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Month: August 2026

The Rhode Island ACLU Statement Re: Review of the Response to Brown University Shooting, Brown Considering Participating in the Real Time Crime Center

The Rhode Island ACLU Statement Re: Review of the Response to Brown University Shooting, Brown Considering Participating in the Real Time Crime Center

The ACLU of RI today issued the following statement regarding the Police Executive Research Forum review of the response to Brown University Shooting, and Brown considering participating in the Real Time Crime Center:   While it is laudable that Mayor…

Statement: City of Providence Announces Findings of Independent Review of Response to Brown University Shooting

Statement: City of Providence Announces Findings of Independent Review of Response to Brown University Shooting

Independent review finds Providence response highly effective; City highlights steps already taken to strengthen preparedness From The Providence Office of Public Safety: The City of Providence today released an independent review of the City’s response to the December 13, 2025 mass shooting at Brown University, along with…

Exploring Rhode Island State Senator Alana DiMario’s Connection to Big Green Energy: Revity Energy & Commercial Net Metering

Exploring Rhode Island State Senator Alana DiMario’s Connection to Big Green Energy: Revity Energy & Commercial Net Metering

  Source: Revity Presentation to Rhode Island Senate Commission on the Successful Implementation of the Act on Climate   Much has been made lately of the political impact of The League of Rhode Island Businesses, a self-identified “Post Political Party”…

Flash! OpenDoors Woonsocket Will Remain Open with State/City Support

Flash! OpenDoors Woonsocket Will Remain Open with State/City Support

Extended lease will allow shelter to expand capacity and continue serving Woonsocket residents   Press Release: The OpenDoors shelter in Woonsocket, located at 181 Cumberland Street, will remain open and expand its capacity to serve more residents experiencing homelessness following…

Announcement: Providence, Rhode Island Mayor Brett Smiley and FirstWorks Announce Extended Festival Hours, Pre-PVDFest Events

Announcement: Providence, Rhode Island Mayor Brett Smiley and FirstWorks Announce Extended Festival Hours, Pre-PVDFest Events

PVDFest Will Feature Later Hours, A Skating Party, Industry Panel & Illuminated Night Market From the Office of Mayor Brett Smiley: Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with founding producing partner FirstWorks, today announced extended hours…

Woonsocket State Legislative Delegation Drops Bombshell Letter to McKee Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard RE: The Dignity Bus

Woonsocket State Legislative Delegation Drops Bombshell Letter to McKee Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard RE: The Dignity Bus

      In a continuing display of unanimity, the entire Woonsocket State House/Senate Delegation cosigned a missive to Head Housing Honcho/McKee Appointee Deborah Goddard “requesting immediate correspondence” to explain the “defunding” of the Dignity Bus, a source of 20…

Analysis: OpenDoor’s Proposed Lease Changes / Testimony / Video – The Woonsocket August 17, 2026 City Council Meeting

Analysis: OpenDoor’s Proposed Lease Changes / Testimony / Video – The Woonsocket August 17, 2026 City Council Meeting

    In the closing minutes of last night’s Woonsocket City Council Meeting, overtures were made by City Council Members to continue the conversation. The City Solicitor recommended off line conversations in order to avoid a line-by-line negotiation at the…

The Proposed Lease – Open Doors Woonsocket. Presented Formally at The Woonsocket City Council: August 17, 2026

The Proposed Lease – Open Doors Woonsocket. Presented Formally at The Woonsocket City Council: August 17, 2026

  To scroll through the lease, click on the lower portion of the Document. Up and Down Arrows will appear. Click on either to scroll through the document.  

OpenDoors Announces Closure of Innovative Woonsocket Shelter In A Related Note: Governor Dan McKee Announces Additional Grant Money for Shelter Beds … Huh?

OpenDoors Announces Closure of Innovative Woonsocket Shelter In A Related Note: Governor Dan McKee Announces Additional Grant Money for Shelter Beds … Huh?

    “One of my top priorities as Governor has been to ensure that Rhode Islanders experiencing homelessness have access to safe, stable emergency shelter all year round, especially during the winter months,” said Governor Dan McKee.   Full Disclosure: Libertarian…

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