Chris Barrett
Barrington contractor to share TV spotlight
In 25 years in the homebuilding business, Andy Tiplady has never advertised and instead relied on referrals. His relatively low profile may change next...
Storm gone, but claims coming in
Tropical Storm Irene’s strong winds blew in mountains of paperwork for Rhode Island businesses and governments seeking to recoup money spent on lost sales...
A problem solver for Internet age
Jairo Rugel calls himself a problem solver. The perpetual reader of trade publications savors nothing more than learning something new, implementing it and then...
Five Questions With: James Hall
A year ago, James Hall took the reins of the Providence Preservation Society. Now settled into his new job, Hall took some time to...
Route 114 a smooth ride
Driving north on Route 114 in the northern part of Rhode Island? You’re in for a smooth ride according to the Asphalt Pavement Alliance.
This...
Mass. foreclosures fall
BOSTON – Following a statewide trend, foreclosure petitions, auction notices and deeds fell in Bristol County, Mass., in July compared with the same month...
Preservation society to host symposium
PROVIDENCE – Imagine the future of the capital city next week at a symposium organized by the Providence Preservation Society.
On Sept. 15, the society...
Mass. pending sales rise
WALTHAM, Mass. – The number of people agreeing to purchase single-family homes in August rose 7 percent compared with the same month last year,...
R.I. tax collections $8 million short
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island collected $8.1 million less in taxes and fees than expected during the last fiscal year, according to preliminary estimates released...
RIAC bond quality questioned by rating agencies
As T.F. Green Airport anticipates federal approval for a longer runway, one bond-rating agency has expressed concerns about the R.I. Airport Corporation taking on...













