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Developers outline 19‑unit Narragansett Boulevard condo plan; commission flags floodplain and access questions A developer previewed plans for about 19 condominium units on a 2.16‑acre Narragansett Boulevard parcel; commissioners asked about CRMC coordination, VE flood‑zone construction, stormwater management and emergency access.

A developer has unveiled ambitious plans for a 19-unit condominium project on Narragansett Boulevard, but concerns over floodplain risks and access have raised eyebrows among commissioners.

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Just a few pics from the past few weeks. #seiu #TaxTheRich #NoKings #RI #democracy

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#RI: Every year, the AMOR Grill-Off makes community organizing for immigrants' rights delicious & nutritious. This year, we're gathering June 6. Might you & your associates want to field a team this year? The sign-up form, linked below & due 5/1, tells you what's involved. forms.gle/qnQgM3dPS3yh...

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Middletown council passes series of resolutions on libraries, education aid and state tax policy Councilors approved multiple resolutions: urging the legislature to fully fund library aid at 25%; requesting $15 million in state education-aid amendments for special education, private school transport and homeless-student transport; opposing a statewide non-owner-occupied property tax; and urging full funding of the school housing aid program.

Middletown Town Council takes a stand, pushing for essential funding in libraries and education while opposing a controversial new tax that could burden local residents.

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#RI #EducationAid #TaxPolicy #CitizenPortal #LibraryFunding

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Middletown council backs Portsmouth-led resolution challenging 2025 state housing changes After public testimony from Portsmouth officials and Middletown residents, the council adopted a resolution asking the General Assembly for greater collaboration and raising the prospect of joint legal review of 2025 state affordable housing laws; supporters cited loss of local control and infrastructure concerns while some residents warned the resolution could hinder affordable-housing efforts.

Middletown's Town Council just took a stand against state changes to affordable housing laws, sparking heated debates over local control and community impact.

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#RI #MunicipalCollaboration #RhodeIslandHousing #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #LocalControl

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Middletown council narrows West Main Road redevelopment to hotel, preserves Potsey Field Council approved a revised development agreement limiting new construction on the former Navy Lodge parcel to a 144-room hotel and a minimum 3,000 sq. ft. park; the town said the recreation complex and Potsey Field will remain in place and two public hearings on zoning and comp-plan amendments will be scheduled.

Middletown's Town Council strikes a balance by approving a new hotel project while ensuring the beloved Potsey Field and recreation complex remain untouched!

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#RI #MiddletownRecreation #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #ZoningAmendments #PublicInput

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Finance committee amends and endorses resolution backing Community Music Works tax‑exemption legislation After hearing from Community Music Works about free youth programming and the program's scale, the committee amended a resolution to request an FY2027 abatement and exemption thereafter and approved it to accompany pending state bills.

The Providence City Council has taken a significant step to support Community Music Works, a nonprofit that provides free music education to nearly 1,000 youth, by amending a resolution for property tax relief.

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War is never Holy

War is never Holy

South County, #RI
War is never Holy
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South Kingstown council pauses overcrowded budget hearing, approves federal funding letters and schedules two hearings at high school The South Kingstown Town Council paused an overcrowded April public hearing and voted to hold two budget public hearings next week at South Kingstown High School; the council also approved three letters of support seeking federal project funding for Wakefield and Marina Park projects.

The South Kingstown Town Council had to halt a packed public hearing on the budget due to overcrowding, but they're ready to accommodate more voices next week at the high school!

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Last week, #RI fedl Judge #MaryMcElroy asked acting chief of #DOJ voting section, #EricNeff, what it was doing with #VoterRollData recently gotten from other states.

Neff said DOJ hadn’t “done anything yet,” & that the data—which can include SSNs, DLs, DOBs, & addresses—is being kept separate.

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La Minoterie Vallée de la Vere à #Ri (#Orne) 
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Providence committee advances rent stabilization ordinance after PolicyLink briefing A Providence City Council special committee on March 26 voted 4–0 (one absent) to send the Providence Rent Stabilization Act, as amended, to the full council after a PolicyLink presentation on evidence from roughly 200 U.S. jurisdictions and extended council questions about local impacts and appeals processes.

The Providence City Council is on the verge of a historic vote that could reshape the housing landscape, offering critical tenant protections amid a growing crisis.

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#ProvidenceCityProvidenceCounty #RI #CitizenPortal #TenantProtections #CivicEngagement #HousingAffordability

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Congrats, Aidan! 🎉 This South Kingstown resident researches quantum information science and rides the bus! But you don’t need a PhD to log your trips in the Drive Less RI app!

Want to win tickets to Avon Cinema?🍿🎬 Log your trips for a chance in next week's drawing!
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Warren council approves preliminary FY budget, sets tax rate at $12.02 (3.35% increase) After a full workshop on revenues, wages and capital priorities, the Warren Town Council approved a preliminary fiscal‑year budget and set a preliminary tax rate of $12.02 per $1,000 (a 3.35% increase). The council also approved a number of line‑item revenue adjustments and personnel pay changes.

Warren Town Council has officially set a preliminary tax rate of $12.02 per $1,000, marking a 3.35% increase after a thorough budget workshop!

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#WarrenBristolCounty #RI #WarrenBudget #CitizenPortal #LocalGovernance #CommunityFunding #FiscalTransparency

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How did #RI vote last election? #RHORI

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Advisory committee prioritizes five alternates for Whitford Middle School The Building Advisory Committee voted to forward a prioritized list of five alternates — baseball/multi-field, softball improvements, a 600 kW generator option, air-source heat pumps for CHIPS compliance, and theater equipment — to the school committee, noting technical data may shift priorities.

The North Kingstown Building Advisory Committee has unveiled its top five priorities for the Whitford Middle School project, including exciting upgrades like new sports fields and energy-efficient systems!

