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Metacomet Proposal Continues to Dominate Council Attention Marshall Developers Put The Brakes On…

The pending sale of the Metacomet Golf Course by the Brad Faxon group to Marshall Properties, LLC, has dominated much of the City Council’s attention and that of many residents. On August 24th Marshall requested a delay in their request for a zoning change that has raised the ire of many city residents. Marshall Properties wants to delay the process for 60 additional days. The developer wants to return to the council with a revised plan. “We want to address community changes and feedback,” said Marshall in a statement to the council. A continuation of the August 11th meeting to August 26th in a Zoom only meeting was canceled. However, some members of the city council seem interested in voting on the zoning variance during September. It is unclear as of this writing if a formal council vote will take place this month. Marshall has a purchase and sales agreement but has not actually closed on the deal yet. Marshall is in the process of seeking a zoning variance away from the current open space restriction, which will allow them to build a combination of residences and commercial property. An original plan calling for a large hotel was a lighting rod for those opposing any loss of open space on the site. About 75 people attended an in-person August 11th public hearing at Martin Middle School, to discuss the proposal. There was near universal opposition to the plan with three or four people speaking in favor. Many residents have formed an opposition grass roots group called “Keep Metacomet Green.” Organizer Candy Seel addressed the council at the August 11 hearing. “The members of the organization share an overwhelming concern that the iconic Metacomet golf club, which has been a fixture along the scenic Veterans Memorial Parkway for decades, will be destroyed for the sake of an unneeded and unwise commercial and residential and development. We share in the belief that green space is vital to the wellbeing and vitality of our community and that wanton destruction of that open space will not draw new residents but will repel them. There are a number of reasons for our opposition to this proposal - increased traffic, stress on public services, loss of wildlife habitat and mature trees, the negative impact on existing owners of hospitality businesses and vacant commercial property, and the destruction of the peaceful culture of our City,” said Seel. “The Marshall team has frequently claimed that the development will be a work in progress, and that actual plans will roll out in a long process. They have consistently suggested: “We’re only looking for rezoning now. Just trust us. We’ll work it all out together as the process moves along.” That puts the cart before the horse. Let Marshall divulge its plans first; then rezone if appropriate. Unless an angel investor comes along or the city itself purchases the continued on next page...

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property, we know that the current 18-hole golf course may not remain intact. That would be our preference, but we are not naïve. We realize that some development may well occur. We also realize that destroying the open land as it now exists in order to build a concrete jungle in the midst of a residential community—complete with an elementary school and the iconic Pierce Field, is just not right.” said Seel. Lianne Marshall, an owner and former East Providence resident, spoke to the gathering along with Marshall’s attorney, Senator William Conley. “I want to continue to dialogue and to listen respectfully. This can work for all of us,” said Marshall. She did end her comments with some stern advice. “If you are attacking our integrity than please look me straight in the eye and have a conversation. Let us make sure everyone is working with facts when decisions are made.” The public hearing allowed everyone in the room to speak who wanted to, including a couple of repeat speakers. The zoom part of the meeting experienced technical difficulties and not all those wanting to speak via zoom were able to do so. Therefore legal counsel for the city recommended a continuance to August 26th for just a zoom audience.

City 2020-21 Funding Process Begins with $88M School Budget

As the East Providence City government readies its fiscal planning for Fiscal Year 2020-21, the School Committee received a tentative spending plan of $87,925,000 from Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Crowley last month. Crowley and Finance Director Craig Enos told the committee that the amount requested is about what they asked for last year. The projected budget is inclusive of hoped for revenue, grants and state and city funding. Enos and Crowley said that the district is struggling to meet the needs of schools due to the unanticipated Covid 19 pandemic. Crowley told the committee in the virtual zoom meeting that “School safety is the most important thing in our minds … for everyone. I share the fears that you and all of us have,” Crowley said. Enos stressed that their budget currently doesn’t “hurt any students,” but noted that any cuts would cause the school administration to return with a revised budget. Crowley noted how state aid is contingent on the receipt of more Covid19 stimulus funding. “This budget is very fair,” added Crowley.

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Much of the August meeting was also about how students and teachers will return to class this fall. “Sometimes we think we have a solution and then we have to step back,” said Superintendent Crowley. Administrators have said that reopening schools is like a “puzzle with a lot of moving pieces.” “Many residents are expressing their concerns about opening schools, and rightfully so. As it stands, the district is preparing to offer a hybrid opening that allows students to be either in person, or do distance learning, all while following State guidelines,” said school board member at large, Joel Monteiro. “Our administration is obligated to meet the State’s directive. I can’t say enough about how well they’re following the State, but also providing the safest possible environment. As of now, the Governor has school opening September 14, 2020. She has this opening being in-person or hybrid. We currently have over 40% of our students choosing distance learning, and our district is preparing for that. The high school, under the staggered schedule, would have roughly 1/4 of its student body in the building at one time. That’s a testament to the work the administration is doing,” added Monteiro. As of this writing, some 2000 East Providence families have opted to begin the school year by “distance Learning.”

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Veteran school administrator Shani Wallace has retired in mid-August as high school Principal. Wallace has worked in East Providence for about 28 years. Initially a teacher at Martin Middle School, Wallace was a House Leader and Assistant Principal at Martin and then worked at the high school. The district is leading a search for a new high school Principal. Wallace’s retirement was effective immediately.

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New EPHS Still on Track and Under Budget

As reported in this paper previously, the state-of-the-art new East Providence High School remains on schedule both physically and fiscally. Building committee chairman Joel Monteiro said that the new building “will be some 33% more energy efficient.” Monteiro pointed out that the building is starting to take shape with interior wall construction and exterior construction. the East Providence School Committee accepted the recommendation of the building committee which sets the project Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) at $154,388.87 million. This rate is $6 million under original cost estimates and comes in at $2.8 million under budget. Items previously removed such as field turf and lighting have been added back to the project. Ward Three City Councilman and former School Committee member Nathan Cahoon co-chaired the building committee with At-Large School Committee member Joel Monteiro. “This is great, great news for the City of East Providence,” said Nate Cahoon. “East Providence is building a brand-new high school. The new high school is state of the art. It is safe. It is secure, modern, flexible, sustainable and efficient. It is as remarkable in appearance as it is in function. It will be the centerpiece of our City’s renaissance for the next several generations,” Cahoon and Monteiro added.

