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Overturned tanker truck clean up continues in Providence
PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) — An estimated 2,500 gallons of gasoline spilled out of a fuel tanker truck that tipped over on an on-ramp to I-95 Saturday. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) says the truck was removed from the on-ramp around 5 a.m. Sunday after the remainder of the gasoline was removed. The […]
RIDOT wants to know why no one filed a bid to rebuild Washington Bridge
State transportation officials hit two milestones last week in the continuing saga that is the replacement of the westbound Washington Bridge. They are scheduled to hit another one Monday afternoon when Gov. Dan McKee’s administration will likely get the OK to borrow $140 million to help cover project costs. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation […] The post RIDOT wants to know why no one filed a bid to rebuild Washington Bridge appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
South Providence Park, Coastal Access Point Closed by Private Owner
PROVIDENCE — Residents of South Providence and Washington Park looking to beat the heat this summer are having to go without one of their neighborhoods’ most significant parks and coastal access points. Long considered a hidden gem, Collier Point Park is a 6-acre green space tucked away between...
Providence Fire Department holding recruiting drive
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Fire Department is taking applications for the 56th Providence Fire Department Training Academy, focusing on bolstering diversity. The application process runs until the end of August and the academy will begin in early 2025. “As we kick off our recruitment drive, we are...
Rhode Island politicians continue to prioritize individual wealth over community improvement | Opinion
Scott M. Dowling, of Providence, works in nonprofit management and human resources. Brown University recently announced a plan to invest $150 million in Lifespan over the next few years. Last year, the Providence City Council approved payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreements with four private higher-education institutions: Brown University, Johnson & Wales University, Providence College and the Rhode Island School of Design. These agreements could generate $223 million for the city over the next two decades, yet they come with credits that allow universities to reduce their financial contribution through development projects.
Groundbreaking Held for 200-unit Senior Affordable Housing Project in Foxborough
Foxborough, MA – The Walnut Street Joint Venture, comprised of Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative, Inc. (AHSC), Peabody Properties, and Onyx Group Development, hosted a June 24 groundbreaking ceremony for Walnut Knoll at 51 Walnut Street in Foxborough. The 200-unit affordable rental housing development for seniors is situated on...
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