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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.
Rail projects to spur growth for Rhode Island short line, port
Three rail infrastructure upgrades completed over the past two years figure to factor heavily into traffic-growth prospects for a port, short line and business park developer in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. In mid-July, officials from the Port of Davisville, Seaview Railroad and Quonset Development Corp. (QDC) held an event to...
Rhode Island Energy requests lower winter rates from state regulators
Beginning Oct. 1 and running through March 31, 2025, Rhode Island Energy (RIE) electricity customers can expect lower costs compared to last winter if the utility’s newly filed rates are approved by state regulators. “We ... Read More » The post Rhode Island Energy requests lower winter rates from state regulators appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
R.I. GOP candidate off the ballot after elections panel rejects signatures
Kenneth Atkinson knew something was up when the Board of Elections called him at work last Friday afternoon. The very person he was challenging for the District 45 seat in the Rhode Island House of Representatives — Cumberland Democratic Rep. Mia Ackerman — was trying to disqualify signatures on the Republican hopeful’s nomination forms. A […] The post R.I. GOP candidate off the ballot after elections panel rejects signatures appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Christmas in July brings holiday cheer and local vendors to West Warwick
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — We Be Jammin’ Events hosted Christmas in July at Cardi’s Furniture and Mattresses in West Warwick Sunday. The event included over 75 small business vendors, food trucks and a petting zoo. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch all made appearances. We...
McKee praised FY25 budget for ‘smart investments.’ But memo warns of deficits on horizon
A month ago, Gov. Dan McKee heaped praise upon the state’s $13.96 billion fiscal 2025 budget as he signed the spending plan into law during a ceremonial State House event. His administration is now adopting a decidedly different tone, warning of a “substantial deficit” in the years to come and demanding state agencies slow their […] The post McKee praised FY25 budget for ‘smart investments.’ But memo warns of deficits on horizon appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
R.I. Commerce OKs bonds to finance Washington Bridge emergency closure and demolition work
Gov. Dan McKee’s administration now has the green light to borrow $140 million to cover the emergency repair and demolition costs of the westbound Washington Bridge — all at the cost of future federal highway funding over the next 15 years. Rhode Island Commerce Corp.’s board of directors Monday voted 9-0 to allow the state […] The post R.I. Commerce OKs bonds to finance Washington Bridge emergency closure and demolition work appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Davisville Solar Project Draws Ire of Local Residents
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A proposal for a solar project off Route 403 in the village of Davisville is meeting some early opposition from local residents. Cranston-based Green Development LLC has proposed a 4-megawatt, ground-mounted solar installation on undeveloped land between Route 403 and some homes off Davisville Road. The project, known as NKGM Solar, would clear 36 acres of otherwise untouched land to make room for 10,000 solar panels, and extend Firwood Drive, a sleepy suburban street, into an access road for the solar array.
Restoration of stone walls at Miantonomi Park is completed
The City of Newport and Preserve Rhode Island (Preserve RI) announced today that the restoration of Miantonomi Park’s stone walls has been completed. The project began last September when a 250-foot stretch of wall was repaired. The second phase, begun in June, finalizes the north entry point to the park and repairs approximately 336 feet of wall along Girard Avenue. Preserve RI, acting as project lead for the Scenic Aquidneck Coalition, has been working with the City of Newport on the repairs.
Experts to discuss climate change impacts on Aquidneck Island
A panel of experts will discuss the impacts of climate change on Aquidneck Island at a summer forum hosted by Newport City Hall on Tuesday, July 23. The Energy & Environment Commission’s forum will take place in the second floor of City Council Chamber at Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway.
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