American Wind Week Proclaimed in August

The Mayor’s office issued a proclamation last month as the City seeks to embrace ‘wind energy.’ “Our community has recognized the impact and benefits of wind energy in Rhode Island and we look forward to seeing further development of wind energy here in the state,” Mayor DaSilva said. Wind energy is the largest provider of renewable energy in the country. The state of Rhode Island has contributed to renewable energy in the nation by providing a home to 22 renewable energy wind projects with two added wind-related manufacturing facilities. Wind developments in the state have generated 500 jobs for Rhode Islanders. It has also generated enough electricity to power more than 20,000 homes and has created $380 million in total capital investments since 2006. “The city of East Providence has recognized the importance of wind energy and its effects both locally and nationally. The city of East Providence has always been, and will continue to be, a willing partner and participant in seeking and considering potential means of alternative energy resources,” said the Mayor’s statement.

East Providence Fire to Receive $700,000 in Grants for Equipment

The Rhode Island congressional delegation has issued a statement in which U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced $3,884,710 in new federal funding for seventeen fire departments across the state. The delegation says the cities, towns, and fire districts are receiving federal funds to purchase vital equipment, including fire hoses, trucks, high-tech breathing equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE). The federal funds are made available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and will help local fire departments prioritize operations and safety during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. “These federal grants will help firefighters across the state enhance public safety and protect themselves as they can continue to serve and perform their essential work,” said Senator Reed. “Our firefighters put their lives on the line to keep us safe. This federal funding will help provide the tools they need to protect themselves and all Rhode Islanders. Congratulations to the departments for winning these grants,” said Senator Whitehouse. East Providence will receive $691,336.36 for mobile radios and firefighter breathing apparatus.

Mayor Appoints Members to New Community Advisory Board

Several East Providence residents were appointed and officially sworn in as board members of the newly-formed Mayor’s Community Advisory Board. The board, which was created by Mayor Bob DaSilva in an effort to bring varying racial and ethnic backgrounds with differing views together, held its first meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. The board, overseen by Municipal Integrity Officer Elmer Pina, was created to promote communication between communities within the city and the administration, to reduce systemic racism and bigotry and to promote the values of diversity and inclusivity within East Providence. continued on next page...

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The East Providence Ward 1 Democratic City Committee released a public statement last month: “The Ward 1 Democratic City Committee endorses and supports candidates for the upcoming September 8th primary and the November 3rd elections. The committee voted unanimously to endorse Charlie Tsonos for reelection to the East Providence School Committee. Mr. Tsonos is a lifelong resident and small business owner in East Providence. Charlie served in the U.S. Army for 28 years retiring as a Lt. Colonel. A current member of the East Providence School Committee, Mr. Tsonos has served on this governing body for a total of 8 years. Mr. Tsonos is presently chairman of this body. He is personally committed to the health and welfare of our children’s education and constantly fights to enhance their educational opportunities. His strong belief in the value of public education is evidenced by the fact that he, all his four children, and his grandchild have all attended the East Providence public schools. The committee also voted unanimously to support Val Lawson for re-election to the Senate District 14. Val is a teacher at East Providence High School. As a Senator she has worked hard to support women’s equal pay for equal work. She sponsored legislation for life saving measures for drug impaired students in school and financial aid for families with children stricken with catastrophic illnesses. Currently, she is sponsoring minimum staffing numbers to assure that our nursing homes are well equipped to handle the needs of all their residents in this time of need. The committee also voted unanimously to support Senator William J. Conley for re-election to Senate District 18. Billy is an attorney who is also chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, where major financial decisions are made that significantly impact our city and state. He is a strong advocate for increased financing for public schools, works diligently for the rights of public employees and working families. He works tirelessly to protect economic fairness and financial equity. The committee also voted unanimously to support Representative Katherine Kazarian for re-election to the Rhode Island House of Representatives district 63. Katherine worked to help secure funding for our new East Providence High School, co-sponsored gun safety legislation, supported extending home health care for seniors, and a successful effort to reduce car taxes. She has also worked to reduce the tax burden on small businesses. Recently she has supported eliminating the waiting period for unemployment benefits and prohibiting utility shutoffs during these difficult times. The Ward 1 Committee urges all registered voters to vote in the upcoming September 8th primary and the November 3rd elections.”

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The East Providence Lions Club has decided to cancel its 20th Annual Pancake Breakfast scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the East Providence Senior Center. Our utmost concern is for the health and safety of all participants in our annual event. We thank our devoted members, sponsors & patrons for their continued support of our Lions Club. We look forward to resuming our Pancake Breakfast event in the spring of 2021.

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Keeping Metacomet Green: A Moral Imperative I believe the exasperation being expressed by so many East Providence residents regarding this proposal is not motivated by the clichéd sort of NIMBYism that typically accompanies large-scale development projects like this. There’s an altogether different feel to this. I believe the exasperation is motivated by a highly attuned sense of moral outrage at the circumstances surrounding this deal, a series of curious cascading events dating back several years:

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• The city charitably allowing the Golf Club to slip deeper and deeper into tax arrears; • The drawing of the Census Tract 104 Opportunity Zone boundary, ostensibly a “low-income area,” as the arrears continued to pile up, and less than a year prior to the April 2019 acquisition of the Golf Club by a new ownership group; • Grandiose promises made to a community, and publicly via the media, by the new ownership about plans to keep this property a functioning Golf Club and Open Space for generations to come; • The presence, on the potential new ownership/development team, of personalities for whom a reasonable case for recusal could be made, owing to their fingerprints on the aforementioned curiosities and others not listed herein. Rhode Islanders, as a collective people, have a very heightened sense of when they’re getting a raw deal, dating back to the Gaspee Affair, and later when they became the first colony to renounce allegiance to King George III. East Providence residents, in particular, proved that they punch above their weight when they saved the Crescent Park Carousel and kept it spinning in situ, a carousel which by many scholarly opinions is the finest carousel still in operation in North America, and which was nearly destroyed by short-sighted greed. The old adage is “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” The outrage towards this proposal stems from the moral imperative that good things (massive profit potential, for one party via a flip, and for the other party, via long-term large-scale development) should not happen to people as a result of their failure to live up to their word. The sensation I’ve gotten from this Metacomet Affair is that a game was played, where the rules of the game were “Heads, I win. Tails, you lose.” The people of East Providence are not willing to play this game. They have no patience for this game. They have no tolerance for this game. Not only are they not willing to play this game, they are willing to pillory anybody who dares to drag them into this game. That is the extent to which this community feels betrayed. It is a far cry from NIMBYism, as the comments I have read suggest the community would accept any number of developments in the city of East Providence, and even surrounding this neighborhood, or among the many abandoned storefronts or abandoned factories or cracked concrete pads along the waterfront. But demolishing this particular parcel, a pristine, marshy, green meadowland landscape, and positioning in its stead a new “Live, Work, Play” community abutting the modest homes of this particular neighborhood strikes many as a note far too sour, a chord far too harsh, especially at a time of a global pandemic, a looming potential for economic disaster, a tidal wave of economic retractions across a variety of represented industries, and the unknown political realities on the ground for the next eight to twelve years. Open Space was zoned Open Space for a reason all those years ago. East Providence racing to attach itself ever further to Providence’s concrete urbanization by shedding its presumably perpetual Open Space is a race that this community simply does not want to run. Unlike the word of some, who make grandiose promises in the media about maintaining this property as an Open

September 2020 The Reporter Space for â&#x20AC;&#x153;generations to come,â&#x20AC;? the word of this community actually has weight. Unlike the word of some, who will say one thing and then do the exact opposite thing, the final word on this deal belongs to the community. It is right and just that a community should cherish and protect its green, Open Space. It is their duty to do so. The Open Space belongs to the community. It is the word of the community that will decide its fate. And the word of the community is a resounding â&#x20AC;&#x153;No.â&#x20AC;? Ben Schwartz

What to do about Metacomet?

