Tag: Bill Fischer
Metacomet development project continued; ownership change expected
EAST PROVIDENCE – The developer who wants to transform the historic Metacomet Golf Club site into new commercial and residential development has requested a...
Solar flare-up: Solar farms facing backlash across Ocean State
(Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on the challenges and opportunities of solar- and wind-farm development in Rhode Island and...
Renewable energy developer to seek $285M in damages against Exeter, Coventry
NORTH KINGSTOWN – One of the state’s largest renewable energy developers Thursday announced plans to sue the towns of Coventry and Exeter for allegedly...
It will take investment to save ‘Superman’ tower
Designation by the National Trust for Historic Preservation of Providence’s iconic art deco Industrial Trust Co. building as one of America’s most-endangered historic places...
Can R.I. ride wind-energy wave?
Rhode Island has invested heavily in its port infrastructure in recent years, to retrofit what had been created with the last century’s industries in...
‘Vault’ filming uses Superman Building, downtown
PROVIDENCE – For two weeks that ended over the weekend, the state’s tallest building was transformed into the set and production offices for the upcoming...
RICAN releases recommendations to promote personalized learning
PROVIDENCE – A set of policy recommendations was published by the R.I. Campaign for Achievement Now group earlier in April to promote personalized learning...
















