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Scituate’s Hope Mill Demolition Status Remains Uncertain
SCITUATE, R.I. — Residents in the village of Hope are frustrated as they watch the historic Hope Mill crumble with little information as to the mill’s future and the status of potentially dangerous chemicals stored at the site. Many sections of the mill complex, parts of which date...
Planning on lighting some fireworks at home in RI? Here's what firework laws to know
For many, fireworks are the literal highlight of July 4 celebrations. Ending a day of cook outs, music and summer fun celebrating the birth of our nation with a literal bang. We all know the hassle of getting to the site early to grab the best seats, wrangling a number of friends and family into the car, and waiting in the summer heat for several hours. Knowing all this, you may wonder, why not just have your own fireworks show in your backyard?
Attleboro residents recall terror after severe storm
ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Thursday In Attleboro was a day of power outages, poles in front yards, and trees covering the streets. “I heard a loud bang and then my daughter-in-law came running in the room saying tornado watch,” said Tammy Hutchison who was visiting family in Attleboro. “It was really loud, lots of rumbling, lots of wind, lots of lightning.”
Governor McKee Signs New Law to Keep Medical Debt Off Credit Reports
Legislation aimed at safeguarding Rhode Islanders from the financial repercussions of medical debt has been signed into law by Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee. The bill, sponsored by Representative Mary Ann Shallcross Smith and Senator Melissa A. Murray, was signed on June 24, following its passage by the Assembly on June 11.
RI BHA Submits Comments to CRMC on Quidnessett Country Club’s Illegal Seawall
Some time between late 2022 and early 2023 the Quidnessett Country Club (QCC), located near the northern end of North Kingstown RI, built a sea wall near one of the holes of their golf course. Had they applied for a permit to construct a 600 foot long, 20 foot tall rock revetment from RI’s Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC), which is tasked to “preserve, protect, develop, and where possible, restore the coastal resources of the state”, there is little doubt that they would have been denied. Under current regulations the waters adjacent to QCC’s property are designated “Type 1” conservation waters, and subsequently structures like the one that was illegally constructed are strictly prohibited.
Issues to consider in the Washington Bridge investigation | Opinion
Christopher Gagnon is a former employee of the RIDOT bridge office. Having read numerous articles regarding the failed pin connection of the Washington Bridge, I am writing with the hope that this commentary might encourage a public-facing conversation among the general public as well as individuals directly involved in the matter. My perspective is based on my direct experience working in the bridge office at the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) from 2012 to 2023. Such...
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