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#NorthKingstownSchoolDistricts #RI #CitizenPortal #SustainabilityEfforts

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Dr. Caldwell: Medicaid audit largely clean; district readies for state monitoring and IEP redesign Dr. Caldwell told the committee the district's Medicaid audit (50 records) produced no required repayments; the district will submit a corrective action plan for transportation logs, is preparing extended-school-year staffing, is rolling out a Section 504 workflow module in Aspen, and is planning to implement IEP changes prompted by Senate Bill 2526.

Dr. Caldwell announced a clean Medicaid audit for the district, paving the way for exciting changes in special education and compliance with new state requirements!

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#RI #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #RhodeIslandSchools #EducationReform #SpecialEducation

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Advisory committee recommends project labor agreement for Whitford Middle School After public testimony from labor representatives, the North Kingstown Building Advisory Committee voted to recommend using a project labor agreement (PLA) on the Whitford Middle School project, citing continuity of skilled labor and apprenticeship opportunities.

The North Kingstown School Department's committee just voted to advance the Whitford Middle School project with a project labor agreement, promising skilled labor and apprenticeship opportunities for local graduates!

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#NorthKingstownSchoolDistricts #RI #NorthKingstownSchools

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South Kingstown school committee flags cuts to arts, sports and student supports as town offers $1M of $2.5M request School officials told the committee that a roughly $1.1 million shortfall driven by a $400,000 drop in state aid and rising health costs could force cuts to elementary music, middle-school sports, late buses and summer credit recovery unless the town increases its transfer; the district asked for $2.5 million and the town’s preliminary budget included $1 million. Committee members pressed for a concise presentation for joint hearings with the town council on April 6–7 and for clearer RIDE reimbursement totals.

South Kingstown schools face a $1.1 million shortfall that could lead to devastating cuts in arts, sports, and essential student services unless the town steps up its funding.

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#SouthKingstownSchoolDistricts #RI #CitizenPortal #SouthKingstownSchools #ArtsInEducation

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South Kingstown committee lays out $1.5M–$2.5M in possible school cuts after town council's $1M preliminary boost At a public meeting, the South Kingstown School Committee reviewed a memorandum of potential program cuts if the town council's preliminary $1 million increase stands — noting a structural deficit that could still require roughly $1.5–$2.5 million in reductions and asking administration for an impact matrix before further action.

The South Kingstown School Committee faces tough choices, with potential cuts of up to $2.5 million looming as they navigate a troubling budget shortfall.

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#SouthKingstownSchoolDistricts #RI #CitizenPortal #EquityInEducation #SouthKingstownSchools #ProgramCuts

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Warwick school committee declines action after Budget Commission presents five-year deficit plan The Warwick School Committee heard the Budget Commission's five-year deficit reduction plan on March 24 but did not vote after members raised concerns that the plan relies on one-time funds, undercounts rising costs (health care, special education) and leaves the district legally constrained; the auditor general will decide next steps.

The Warwick School Committee has raised serious concerns over a proposed five-year deficit reduction plan, citing unstable funding assumptions and potential legal constraints.

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#RI #CitizenPortal #RhodeIslandSchools #EducationFunding #CommunityInput #FiscalResponsibility

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Cumberland committee approves superintendent's proposed FY27 budget 4 3 after debate over position cuts After extended discussion over proposed staff reductions (including four "essentials" positions and a 0.5 interventionist), the Cumberland School Committee approved the superintendent's proposed fiscal year 2026 27 budget on a 4 3 vote. Committee members warned deeper town funding cuts could force steeper reductions.

The Cumberland School Committee narrowly approved a controversial budget, sparking fears of potential staff cuts that could impact the education of over 5,000 students.

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#CumberlandSchoolDistricts #RI #CitizenPortal #EducationBudget #CumberlandSchools #CommunitySupport

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Portsmouth sets curbside subscription at $620 amid debate over program shortfall; transfer-station accounting restatement revealed $86,000 deficit Councilors voted 4–3 to set the FY27 curbside subscription at $620 after staff disclosed a $234,993 curbside deficit and an $86,000 transfer-station shortfall tied to deferred-revenue accounting. The council also authorized a $50 prorated Prudence Island pass for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Portsmouth's council grapples with a shocking $234,993 curbside deficit and an $86,000 transfer-station shortfall, leading to a controversial $620 subscription hike!

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#RI #CitizenPortal #FiscalAccountability #PublicSafety #RhodeIslandCurbside #CommunityParticipation

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Portsmouth council endorses recovery housing CDBG award after heated public hearing; Sprague homeownership resolution not advanced After a packed public hearing on March 23, Portsmouth’s Town Council voted to endorse a CDBG application for recovery housing at 79 East Main (6–1) while failing to advance the Sprague/Bristol Ferry 40-unit homeownership resolution because it received no second. Residents raised density, contamination and displacement concerns; town planners and the applicant answered technical questions about affordability terms and tax treatment.

Portsmouth's Town Council faces heated debates over affordable housing and recovery projects, as residents voice concerns about density and displacement.

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#RI #RhodeIslandHousing #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #PublicTestimony

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Pawtucket officials say historic March blizzard pushed snow-removal budget over, FEMA application underway City public works officials told a March 25 committee that two major storms and hazardous conditions forced crews to pause operations for safety, increased cleanup and hauling costs, and prompted the city to document expenses for a FEMA reimbursement request; officials urged residents to report potholes by email.

Pawtucket's historic March blizzard has skyrocketed snow-removal costs, prompting officials to seek FEMA assistance while urging residents to report potholes!

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#PawtucketProvidenceCounty #RI #CitizenPortal #PawtucketPublicWorks #SnowRemoval #FEMAReimbursement #StormResponse

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