Jake Maxon
East Greenwich Rejects Boy Scout’s Service Project
East Greenwich says “no” to one Boy Scout’s project. Scout Giulio Cataldo wants to install cigarette butt receptacles along the Rhode Island town’s main street. But, the city won’t support the project. Town manage Bill Sequino says the city doesn’t want to spend money emptying the receptacles and that the idea doesn’t fit with the [...]
Residents Say Johnston Landfill Has Gotten Extra Stinky
Residents make a big stink over a Rhode Island landfill. People living near the state’s main landfill in Johnston have noticed a powerful rotten-egg smell for the past few weeks. In response, state environmental officials say new efforts are underway to get rid of the stench. People in charge of the landfill say new vents [...]
T.F. Green Runway Extension Gains Support from Local Businesses
Businesses and labor groups come out in support of T.F. Green runway extension. The groups have asked Warwick to drop a federal lawsuit appealing the Federal Aviation Administration’s approval of the extension. The president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce says the appeal will slow projects that could bring money to both Warwick and [...]
Occupy Movement Costs Taxpayers Millions Nationwide
Costs of the Occupy movement hit taxpayers. An Associated Press survey shows that the protests have cost local taxpayers at least $13 million since they began. The data include 18 cities with active Occupy protests. The costs calculated go through November 15th, the day activists were evicted from the New York City encampment. Law enforcement [...]
Senator Whitehouse Continues Defense of Pell Grants
On Monday, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse will focus on future generations of college students. The Senator will meet with students in Providence to discuss the need of Pell Grants. The grants are a part of a federally funded program that helps low-income students attend college. Whitehouse says the Grants shouldn’t be the target of efforts [...]
Donald W. Wyatt Detention Center Struggles Financially
A Rhode Island prison comes under scrutiny for not paying the bills. A panel at Smith Hill will discus why for-profit Donald W. Wyatt Detention Center hasn’t been making payments to Central Falls. The panel is scheduled for Monday and includes members of both the state Senate and House. The financially failing city says the [...]
Park Redesign Meets Opposition in Newport
The work of one famed architect isn’t welcome in Newport. Architect Maya Lin, who designed the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C., drafted plans to redesign Queen Anne Square in Newport. But, the plan is meeting backlash from residents and city council members. They say Lin’s designs don’t fit with the city’s historic character. Lin wants [...]
Fundraiser Held for Area Vetern
A Rhode Island family is holding a fundraiser for an injured Marine. Cpl. Kevin Dubois lost both his legs during an explosion in Afghanistan. The injury happened in July while Dubois was setting up a perimeter for a medical helicopter sent to recover a member of his unit. The Lincoln High School graduate is currently [...]
R.I Pension Reform Bill Heads to General Assembly
A bill overhauling Rhode Island’s pension system gets two key endorsements. The State House and Senate finance committees voted in favor of a proposal that aims to fix the state’s failing public pension structure. The bill now heads to the full General Assembly for consideration next week. The bill calls for a freeze of cost-of-living [...]
Thousands in Connecticut Enter Week Two without Electricity
Tens of Thousand remain without power in Connecticut. This is their second week without power since a rare October snowstorm knocked out power to over 3 million in the Northeast. On Sunday night, Connecticut’s largest utility, Connecticut Light and Power, said it would miss its goal of getting power back to 99% of its customers. [...]
