Monthly Archives: May 2015
Raimondo, Mattiello, Paiva Weed Announce 10-year RhodeWorks Plan to Invest in State’s Highways and...
Governor Gina M. Raimondo, House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello and Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed today announced RhodeWorks, a bold action plan to address our state's crumbling transportation infrastructure.
Officials and Veterans Break Ground on New Rhode Island Veterans Home
Governor Gina M. Raimondo, U.S. Representatives James Langevin and David N. Cicilline, members of the Rhode Island General Assembly and veterans broke ground today on a new Rhode Island Veterans Home. Rhode Island voters approved a $94 million bond in 2012 for a new 208-bed home to serve the state's veterans. The new Veterans Home will be built on the 110-acre site of the current Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol.
National property-rights champion steps up for family-owned puppy business
East Providence, Rhode Island; May 22, 2015: A national property rights legal organization has stepped in to represent a small, family-owned pure-bred puppy business whose East Providence store has been shut down by the city’s new ban on pet stores
Rob Rocchio Named Originator of the Year for Third Consecutive Year
Rhode Island Housing today announced that mortgage originator Rob Rocchio has been named the agency’s Originator of the Year for 2014, marking the third consecutive year he has received the honor. Rocchio joined Rhode Island Housing in August 2001 and has since assisted hundreds of Rhode Islanders on their path to homeownership.
DEM Announces Annual Reclassification of Shellfish Waters and Seasonal Closures That Take Effect at...
The Department of Environmental Management announces that as a result of improved water quality conditions, two areas that have been closed to shellfish harvesting will now be open for shellfishing beginning this Saturday
Non-trade apprentice incentive bill passes Senate
The Rhode Island Senate has passed legislation that seeks to move apprenticeship training beyond typical building trades such as construction and plumbing and into more non-traditional sectors of the workforce and economy, such as manufacturing, information technology, design and management.
Local Military Veteran Receives Home From Citizens Bank
As part of its ongoing commitment to give back to the community, Citizens Bank is donating a renovated, mortgage-free house in Rhode Island to a combat-wounded military veteran and his family. The donation was arranged through the Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF).
Delegation Announces $270k to Buoy Clean Water Pumpout Facilities for RI Boaters Funds through...
In an effort to protect the health of Rhode Island’s waters, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced today that Rhode Island will receive $270,385 through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Clean Vessel Act (CVA) grant program. CVA grants fund the construction, replacement, renovation and maintenance of facilities that assist recreational boaters in properly disposing of on-board septic waste.
RPL’s Markham DeRentis and Rubin Complete Sale of Historic Estate
Residential Properties Ltd. has successfully completed the sale of the William E. and Clara A. Bridgham Estate for the price of $4,000,000, closing one of the last intact family estates on Providence’s historic East Side after just 68 days on the market. The RPL sales team of Markham + DeRentis Associates represented the sellers, while the buyer’s agent was RPL Sales Associate Rebecca Rubin.
Bessette & Antrop Complete Largest Cumberland Sale in 8 Years
Residential Properties Ltd. Sales Associates John Bessette and Ryan Antrop have successfully completed the highest single family sale in Cumberland over the past eight years, closing 132 Angell Road for the price of $884,000. Bessette represented the seller, while the buyer was represented by Antrop.
Renovation work at Grace Apartments ensures long-term affordability for seniors
Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), Rhode Island Housing and their funding and community partners came together today to celebrate the ongoing renovation and preservation of 101 affordable rental homes for seniors in downtown Providence.
During Annual Veterans Breakfast, Whitehouse Announces Bill to Protect Servicemembers from Foreclosure
On Saturday, during his 8th Annual Veterans Breakfast and Resource Fair at the Rhode Island National Guard Armory, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse presented medals to a Korean War veteran from Pawtucket, heard from veterans and their families about the issues they face, and announced legislation to protect servicemembers from losing their homes to foreclosure. Whitehouse introduced the legislation in the Senate on Thursday.
LILA DELMAN REAL ESTATE INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES SALE OF ONLY MARINA AVAILABLE IN RHODE ISLAND
Lila Delman Real Estate International is pleased to announce the sale of 17 Point Road, Portsmouth Rhode Island. The commercially zoned property, called Stone Bridge Marina, includes a forty-four slip marina, retail space, and a three bedroom living space. The property had received a great deal of attention when listed for sale as it was the only Marina available in the state of Rhode Island.
RI State Police Arrest Suspect After Short Motor Vehicle Pursuit and Crash into Building...
Colonel Steven G. O'Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces that on April 30, 2015, members of the Scituate Barracks arrested Mr. Richard J. Reis, age 56, of 39 Chapman Street, Pawtucket, RI for numerous charges and outstanding arrest warrants.