As persons who were born and raised in East Providence, we were sad to learn that the beautiful Metacomet Country Club was closing and was sold to a private developer. As lifelong Townies, we find it hard to believe that anyone in our city would not wish that the entire property of Metacomet Country Club could be preserved as open space. If onlyâ&#x20AC;Śunfortunately, it is not that simple. We would like to share our thought processes here in hopes that we can come together as a community in a way that serves all. When we first contemplated the idea of keeping the entire property as open space, we quickly realized that doing so would not be feasible for many legitimate reasons: The property is privately owned. The very idea that a private business owner can be forced to sell its property to the government is repugnant to the freedom our country holds dear. Such action could destroy East Providenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope for economic growth as it would create grave concerns for any business that is considering a move to the city of East Providence. Why invest millions of dollars into a city that appears to be unfriendly? With the COVID crisis and the resultant economic hardship, our city sadly cannot afford to take on the financial burden of buying and maintaining the entire parcel as open space. Then we considered the idea of keeping Metacomet as a golf course. However, there are several considerations that do not support this possibility: First, Metacomet County Club has never been open to the public for all to enjoy. It was a private club for members only. So, in realty, those who have benefited most from the country club have been its members, not the surrounding community. Second, Metacomet, as a privately owned golf course is no longer a viable business. It has been suffering financial hardship for some time. Consequently, sale of the private property to a developer was inevitable. Third, as a country club, Metacomet has not greatly contributed to the revenue tax base of the city since, as with many country clubs, it is taxed as either open space or farmland. Our neighboring municipalities (Barrington and Pawtucket) each host only ONE private country club. East Providence is currently home to FOUR golf courses. We must consider the financial burden this loss of tax revenue has created for our city. So, what is our next best option? We believe our city is faced with a situation that is not entirely negative. It is imperative that our city government work with a private buyer 775 that is willing to consider and incorporate the needs of our community. It is our duty,

as citizens, to insist that the process remain transparent. Therefore, our city government must guarantee that whatever development does occur heeds the following stipulations: A portion of open space must be kept open and available for community use. The developed portion should be most suitable for the existing environment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for instance, there is a need for housing in East Providence. The developed portion should produce the greatest possible return in tax dollars for the city-the offer the city is presently considering proposes an ANNUAL tax revenue to the city of 8 MILLION DOLLARS. The developer and city government must guarantee that ANY development will not have a negative impact on the environment of the neighboring constituency. The city government must carefully consider the history and reputation of any proposed developer before any commitments are entered into. The city does not need another development fiasco like the Geonova debacle. (It is our understanding that Marshall Construction, a locally owned East Providence business, has a stellar reputation and it appears that they are willing to work with the city government.) Most of all, we ask that, as citizens of East Providence, we accept the limitations of our reality and work together to do what is best for our city. We can compromise what we wish for and balance it against what we can afford. Accusations, innuendo and castigation of those with opposing views on social media are totally non-productive. Let us stay the course and move forward together towards a positive resolution to this vexing problem. Manny and Stephanie Vinhateiro svinhateiro@gmail.com

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Have you filled out the 2020 Census yet? It's not too late! Filling out the census is safe and easy to do from the comfort of your own home. You can respond online, by mail, or over the phone. Census workers will be visiting only the homes of those who have not yet completed the survey. So respond to the 2020 Census today! Rhode Island receives billions of dollars each year in federal funding to support hospitals, health care centers, and emergency response for situations such as the current COVID-19 outbreak. The amount of funding we receive is determined by data collected through the Census. Census data is also used to determine how many delegates represent Rhode Island in the US House of Representatives, to ensure fair representation at the state and local levels, and to enforce civil rights.

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City of East Providence News Public Works Department Releases Holiday Rubbish Schedule

East Providence, RI –The East Providence Public Works Department, Recycling/Refuse Division announced that all household rubbish and yard waste regularly collected on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, will be collected on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 due to the Labor Day holiday. All collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day. Regular Monday collection will resume on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. Residents will need to have ALL trash carts and yard waste bags or barrels curbside by 6 a.m. on the day of collection. For questions or more information, please contact DPW Program Coordinator, Donna McMahon at (401) 435-7701 Fax: (401) 434-1725.

East Providence Fire Dept. Receives American Heart Association Award

The East Providence Fire Dept. has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Each year, more than 250,000 people experience a ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), which is the deadliest type of heart continued on page 15...

What is an Urban Forest?*

--Do you love trees? --Want to learn how trees protect EP from climate change? --Want to learn how trees keep us healthy? --Want to meet like-minded neighbors to sustain and enhance EP’s trees for future generations? Please join EP Urban Forest, Wednesday, September 16 at 5:30pm for our first physically-distant Tree Talk on the Weaver Library Lawn, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI. Molly Henry, the Climate and Health Fellow at American Forests; Lou Allard, the Urban and Community Forestry Program Coordinator at the RI Department of Environmental Management; Rachel Calabro, Climate Change Program Manager at the RI Department of Health, and Cassie Tharinger, Director of the Providence Neighborhood Planting Program, will explain how trees protect us from climate change and keep us healthy. Let’s talk about how we can protect our Urban Forest together. Please bring your own chair and wear a mask. Contact: Ryan McCauley, rmccauley@eplib.org, 401-228-3903 For more information, email epurbanforest@gmail.com *Answer: An urban forest is all the trees, vegetation and ecosystems in a city.

