Tag: East Providence
East Providence manufacturer to lay off 205 employees, close plant
EAST PROVIDENCE – Hundreds of employees at an East Providence manufacturer are set to be laid off as the company plans to close its...
State taking new approach to Washington Bridge project; timeline, cost unclear
PROVIDENCE – After receiving no bids for the contract to design and build a replacement for the deteriorated westbound side of the Washington Bridge,...
$3.8M in Learn365RI grants awarded across 29 municipalities
PROVIDENCE – Twenty-nine municipalities received a total of $3.8 million in Learn365RI grants to create or expand extended learning programs, with many focusing on...
About 200 still without power after tornado tore through northern R.I.
PROVIDENCE – About 212 residents remained without power Friday afternoon as the cleanup continued after heavy storms and a tornado tore through the northern...
East Providence settles with former city manager for $750K
EAST PROVIDENCE – The city says it has settled with former City Manager Richard Kirby for $750,000 over his firing in 2016.
The City Council...
Feast & Fettle expands into New York and New Jersey
EAST PROVIDENCE – Feast & Fettle Inc. is again expanding its premium meal delivery service.
The company is expanding meal delivery in New York and...
House committee to vet McKee proposals to amend bank tax, purchase...
PROVIDENCE – The House Committee on Finance on Thursday questioned administration officials over two budget amendments proposed by Gov. Daniel J. McKee that if...
Citizens Bank commercial space in East Providence eyed for state offices
The R.I. Department of Administration is looking to acquire a 210,000-square foot building in East Providence from Citizens Bank for use as state offices.
Built...
McKee signs bill mandating RIDOT transparency on Washington Bridge repairs
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation is now required to provide regular updates on the state of the Washington Bridge.
Gov. Daniel J. McKee...
Agencies to get $26.9M for public housing
PROVIDENCE – Public housing projects across the state will benefit from $26.9 million in federal funding awarded to 24 local housing authorities, U.S. Sen. Jack...
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