March 28, 2024
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June is a big vacation month for the Nurses’ office. The Wellness Clinic will continue every Wednesday from 10a-1p at the Public Health Nurse Office @ 27 Francis Farm Road. However, the … more
Voters at the May 14 town meeting approved a land swap between the town of Rehoboth and the Housing Authority. In exchange for giving the town a six acre parcel of land off of Anawan Street, the … more
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School will be getting a new track. “Due to numerous building facility issues that we inherited and fixed over the past 8 years with the support of our two … more
(East Providence, RI, May 3, 2022) – May 2022 marks the 58th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. … more
State House — Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) has appointed Majority Floor Manager John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Tiverton, Portsmouth) to serve on the newly formed … more
East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence seeks to expand its current micro and commercial small business loan program by allocating to the program a portion of funds from the sale of … more
Friends of Friends celebrated its annual Silver Tea event at the Seekonk Senior Center, this event was started in 1993 at the old Senior Center on Pleasant Street. The committee will continue the … more
Over twenty people from the Land Trust and the Runnins River Watershed Alliance joined together April 23rd to clean up trash and litter at the Martin Refuge, Tower Hill, and other Land Trust … more
State House – The Senate today passed two bills sponsored by Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) that would reform the state’s purchasing … more
State House – The House today passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Gregg Amore (D-Dist. 65, East Providence) which will help protect victims of domestic violence by keeping their addresses … more
State House – The House today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jason Knight to lower the age at which a victim can be considered an elder under the state’s elder exploitation law. … more
East Providence, RI – With summer right around the corner, it is time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. East Providence Recreation provides free meals to children … more
East Providence, RI – East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva has created a newly formed advisory council dedicated to advising and consulting the mayor on how to best maximize the city’s … more
State House – The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Susan R. Donovan to provide legal protection to those who donate feminine hygiene products. … more
State House – The special House commission studying the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) has issued a report of its work, recommending short-term changes that include swiftly filling … more
The regional school district has announced several administrative changes for the 2022-2023 school year. John Gould, who has served as Principal of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School … more
The rate of Covid infections continue to increase. For the two week period ending on April 30, the Massachusetts Department of Health said Rehoboth had a daily positivity rate of 10.28 percent. … more
Voters approved a $66.5 million town budget for 2023 at Monday’s town meeting.  That figure is a 4.95 percent increase over FY’2022. $30.8 million is designated for the Seekonk … more
Sandra Lowery made history on Saturday as she was installed as the town’s first female Fire Chief. Lowery had been serving as Interim Chief before her appointment to the position by the … more
Voters will decide the 2023 Budget at the Spring Town Meeting on May 14 and 15.The event will be held in the Museum Building at Francis Farm, 27 Francis Farm Road.The town budget is $11.9 million. … more
Hello All ~ Happy May! – The Spring flowers are here, birds are back, and the leaves have popped ~ thank goodness!  I did not think Spring would ever arrive this year. If it is May, it … more
It’s been a typical New England Spring, mostly cold, windy with a hint of warmth, every once in a while. I know everyone can’t wait to get outside and start enjoying the warmer weather. I … more
Forand Chosen as New Schools Superintendent of SchoolsLocal resident Dr. Sandra Forand was promoted from Assistant Superintendent of Schools to Superintendent.  Forand is replacing current … more
Dear East Providence voters,  East Providence has one of the higher numbers of senior citizens as homeowners in Rhode Island.  As the city councilman-at-large, I will propose an … more
Voting for a candidate to represent you can feel overwhelming. My goal with this announcement, is to separate myself from the pack. My name is Edward Wencis and I am your candidate for East … more
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