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East Providence Historical Society News “2nd Sunday” Fall Open Houses Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 6, Dec. 13 1:00 - 3:30 pm John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916 “ Hikes At Hunt’s”- 1:30 at the Gazebo

We welcome you to Hunt’s Mills, our 30th year on this site. Our summer visitors easily followed the Social Distancing protocol and it is working very well. Our new exhibit is outdoors behind the museum: EP’s first community garden with a 3 Sisters’ Garden to be planted in the spring with the help of the Sowams Heritage Area group. We also have an interesting collection of artifacts unearthed in the trenching. If you’ve been wanting to raise veggies/flowers but have no room to do so, watch our Facebook page and site for an announcement about how to rent a space. As always, we offer free seeds and masks. Come get seed pods for giving to your friends this holiday. Are you into recycling? Come find the giant chair made of pallet wood. Please visit ephist.org for further information

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City of East Providence Addresses Allegations of Racist Stickers

The city of East Providence has been made aware of racist stickers that have allegedly been placed on city property. Mayor Bob DaSilva, together with the East Providence Police Department, is asking the residents or visitors who comes across any form of vandalism, including stickers, promoting racism in our community, to please contact the East Providence Police Department. “If any member of the community should witness any acts of vandalism in the future, we ask that you follow this protocol: please do not touch, attempt to remove, or attempt to cover it up in any way,” DaSilva said. The police should immediately be contacted and informed of the alleged acts. The police will treat it as a crime scene, process the scene and collect anything of evidentiary value.

“Vandalism will not be tolerated in our community and the City is taking any act of vandalism, racism or hatred very seriously,” DaSilva added. East Providence’s newly-formed Community Advisory Board has been made aware of the alleged acts of vandalism and asks that anyone who would like to attend its next meeting or to have their questions, comments and concerns addressed, to join the meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at 6 p.m. at East Providence City Hall Conference Room 306 (third floor). The Mayor’s Community Advisory Board was created by Mayor DaSilva in an effort to bring varying racial and ethnic backgrounds with differing views together. The board, overseen by Municipal Integrity Officer Elmer Pina, was created to promote communication between communities within the city and the administration, to reduce systemic racism and bigotry and to promote the values of diversity and inclusivity within East Providence. “I’m saddened to hear that there may have been racist stickers posted in a city park where citizens and children use” Pina said. “East Providence is rich and diverse and the City is committed to being inclusive. We stand firmly against Racism and its many forms.” We also ask that if you have any further information pertaining to acts of vandalism, that you contact the East Providence Police Department at (401)-435-7600.

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Attorney William C. Maaia was sworn in as associate judge of the East Providence Municipal Court on Wednesday at city hall by Mayor Roberto L. DaSilva. Maaia has a distinguished career practicing law in Rhode Island. Upon graduating from Suffolk University Law School, he served as a special assistant attorney general under former Rhode Island Attorney General Dennis J. Roberts and later as a bail commissioner for the City of East Providence. He has chaired the East Providence School Committee and served on the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education and the Rhode Island Board of Education. He is presently on the Rhode Island PBS Foundation Board of Directors. “It has been a great honor to dedicate my career to public service and the pursuit of justice,” said Maaia. “I look forward

to continuing to serve the residents of this city from the bench.” Maaia founded the Law Offices of William C. Maaia and Associates in 1982. He has represented clients in a wide range of legal matters including corporate and governmental clients including as general counsel for the Pawtucket Water Supply Board and as chief legal counsel for East Bay communications provider Full Channel. He remains in private practice at his firm located at 349 Warren Avenue in East Providence. East Providence Municipal Court hears cases on issues of housing, violations of city ordinances, animal, traffic and boating violations and other matters within the purview of the city. Annually, the court processes more than 5,000 cases. Court is held on Thursday evenings at 5:00 pm

Mayor Appoints Members to New Community Advisory Board

L to R: Municipal Integrity Officer Elmer Pina, Chief William Nebus and Dir. of Administration Napoleon Gonsalves look on as Mayor Bob DaSilva swears in members of the Community Advisory Board Several East Providence residents were appointed and officially sworn in as board members of the newly-formed Mayor’s Community Advisory Board. The board, which was created by Mayor Bob DaSilva in an effort to bring varying racial and ethnic backgrounds with differing views together, held its first meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. The board, overseen by Municipal Integrity Officer Elmer Pina, was created to promote communication between communities within the city and the administration, to reduce systemic racism and bigotry and to promote the values of diversity and inclusivity within East Providence.

September 2020 The Reporter “It is time for change in East Providence and I know this group of diverse and talented individuals will work tirelessly to implement necessary change to our city as it relates to inclusion. The board, which meets on a monthly basis, consists of 17 East Providence residents from a diverse background within the community including: Christine Alves, Rachel Braga, Pamelia Byrd, Keith Cabral, Tatiana DosSantos, Maryann Fonseca, Elizabeth Fox, Rodrigo Pimentel, Christopher Francesconi, Cendhi Arias Henry, Marlon Henry, Noele Hosley, Patrick Kelly, Krista Moravec, Michelle Nuey, David Rangel, Onna Moniz - John

2020 Dolly Searle Golf Winners

This year marks the 65th Dolly Searle Memorial Golf Tournament. The memorial tournament was held at the Agawam Country Club in East Providence. The tournament provides funding for annual scholarships which are awarded to East Providence college-bound graduating high school students who plan to major in recreation, education, fine arts and public service. The 2020 Dolly Searle winners include: 1st Low Gross: David Deverell (73) Best Ball Team: Jim Costello, Karl Zuercher, Craig Carvalho and Rick Trembly Longest Drive: A.M.-Craig Carvalho; P.M.-Dave Melo Closest to the Pin: A.M. –Marcio Avila and George Coelho; P.M.- Dave Melo and Ian McIntosh The East Providence Recreation Department extends its deepest appreciation to Agawam’s head golf professional, Norm Alberigo, as well as our generous sponsors: Anderson Motors Inc.; John Ruggiero’s Auto Body Inc. /J&J Auto; W.R.Watson Funeral Home; Joseph and James Cavaco/E Bros. Inc.; Motoring Technical Services; Woods Heating Service; Joseph R. Crook, Jr.; Nelson Silva, Graphic Ink For more information please call the Recreation Department at 401-435-7511.

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There’s a New Business in Town! Chibi’s Choice Pet Grooming & Supply

For those of you who like stories, here’s ours. I moved here from the Dominican Republic with a background in graphic design and sales. When it came time to look for a job I would love, my wife, born and raised here in RI, thought since I love animals and have an artistic eye, I should try grooming. It turns out she was right and here we are! Now, what is a chibi? Just as here in the United States, one may say, “Kitty Kitty” when calling after a cat one doesn’t know the name of, it is common in the Dominican Republic to say, “Chibi Chibi” when calling after a dog one doesn’t know the name of. So, there you have it! Chibi’s Choice has found a home at 141 Newport Ave, Rumford, RI 02861. We look forward to serving each of the families who enter our doors with genuine and individual care. Chibi’s Choice will provide a selection of food and snacks. Accessories from local entrepreneurs will also be available. As construction is winding down, we do not yet have an exact opening date. Send us an email to contact@ chibischoice.com with your name and number to be contacted when we open! To stay updated, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, @chibischoice. We look forward to getting to know each of your names!

