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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - July 25, 2024
The Ledyard Tree Warden will conduct a public hearing beginning at 6:00 P.M., July 25, 2024, in the Town Council Chambers, Town Hall Annex, 741 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, CT on the following matter:. Removal of trees in the Town right-of-way along the frontage of 9 to 31 Lambtown Road.
1 in 4 Connecticut adults have a disability: CDC and CT Paid Leave Authority report
HARTFORD, Conn. — July marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability. In a release this week, the CT Paid Leave Authority reminded Connecticut residents that paid leave is available for workers living with a disability, and their caregivers, if they have what is considered a serious health condition.
VIDEO: Body Cam, Police & Court Records - The Story of the Francis’s Murder-Suicide
Through video, photos, police, and court records, GoLocal worked to unveil the tragic story of the murder of Stephanie Francis by her husband in front of their two children. It begs the question, why didn't the legal system protect her?. GoLocalProv has written nearly 100,000 stories over its 14-year history....
Leaders, advocates meet in Hartford to discuss solutions to state homelessness crisis
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Local, state and federal leaders met at the Hartford Public Library on Thursday to discuss possible solutions for the homelessness crisis in Connecticut. Over 4,800 people experienced homelessness in Connecticut in the month of June. “Investing in people is as important as investing in bricks and mortar,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) […]
‘It seems personal:’ South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club ransacked
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — Members of the South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club are picking up the pieces after their clubhouse was broken into and vandalized Sunday night. Club leaders said those responsible broke in through the side gate and ransacked the clubhouse, stealing money, throwing the membership computer and defibrillator in the pool, […]
Hartford’s Arulampalam joining yearlong executive development program for mayors
Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam has been selected to participate in a yearlong international leadership program for mayors, his office announced Wednesday. Arulampalam is part of the eighth class of the Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative, along with 39 mayors from 11 countries. The professional management training program began Sunday with a four-day program in New York City. “Every ...
Providence man to face OUI charge after head-on crash in Taunton
(WJAR) — Taunton police said a Providence man is facing charges in a head-on crash that injured two on Wednesday night. Police said they responded to the intersection of Burt Street and Winthrop Street at around 9:25 p.m. for a report of a two-vehicle crash. Officials found a Honda...
Rhode Island Updates DUI Legislation for the First Time in Years
The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed a new DUI law that will strengthen penalties for those who drink and drive. Attorney General Neronha, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD RI), and state leaders have joined forces to pass public safety legislation in hopes that it will better combat drunk driving.
New Dog Park Set to Open by End of Year
As the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s Pell Bridge ramp realignment concludes in Newport, one final piece of the project will soon have many tails wagging. A 23,000-square-foot dog park is being built off Farewell Street and JT Connell Highway and is intended to replicate the former dog park that closed in 2021 as part of the project. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of the year, according to RIDOT.
Shelton Jewish Festival Scheduled For July 21
The Shelton Jewish Festival is set to return this summer. The festival aims to honor Jewish traditions, showcasing music, customs, and cuisine enjoyed by Jewish people. The festival will take place this Sunday, July 21, from 1 – 3 p.m., at the Huntington Green in Shelton. James Kessler from...
New poll: Rhode Islanders unhappy with McKee, direction of the state. Here's the takeaways.
Rhode Islanders are not very happy this summer about the "direction of the state" and Gov. Dan McKee's job performance, according to a newly released poll by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. Among the findings: ...
State leaders highlight North Providence summer learning program
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — State and local leaders gathered to highlight a North Providence School District’s summer learning program on Thursday. The Algebra I Readiness Program is a three-week summer program for eighth grade students, according to the governor’s office. School officials said the program is...
Frequent Fires Add to Pollution Woes Along Allens Avenue
PROVIDENCE — Ten days after a scrap metal fire was extinguished, there’s still something in the air on Allens Avenue. Silence. It’s a small but important change for residents who live in the nearby Washington Park and South Providence neighborhoods. For residents, the sights, sounds, and toxic smells of the industrial businesses along Allens Avenue and the Port of Providence have plagued their lives for decades.
Beyond the Forecast: Don’t be like Dorothy during a tornado
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — In our latest Beyond the Forecast special on WPRI.com, 12 News Meteorologists Tony Petrarca and Catie McNeil talked local tornadoes. In the video above, Tony and Catie explain what to do if a tornado hits.
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