DaSilva
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9/19/23
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A total of $6,000 was raised during the East Providence Athletic Club’s 26th Annual John Chalmers Charity Golf Tournament. The event, which was held at Triggs Memorial Golf Course, benefits the …
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9/18/23
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September is School Attendance Awareness Month and improving attendance is one of the key goals of the Learn365RI initiative. With that in mind, I am asking parents to make sure their children come …
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9/15/23
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The Providence Journal (Saturday, July 23) contained a letter to the editor from Warren-based sailor, Michael F. Geisser, who opined that the submerged historically-significant resources on the …
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9/15/23
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The diamonds In a Jewelry store Can't match The free ones Seen from shore. Sun sends This lake Shimmering tones. Diamonds of light. Water adorned. Don Gardner Seekonk
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Don Gardner
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9/13/23
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Dear public: I am responding to Richard Ferreira’s article posted in your last issue of the reporter. As a volunteer and new treasurer for the semi-private and public course now a non-profit, …
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9/8/23
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The diamonds In a jewelry store Can't match The free ones Seen from shore. Sun sends This lake Shimmering tones. Diamonds of light. Water adorned. Don Gardner Seekonk, MA
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Don Gardner
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8/15/23
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The East Providence City Council is supporting making the city a viable place to live and do business. Great, but this attitude needs more than rhetoric. It needs branding and visible signage …
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8/9/23
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From 1997-2002, I worked as a volunteer at the East Providence Animal Shelter. In 1999, I became the director of volunteers, relieving the former director after over 20 years of dedicated service to …
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7/27/23
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The tide
Pond shrinks,
The Tide
Pond grows.
There's nothing
That the
Tide pond
Knows.
But still
It does
Keep time
With tides,
Lower this dock,
Then make
It …
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Don Gardner
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7/11/23
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I have lived on Campbell Ave since 1977. Prior to this, my family lived on the same block (on RWA) from 1965-1975 . . . . .Hence, I am VERY familiar with this area. The increase in traffic on …
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6/2/23
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The members of American Legion Riverside Post 10 would like to thank the various groups and individuals that helped us honor those those that paid the Ultimate Sacrifice in defense of our nation. We …
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5/31/23
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Dear Mr. Mayor,
I have lived on Campbell Ave since 1977. Prior to this, my family lived on the same block (on RWA)
from 1965-1975 . . . . .Hence, I am VERY familiar with this area.
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5/28/23
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