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High-performance windows not only lower heating and cooling bills, they also reduce heat gain during warmer months and add a layer of insulation when you need to keep the heat inside. Triple-pane, Low-E insulated frame windows can save 33% of the heating cost for a typical home in cooler climates, and in hotter environments, double-pane, low solar-gain windows can reduce cooling costs by up to 32%.

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The average house dedicates 5-10% of its energy budget to lighting. To cut your use, switch to LED lights, turn off unneeded lights and, where possible, use natural light. Other measures, like relying on task lights and installing motion detectors, can help further limit your lighting-related energy usage.

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Chorus of East Providence Choral Season Postponed

The Chorus of East Providence has been singing for over 10 years together. The success of our community chorus has been singing weekly, socializing, giving concerts together, and sharing our love of music. The Board of Directors for this 100+ member chorus has met several times since the start of the pandemic to consider how we can continue singing. Sadly, COVID-19 presents too many risks at this time to organize for the fall semester. As such, COEP is announcing that we will not be starting rehearsals in September, a tradition going on 12 years now. While the chorus is still organizing some virtual meetings among members, and considering community service projects, the singing that brings us together is not planned for the fall. The Board will continue to discuss when it may be safe to start up again, in addition to exploring reasonable ways to work virtually. The Chorus of East Providence is grateful to St. Martha’s Church for their hospitality, and for all our supporters in the community. The Chorus of East Providence has been singing for over 10 years together. The success of our community chorus has been singing weekly, socializing, giving concerts together, and sharing our love of music. The Board of Directors for this 100+ member chorus has met several times since the start of the pandemic to consider how we can continue singing. Sadly, COVID-19 presents too many risks at this time to organize for the fall semester. As such, COEP is announcing that we will not be starting rehearsals in September, a tradition going on 12 years now. While the chorus is still organizing some virtual meetings among members, and considering community service projects, the singing that brings us together is not planned for the fall. The Board will continue to discuss when it may be safe to start up again, in addition to exploring reasonable ways to work virtually. The Chorus of East Providence is grateful to St. Martha’s Church for their hospitality, and for all our supporters in the community.

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East Providence Public Libraries Library Director Steps Down City Names Acting Director

East Providence Library Director Michael Carlozzi has stepped down from his role as of August 21, 2020. Carlozzi, who served as director from August 2018 through August 2020, plans to spend time with his newly expanded family. “Michael Carlozzi has been an asset to this administration and to the thousands of residents he served while in the role of library director, Mayor Bob DaSilva said. “We congratulate the Carlozzis on their new arrival and wish them a happy and healthy future.” Mayor Bob DaSilva has named Joyce May, the city’s assistant li-

September Events at the Fuller Creative Learning Center

The Fuller Creative Learning Center continues its schedule of programs and workshops. The schedule for September includes: Adults/Young Adults • Quilting: Block of the Month FULL (contact to be on waiting list) - Tuesdays, September 1 & 15 6:00-7:30pm • Harvest Lunches - Wednesdays, September 2-30 12:00-12:45pm (VIRTUAL) • Outdoor Yoga - Tuesday, September 8 6:00-7:00pm • Adult Painting Tutorial - Thursday, September 10 6:00-7:00pm Children/Teenagers • Play-doh Challenge (VIRTUAL) - Fridays, September 11-25 3:30-4:30pm • Chalk Pastel Series - Tuesdays, September 22 & 29 4:00-4:45pm (VIRTUAL) More information on these events can be found on the East Providence Library website or our Facebook page. You may also contact the Fuller Creative Center at fullercreativelearning@gmail.com or call 401-228-3903 for more information or to register. As an extension of the East Providence Public Library, the Fuller Creative Learning Center focuses on hands-on learning programs and workshops for all ages. Join us at the Center located on 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI for one of these beneficial experiences! For more information contact Ryan McCauley at rmccauley@eplib.org.

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Spotlight on Sports By Bob Rodericks

Two Area Teams Snag State Titles

Post 10 ATC-Townies Win State Championship

Going 4-0 in the playoffs after a successful regular season, The Post 10 ATC-Townies won the Rhode Island Elite Junior Baseball League state championship last month. With traditional American Legion Baseball halting action due to the pandemic, ATC-Townies baseball was organized by Frank DeVall and EPHS coach Bobby Rodericks. “We lost our last baseball season to the Covid-19 virus and these kids haven’t had much baseball or sports lately,” said Rodericks. The teams played before socially distanced crowds and followed recommendations as set forth by the health department. The Rhode Island Elite Junior Baseball League sanctioned the tournament with teams from around the state participating. The ATC-Townies Post 10 team cruised through the regular season with a 15-2 record. Staying undefeated in state playoff action, the team took both games of a doubleheader against Upper Deck-Cumberland Post at Pierce Stadium. The local nine won by scores of 8-0 and 12-7. “These past 2 months I have been blessed to work alongside a group of tremendous young men. A team of 18 put together of many ball players committed to various teams, leading to an everchanging lineup,” said coach Frank DeVall after the championship game. “Over the past weeks this team bought into the “we over me” mentality, came together and played their best baseball at the end.” Post 10-ATC-Townies went 6-0 in the last 5 days of the season vs 5 different teams to win the State Championship 17U Elite Baseball League. “Thank you to all parents, friends and family that have supported this team. Pierce Field had a great atmosphere with a socially distanced crowd. I was very fortunate to be surrounded by committed coaches in Bobby Rodericks, CJ Woods, Andrew Rodrigues and Kevin Leftridge,” added DeVall.

Post 10 ATC-Townies East Providence High School head coach, Bobby Rodericks was glad to get a little baseball in for some of the Townies. “Congrats to all of the players and the very successful first-time coaches Andrew Rodrigues and Cristian CJ Woods who directly impacted this team immensely,” said Rodericks. “Coach DeVall held the fort down day-in and day-out, while I got a preview of the 2021 EPHS Townie Baseball spring season to come.”

