1. R.I. added to N.Y., N.J. and Conn. travel advisory lists POSTED ONLINE: SEPT. 22
After nearly a month of Rhode Island being removed from a New York-Connecticut-New Jersey travel advisory list, N.Y. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Sept. 22 that the Ocean State would be placed back on New York’s list due to an uptick in coronavirus cases. Shortly after the announcement, New Jersey and Connecticut followed suit. bit.ly/30ew3lM
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2. I-195 commission to consider two parcel transfers, new development for Parcel 9 POSTED ONLINE: SEPT. 21
Closings for two parcels in the I-195 Redevelopment District are expected, as the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission prepares to approve the transfer of deeds Sept. 23 for Parcels 28 and 6. The commission will also hear two development proposals for Parcel 9. bit.ly/3jolnJ3
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3. Lifespan, CNE move forward with letter of intent to merge POSTED ONLINE: SEPT. 9
After a 90-day exploratory period this summer, the leaders of Lifespan Corp. and Care New England Health System announced on Sept. 9 that they will move to the next step in their affiliation process. Both boards of directors voted to move forward with a letter of intent to merge the two entities. bit.ly/30hhpdo
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4. Former R.I. law firm employee to plead guilty to federal fraud, identity theft charges POSTED ONLINE: SEPT. 9
Sarah Gaulin, a former bookkeeper and office manager for Hamel, Waxler, Allen & Collins, with offices in Providence and North Kingstown, will plead guilty to federal charges of bank fraud, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island Aaron L. Weisman’s Office. bit.ly/3n2y0f4
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5. Waterfront Revival: East Providence advances redevelopment, but some plans spark opposition PUBLISHED IN PRINT: SEPT. 11 N
early 20 years after East Providence started to reclaim 300 acres of its defunct industrial waterfront, new construction is changing the city’s landscape. The momentum has been enough to help push the city’s financial picture into positive territory and bring forward a new vision about what its waterfront could become. bit.ly/3n0tc9K
6. Legal battle over Coventry solar development ends after parties reach settlement POSTED ONLINE: SEPT. 15
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7. Rhode Island College to permanently lay off 35 union employees POSTED ONLINE: SEPT. 10
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8. Marshall Properties ends request to rezone Metacomet Golf Club, but vows to purchase and develop site POSTED ONLINE: SEPT. 25 bit.ly/3cE9FHq
9. COVID-19 cases in R.I. rise by 180, with 4 deaths, over holiday weekend POSTED ONLINE: SEPT. 8
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10. Infosys announces plans to hire 500 more tech employees in R.I. POSTED ONLINE: SEPT. 10
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