July 27, 2024
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Fellow Rehoboth Residents, our "Lion Year" starts in July with the swearing in of new officers, but as promised, I wanted to provide an update of the 2nd half of the Lions Year! Our last update … more
The Seekonk Recycling Committee would like to remind residents of all the great recycling and sustainability programs and resources we have available in town: Seekonk DPW (871 Taunton Ave) has … more
East Providence, RI - The City of East Providence Public Library has received a $185,000 grant award from The Champlin Foundation, and $20,000 from book sales hosted by the Friends of the East … more
Town officials are looking to provide ambulance service to residents, but there are no promises that Rehoboth Ambulance will continue to provide that service. Board of Selectmen Chair Skip … more
Rehoboth residents voiced their concerns on the state’s MBTA law at Wednesday’s Planning Board meeting. The MBTA Communities Act requires 177 cities and towns in Eastern … more
I am writing my letter to you in late July, so some of the facts I will provide throughout the letter may have been updated. I will update any new information on the town website under the Public … more
Boston – State Representative Steven S. Howitt (R-Seekonk) recently supported a $58.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) which calls for increased local aid and the implementation … more
Seekonk Fire Chief Shaun Whalen believes a tax increase to pay for a new fire station for the South End of town would have been too much of a burden on residents. Last October, the Select Board … more
A Rehoboth group opposed to the state’s MBTA law has formed on social media. “The MBTA Communities Law poses a significant threat to our way of life here in Rehoboth,” says … more
The John L. Lewis Waterfront Park is located on Mauran Ave at Pier Rd in East Providence. This 1/4 acre park along the Seekonk River has sweeping views of Narragansett Bay, Washington Bridge, Bold … more
Birthday presents For our Rehoboth families facing challenging times The Blizzard of Giving, Inc. is available all year round to help Rehoboth Children. We are here to help make your … more
Budget includes funding for Bristol County Superior Courthouse and Taunton State Hospital Boston – Dean of the Massachusetts Senate Marc R. Pacheco announces that the Legislature enacted a $58 … more
Senator opposed overall bill, citing lack of protection for communities relying on Steward hospitals Boston – Dean of the Massachusetts Senate Marc R. Pacheco announces that he voted against a … more
State House — Two new laws sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sens. Robert Britto and Pamela J. Lauria and supported by the rest of the East Providence delegation will streamline the payment … more
Sergeant Louis DiBacco has been serving as Acting Chief of the Rehoboth Police Department since January, following the retirement of longtime Chief James Trombetta. DiBacco’s appointment … more
By Joe Siegel Ken Foley, a former owner of Francis Farm, says he should be given credit for saving the historic property, which has been the site of numerous clambakes and other social events … more
Seekonk is losing one of its most popular gathering places. Owners of the Dublin Rose on 940 Fall River Avenue said they will be closing their doors on September 1. The announcement was made … more
Voters at the June 4 town meeting appropriated $200,000 to support the Rehoboth Ambulance. However, none of that money has yet been given to the non-profit corporation which has a month to month … more
Springfield— State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 17 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting … more
East Providence, RI – East Providence police were alerted to a robbery where shots were fired at the victim around 9:00 am Tuesday morning in the area of James Street. The victim approached an … more
The Board of Directors of local access station TV9 believes a resolution with the Town regarding a new contract will happen soon. Talks over a new access agreement fell apart last March, which … more
Since the completion of interior restoration in 2018, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse has served as a museum. Story boards throughout the house depict the history of Pomham Rocks and the four other … more
Thomas Seaver Fishburne (1849 – 1919) was recently honored on June 14 with the placement of a United States Lighthouse Service Memorial Marker at his gravesite in the Ancient Little Neck Cemetery … more
Economic development bond authorizations set to enhance state as national leader Boston – Dean of the Massachusetts Senate, Marc R. Pacheco, announces that the Senate unanimously passed a … more
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