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In addition to the Post 10 champs, a group of mostly East Providence ball players on the 10U (age ten & under) AAU Jaguars finished a successful championship season. Also playing under social distancing guidelines (no handshakes, etc.) the New England Jaguars finished 12-0 and breezed through a playoff bracket to win the AAU 10U state championship. Along with the East Providence based team, tourney participants came from Westerly, South Kingstown, Tiverton, Wakefield, Cumberland, Providence, Johnston, Pawtucket, Bristol and others. AAU baseball was established in 1991 and competes against teams from CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT. There are 10-14 regular season league games and playoffs. The locals, the New England Jaguars, were 12-0 in the regular season and the number one tournament seed in the playoffs. The Jags played in the ‘pool game’ on Saturday August 22nd at Kim Rock Field in Rumford and defeated the Shorline Surfers of Westerly 7-2. Finn Loverme pitched 5 great innings and JJ Renaud came in to close out the game in the 6th. Alex Enright had a hot bat with two hits including a home run. Cam Beaudreau also contributed with two hits. In the second game of the Saturday doubleheader, the Jags beat the RI Bandits of Pawtucket 3-1. “Our kids played

September 2020 The Reporter balanced baseball throughout the tourney,” said Jags coach Vincent Enright. “Tommy Coutant pitched awesome with a complete game win. He had 9 strikeouts giving up only 3 hits. Chris Charbonneau came through with the game winning double knocking in 2 runs,” added Enright. The Jags had another doubleheader on Sunday August 23rd. In the first game, the Jags took the semi-final win by knocking off the Shorline Surfers again, 5-1. It was another well balanced performance. Parker Andrew and Finn Loverme had a multiple hit game and Anthony Nolette was the winning pitcher scattering just 6 hits. Once again JJ Renaud came to the mound to secure the final 4 outs to close out for the Jags. That win brought the Jags to the second game of the day – the championship. The Jags faced the tough Stone Crabs from Cumberland. After playing a key shortstop and closing out a couple games, Jonathan “JJ” Renaud started and pitched a complete game striking out 9 and allowing just 6 hits for the Jags win. Cam Beaudreau, Finn Loverme and JJ Renaud each had a multiple hit game. “I’m very proud of these kids. We win with balance. There were great defensive plays all weekend,” said coach Enright. “Everyone does their part and it takes all players to make it work. This team had done so all season,” he added. “Throughout the series, Anthony Nolette, Alex Enright, Jose Figueroa and Chris Charbonneau had such key hits. And it was very impressive to see Jose Figueroa catch all 4 playoff games in this extreme heat and excel at it,” said Enright. For a brief period of time these ATC Post 10 Townies and 10U Jaguars could put the Covid 19 pandemic somewhat aside, stay socially distant for the most part and play some baseball. Summertime and baseball – as it should be. Jaguars Roster: Cam Beaudreau, Chris Charbonneau, Zach Sheinberg, Jordan Nary, Tommy Coutant, Jose Figueroa, Alex Enright, Jonathan “JJ” Renaud, Finn Loverme, Parker Andrews, and Anthony Nolette. Coaches, Vincent Enright and Michael Sabourin.

RI Interscholastic Sports Dealing with Pandemic

In an open letter to the community, newly appointed Executive Director, Michael P. Lunney discusses the approaching Fall athletic season. Confusion reigns as to the possibility of a sports schedule. Lunney writes; “The Principals Committee on Athletics has voted to delay the start date of Fall Sports from August 17th to September 14th – This will allow our schools to reopen for education before athletics are brought into the equation. Our athletes are students first! We have remained consistent in our message that the RIIL will not get ahead of schools that need to reopen and the Governor’s guidance for school sports which is why we have been adamant to not release any information publicly to date. As you know, things are changing rapidly concerning the impact of COVID-19. Health and safety of our athletes, coaches, school personnel and officials remains our main priority. I want to personally thank and commend our coaches who have worked tirelessly to keep students engaged and connected over the past 5 months. Their dedication and support of kids is so important during these difficult times,” wrote Lunney in part.

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SCHOOL NEWS Scholarship Foundation of East Providence Awards More than $208,000 to Local Students Thanks to the generosity of local residents and businesses, Scholarship Foundation (SF) of East Providence awarded scholarships totaling more than $208,000 to East Providence residents this year. More than 150 businesses, organizations, families and individuals sponsored this year’s awards. The scholarship group mailed checks to 181 recipients in August. “We are truly grateful for the support of the community,” notes Joseph Durand, president. “We recognize the financial burden that many East Providence families are facing in these uncertain times, and thank the generous donors for demonstrating their commitment to higher education,” he added. Despite a worldwide pandemic, and in many instances, because of the economic hardships caused by it, students continue to need financial assistance to achieve their educational and career goals. Marking 52 years of volunteer service. Scholarship Foundation of East Providence has provided more than $4 million in scholarships to more than 3,000 local students since its founding in 1968.

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Among the 181 recipients of scholarships administered by Scholarship Foundation of East Providence are Zion Hall, a sophomore at Dean College, studying musical theatre and Angela Braga, a sophomore at Rhode Island College, majoring in nursing.

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As we enter the 2020-2021 school year, Hennessey Elementary is excited to begin a new year of teaching and learning with our heroes! We continue to work with students and families to best meet the needs of all of our students and school community. Hennessey teachers took to TIkTok with their welcome video created by one of their own educators, Mrs. Vieira. You can see that at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=HxGGE24UNX8. We would like to thank Bridgepointe Christian Church for their continued support for all East Providence elementary students at their Back to School Drive Thru that was held at the end of August. The Hennessey Staff is committed to starting the year strong and has been working to create new and engaging ways to connect with students. We will be kicking off our core values teaching in the month of Sept with a focus on safety and our annual Start with Hello school-wide project. We are in uncertain times but some things are certain, Hennessey students and staff will continue to work hard each day, and we will continue to show the importance of our core values of being SAFE, RESPECTFUL and PROUD! We look forward to connecting with you all soon!

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scoutING AROUND Craft Fair Canceled

Due to safety concerns caused by the Coronavirus, the East Providence Scout House Association will not hold its annual craft fair at the East Providence High School this November. The East Providence Scout House Association maintains and operates the scout house located at 351 Willett Avenue in Riverside which is used by East Providence Girl Scouts to hold their troop meetings.

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Newman UCC New Program

What does a church do during a pandemic? Well, if that church is Newman UCC, we create new programming... programming you may have been looking for. Launching on September 20 is a new Faith Formation program for those between the ages of 13 and 113. (Although honestly, if someone who is 114 wants to join in... we will let them) We are calling it Faith-FULL Affirmations, though some may call it “Confirmation For All Ages.” Others may even call it “Membership Classes.” And you know what? They would all be right. Our new program, Faith-Full Affirmations is a “Confirmation”style program for adults AND youth. It is for anyone seeking membership into the church as well as those who are looking to strengthen their knowledge of the Bible, faith practices and what it means to belong. Faith-FULL Affirmations is a three-module program which will be offered on Sunday mornings at 9am using the Zoom platform. You are invited to participate in one module, two modules, or all three if you’d like. Each module is scheduled for five (5) consecutive Sunday mornings. Here›s the schedule: Bible Boot Camp - September 20 - October 18 Beliefs & Belongings - November 1 - 29 Faith Practices - January 3 – 31 If you would like to participate, contact Pastor Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742 ext. 11. For those seeking to use Faith-FULL Affirmations as a gateway to membership, you must complete two modules, one of which must be Beliefs & Belongings. Any youth participating in Faith-FULL Affirmations as a “Confirmation” program are required to have an adult participate alongside them.

