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HUGH CLEMENTS, chief of the Providence Police Department, recently received the Sister Ann Keefe Award from the Nonviolence Institute. The award is given to an individual who supports and fosters nonviolence in the community. The mission of the Providence-based nonprofit is to teach the principles and practices of nonviolence. Clements was appointed to the Providence Police Department on May 5, 1985, as a night patrol officer in the uniform division.

Clements receives Sister Ann Keefe Award from Nonviolence Institute

What was your reaction to being selected as the recipient of this year’s Sister Ann Keefe Award? I had known and worked alongside of Sister...

Five Questions With: Debra M. Paul

Debra M. Paul, CEO of Fellowship Health Resources Inc., based in Lincoln, earned national recognition nearly a year ago for her accomplishments as a...

Five Questions With: Elena Nilan

Elena Nilan is the owner of Simple Living Strategies LLC, a residential organizing company. She offers home organization services such as sorting closets, bringing...

Five Questions With: Phil Ward

There are resources out there to help maintain worker safety and manufacturing productivity despite COVID-19 cases. For manufacturers who haven’t reached out for a...

Five Questions With: Robert ‘Bert’ B. Entwistle Jr.

Robert “Bert” B. Entwistle Jr. serves as senior vice president and retirement plan adviser for Webster Bank. He was recently recognized by Financial Times...
Executive director, Providence Children’s Museum / COURTESY PROVIDENCE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Five questions with Caroline Payson

1. What is the function of the Providence Children’s Museum? The museum’s mission is to inspire lifelong learning for all through play, creativity and exploration....
Saccoccio receives Realtor honor

Saccoccio named Rhode Island Realtor of the Year

MICHAEL SACCOCCIO was named the Rhode Island Realtor of the Year by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors. Saccoccio, a Cranston resident who has...

Five Questions With: David Howard

Demand for “build-for-rent” homes is growing quickly, according to the National Rental Home Council. These professionally managed, single-family homes include expansive yards, high ceilings,...

Five Questions With: Jeanine Silversmith

Jeanine Silversmith is the executive director of the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association. The Providence-based nonprofit is a collaborative network of organizations and professionals...

Five Questions With: Dr. Frederick A. Godley

Dr. Frederick A. Godley, an otolaryngologist who practices in Providence and East Greenwich at University Otolaryngology, is president of the Association of Migraine Disorders....
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