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OBITUARIES • Terrence M. Goodwin, 54, of Read Avenue, Coventry and formerly of Riverside passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. • Margaret E. (Lovett) Dorosko, 70, of Timberland Drive, Riverside, died peacefully and unexpectedly at home on July 26, 2020. • Joseph E. Hebert, 87, of Cushman Avenue passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home. • Michel (Mitch) Akkaoui, 89, of Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside Terrace, Riverside, died peacefully on August 3, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. • Maria C. Medeiros, 70, of Cushman Ave., East Providence, died August 5 at home with her loving family by her side. • Evelyn Saltzman passed away peacefully on August 6. • Estelle B. (Baril) McGovern, 92, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. • Delores Philomena Geneva Costa Bliss, 84, of Riverside, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020 in her beautiful home. • Steven P. Oliver, 70, of Rumford and also of the Villages, Florida, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. • Deborah A. Cundy, 88, of East Providence, died peacefully on August 11, 2020. • Joanna G Brown of East Providence passed away at home on August 11th 2020 at age 93. • Arlene C. Zarembka, 88, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2020. • Veretta Glee Jungwirth, passed away at the age of 85 on Thursday, August 13th, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. • Maria C. (Prazeres) DaRoca, passed away on August 16, 2020 at the age of 91. • Mary E. “Beth” (Clare) Santos, 61, of Cypress Street, Riverside, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday August 18, 2020. • Helen (Smile) Allcock, 90, of Riverside passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, surrounded by family. • Rocco Marzilli M.D., 91, of East Providence and Jamestown, RI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020. • Robert J. “Bob” Hughes, 88, of Delway Road, East Providence, died unexpectedly on August 19, 2020 at Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence. • Norma C McCagney, 89, of Rumford passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving daughters. • Donna Jeanne Bass, 78, was called into Everlasting Life on Thursday, August 20, 2020. • Marion B. Lapre, 97, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. • Dorothy K. Hazelton, 90, formerly of Pawtucket Avenue, Rumford passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 with her daughter by her side at Brentwood Nursing Home. • Phyllis Mooreman (Pryor), 82, of Rumford, died on August 22, 2020 sur► rounded by family. • Marjorie May (Fox) Green, 89, of Rum► ford, formerly of South Attleboro, MA passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 ► HEAT ▪ HOT WATER ▪ AC ▪ GENERATORS at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Walcott St Pawtucket, RI 02860 ● 746 Victory Highway, W Greenwich, RI 02817 Providence.

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Thank you to all of the volunteers who continue to shared their time and talent sewing cloth face masks. If you are in need of a face mask or you want to volunteer to sew, please contact Pat Thomas at the East Providence Senior Center at 401-270-1863. Thank you also to our volunteer drivers who have been picking up food bags from the East Providence Food Pantry and delivering them out into our community. In the month of August our volunteers delivered 100 food pantry bags to those unable to get to the food pantry due to the Covid –19 pandemic. The Senior Center delivers food pantry bags every Tuesday. If you are in need of food and unable to get to the pantry, give us a call at 401-435-7800 for more information. If you are interested in volunteering, go onto the City of East Providence website at www.eastprovidenceri.net and click on jobs and volunteers. Thank you for your generosity!

Virtual Community

Age-Friendly Rhode Island Virtual Community Center Check out the new Virtual Community Center on the AgeFriendly Rhode Island website: www.agefriendlyri.org . Go to the website and click on Virtual Community Center. Check out all the fun activities to keep you connected while sheltering in place. Click onto the calendar of events for a peak at what Age Friendly RI Virtual Community Center is offering in the month of September. • Stretch and Relax Fitness Class (Live) • Core Fitness Class • Laughter Yoga with Larry O’Brien (Live) • Mindfulness Tuesday, 15 minute Pause • Dance For All People with Rachel Balaban (Live) • Age Friendly Rhode Island Radio Hour (Live) • Rhode Island Virtual Memory Café (Pre-Register) • Cardio dance Fitness Class (Live) • Aging Strong –Seated Lover Body • Practicas De Mindfulness En Español • Sunday Guided Mindful Yoga and Discussion • SAGE RI Zoom Café • Coffee with the Age Friendly Rhode Island Interns

Zoom YOGA

Sponsored by Blue Cross, Blue Shield of RI Susan Bayley is teaching a Zoom Yoga class. Classes are Fridays from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. If you would like to try it out contact Susan at Susanabayley@icloud.com. Susan will send you an invite to join in.

Telehealth Nutrition Appointments

Ann Marie Sabula, MA, RDN, LDN, CDE, CDOE, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Diabetes Educator is available to schedule a telehealth nutrition appointment. A telehealth appointment can

be done via telephone or Face Time and is a great and safe way to get nutrition advice during the current health crisis. For more information please call Ann Marie at 401-447-6299.

The Age-Friendly RI Radio Hour Listen Weekly on AM 790 Wednesdays From 3:00-4:00 PM

Each Week Guests Join the Host, Catherine Taylor For a Schedule of Upcoming Shows Vist: https://agefriendlyri. org/radio-hour/. Don’t worry if you missed some shows, past shows are available on line.

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The State Health Insurance Program

The State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) provides assistance to individuals who are aging into or who are already enrolled in the Medicare system. SHIP counselors provide individual, unbiased counseling to Medicare eligible beneficiaries to help them understand health care cost/coverage and to make the most appropriate choice for their health care needs. SHIP serves Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, adults with disabilities, and lowincome individuals who may qualify for as-

sistance programs. Whether you are turning 65 or under the age of 65 and receive Social Security Disability benefits, SHIP counselors can help you make informed choices and answer your questions. For more information or to schedule an appointment call East Bay Community Action Program at 401-435-7876. Consider becoming SHIP volunteer. The position offers great learning opportunities, online training, and meaningful work, as well as gratitude and appreciation from beneficiaries.

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Meals On Wheels

The East Providence Senior Center is delivering Meals on Wheels to individuals who are age 60 or older who are homebound, unable to drive/utilize public transportation, leave their home independently, unable to shop and/or prepare a nutritious meal due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For more information call the East Providence Senior Center at 401-435-7800.

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Please make your reservations at least 24 hours in advance • East Providence Senior Cafe Phone: (401)-270-1814 • For Goldsmith/City View Cafe Phone: (401) 434-7645 These boxed lunches are for people aged 60/+ or disabled individuals. A suggested donation of $3.00 per boxed lunch will help to sustain the program.

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This is a global movement celebrating the many benefits of relationships between adults aged 60+ and young people. Though the month, we seek to raise awareness about societal changes that have created the need for mindfully uniting the generations. Ideas to mix generations include: • Read a story out loud • Bird watch together • Tell a family story • Ask a child about their day, school or work • Listen to favorite music together • Watch sports together • Bake cookies • Go fishing • Take up knitting/crochet together • Tell and listen to childhood memories

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From the State House It’s Time to End Gender Discrimination in Health Care Premiums

By V. Susan Sosnowski and William J. Conley, Jr. On February 11, the Rhode Island Senate unanimously passed legislation, SB 2125, prohibiting health insurers from charging women more for their health insurance. Again. In fact, this legislation has passed the Senate by overwhelming margins for each of the past eight years. Women have long been required to pay more than men for similar services and products, and not just with health insurance. However, equal rights includes equal costs as well as equal pay. It is incomprehensible that in 2020 we could allow providers to charge different premiums on the basis of a person’s gender. As a state, we should not tolerate sexism of any kind, particularly in economic matters. Sexism in healthcare is especially egregious, and it should not be allowed. On July 23rd, the Senate Finance Committee heard testimony on budget Article 20 which pertains to healthcare reform. Part of that section of the proposed state budget codifies certain provisions including the essential benefits of the Affordable Care Act into Rhode Island law. However, the ACA only prohibits small group and individual health insurance coverage from discriminating based on one’s gender. The Senate bill, SB 2125, goes further and prohibits discrimination in that coverage as well as discrimination based on gender in large group market health insurance (groups with 50 or more employees). The Rhode Island Health Insurance Commissioner wrote in support of the legislation on January 27, 2020 that “…enacting this legislation…will have limited impact on the large market.” We are disappointed that the entirety of the gender rating bill is not included in Budget Article 20. Nevertheless, with the steadfast support of our Senate colleagues, we will continue our fight to end gender discrimination in healthcare in Rhode Island this year, either through inclusion in the budget or by passage of the Senate bill in the General Assembly. V. Susan Sosnowski is Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Environment & Agriculture, and sponsor of SB 2125. William J. Conley, Jr. is Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.

Rep. Serodio Strongly Opposes Removing Portuguese Contractors from State’s Minority Business Enterprise List

East Providence – Rep. Joe Serodio, a Democrat who represents District 64 in the House of Representatives and is running for re-election, is vehemently opposed to legislation that would remove Portuguese Rhode Islanders from the state’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) list. The list is used to award minority-owned businesses with state contracts, such as building projects. “At a time when our state and country is so divided, now is not the time to erect further barriers to prosperity by pitting our strong and diverse communities against each other. Portuguese Rhode Islanders, particularly those in East Providence, share a rich and deep history with Rhode Island. We are immigrants who came to this state to provide for our families and build upon the American Dream. We share the same stories, similar struggles, and the same close-knit but small population that every other minority community in our state possesses. We have experienced discrimination, lack of opportunities, and unfair characterizations of our culture and people,” said Rep. Serodio.

The legislation that Rep. Serodio opposes, H 8123, was introduced in the RI House of Representatives on July 30, 2020 and deletes Portuguese people from those eligible to be considered as minorities for purposes of awarding public works projects. “In every metric, such as only representing 9.7 percent of the state’s population, Portuguese Rhode Islanders are indeed a minority community. The MBE list is supposed to lift our minority-owned businesses to success and equality, and it is for this reason that I am strongly opposed to removing Portuguese Rhode Island businesses from the MBE list,” added Rep. Serodio. Rep. Serodio was born in Portugal and came to East Providence as a child. He finished school here, and then founded and built his own small business, America Travel, in East Providence. He is a member of the Holy Ghost Beneficial Brotherhood and the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity in East Providence. Representative Serodio is a founding member of the East Providence Soccer Club and a past president of the East Providence Portuguese School. He is also a past board member of the PortugueseAmerican Scholarship Foundation and the Portuguese American Business Association.

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Roger Williams University Announces Spring 2020 Graduates

Bristol, RI -- The following local residents were among the students who received their degrees in May as part of the Class of 2020: • Joshua Brennan-Audino, Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Management. • Matthew D’Amico, Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics • Lyndsey Ferreira, B.A. in Public Health. • Stephanie Ferri, Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Paralegal • Elizabeth Furtado, B.S. in Criminal Justice. • Sabrina Martins, B.S. in Forensic Science. • Corey Motta, B.A. in Graphic Design Communications. • Suzanne Paglia, Cum Laude with a B.S. in Paralegal Studies. • Kelsey Poissant, B.S. in Criminal Justice. • Kelcie Popolillo, B.S. in Criminal Justice. • Hayley Powrie, Certificate in Paralegal Studies. • Samuel Slusarski, B.S. in Criminal Justice.

Students Named to Dean’s List and Graduate from Bates College

Lewiston, ME-- Hannah Fitts of Rumford, graduated after majoring in physics and minoring in mathematics. Fitts was also named to the dean’s list for the winter semester ending in April 2020. Fitts was inducted into the Bates Scholar-Athlete Society, an organization which honors graduating seniors who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or have received special nomination from the faculty for outstanding academic achievement in their junior and senior years, and who have participated in a varsity sport for a minimum of three years. Rafi Wolfson of Riverside, graduated after majoring in environmental studies. Wolfson was also named to the dean’s list for the winter semester ending in April 2020.

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Emily Decrescenzo Named to Dean’s List at Loyola University

Baltimore, MD -- Emily Decrescenzo, a member of the class of 2023 from Riverside, has been named to the spring 2020 Dean’s List at Loyola University Maryland.

Alexis Lindsey Graduates from SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY - Alexis Lindsey of Riverside, RI, graduated from SUNY Oneonta with a Bachelor of Science in Art.

Resident Named to Simmons University Dean’s List

Boston, Mass. - Morgan Monteiro of East Providence was named to the 2020 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston.

Bryant University Class of 2020: Resilient. Innovative. Prepared for Success.

Smithfield, RI -- Bryant University is pleased to recognize the Class of 2020 who have completed their undergraduate studies to earn a Bryant University degree, one which has more value now than at any time in Bryant’s history. • James Picerelli, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Team and Project Management. • Thor Silva, Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Marketing. • Sasha Almeida-Beers, Master of Arts degree in Communication. • Kelli-JoVazquez, Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics.

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CLASSIFIEDS WANTED

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted: Looking for a senior citizen to work at Seekonk Flea Market every Sunday from 4:45 am – 12 noon, now through December 2020. Call Linda at 401-263-5737.

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VACATION RENTALS

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