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East Providence News Briefs Completion of Emergency Water Supply Interconnection is Announced

The Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA) and the City of East Providence (CITY) are pleased to announce that the pipeline interconnection between the two water supply systems has been completed and activated. The $6.9 million project which consists of 1.5 miles of 24-inch pipeline links the BCWA East Bay Pipeline with the East Providence water system at the Kent Heights water storage facilities.

The critical interconnection provides an emergency water supply from Providence Water to either utility.

“This interconnection is a significant milestone as it provides greater water security for both Bristol County Water and the City of East Providence,” said Stephen Coutu, P.E., Executive Director and Chief Engineer for BCWA. “We wish to thank the Mayor and his staff for their support and cooperation as well as the residents and businesses that were along the project route for their patience and understanding during construction of this critical infrastructure project.”

“Our administration took the safety and security of our residents’ access to water very seriously,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said.

“This project had been tabled by previous councils and administrations – but we took action. We sat with the Bristol County Water Authority and moved this project forward so that our residents can have continued, reliable access to water.”

The completion of this essential water infrastructure project establishes a backup water supply for both BCWA and the City of East Providence. If something should happen to either utility’s pipeline, both will still be able to provide safe, reliable water to its customers.

BCWA completely funded the $6,909,780 project with East Providence providing support and assistance with traffic control during construction. The construction work was performed by CB Utilities of Bristol, RI and the design engineering firm was Beta Group from Lincoln, RI. The new interconnection comes after BCWA experienced two leaks in April 2019 in its East Bay Pipeline. The leaks were unexpected and took more than six months to identify, access and repair. During that time, an existing East Providence interconnection was used selectively with activated water restrictions, as it was not able to supply

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enough water to support both utilities’ full distribution needs.

The new water main and interconnection will be able to provide a greater backup supply of water if such a need should arise in the future for either utility. Additionally, the City of East Providence will now be able to move forward with its long-anticipated inspection of its water transmission main from Providence that was installed in the 1960s. The inspection work is tentatively scheduled to take place towards the end of July and into early August of this year.

Both BCWA and East Providence continue to work cooperatively in the long-term objective of securing a redundant source of supply with a pipeline connection to Pawtucket Water. They recently agreed to share in the cost of the design of that project which is currently in progress.

While the pipeline interconnection is complete and active, final paving of the impacted roadways remains to be completed.

Those streets will be milled and paved curb to curb and are scheduled to be completed this summer.

front. The East Providence Yacht Club has the bridge practically touching its recently renovated building, deck, docks and property. Open views of the waterfront are totally obstructed from many angles. Expansion of public boating is prohibited due to this bridge and underwater hazards. I have heard from many boaters who will not enter the cove for fear of this hazardous waterway,” said Rodericks.

The removal of the unsafe piers and bridge remnant would greatly increase the quality of East Providence’s waterfront and the potential for an increase in Rhode Island tourism. RI Waterfront Events / Live Nation at Bold Point Park continue to see many popular events. The removal and cleanup of this eyesore and water hazard will help the concert venues greatly. Contrast this with the other side of the bay. Providence had its half of this old bridge removed years ago. The result is a beautiful India Point Park and recreation area. The EP side has been ignored for years.

Abandoned India Point Bridge to be Torn Down

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“I am pleased to announce a major development in my ongoing effort to transform a vital part of the East Providence Waterfront District. In September of 2019 I introduced a council ordinance seeking the removal of abandoned piers and the abandoned India Point Bridge. The ordinance received unanimous passage from the City Council and Waterfront District Commission,” said ordinance sponsor Councilman Bob Rodericks. The India Point Bridge was a swing bridge which spanned the Seekonk River, connecting the City of Providence, Rhode Island at India Point to the City of East Providence at Watchemoket. It was last used sparingly in 1974. The original structure was a covered bridge built in 1835 for the Boston and Providence Railroad. After its closing, the United States Coast Guard eventually determined the bridge to be a navigational hazard. The City of Providence had ownership at one point but turned it over to the Federal Government. Many plans and years of discussion fell through and the rusting, dangerous remnants of this structure remain an eyesore and navigational hazard, keeping pleasure & business watercraft away from the East Providence side of the river.

“Area waterfront businesses are obstructed by its presence and are limited in plans to expand recreational, business, boating and public access to the water-

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“When I first introduced the idea, I was advised by many that the Federal Government would never support the plan and bureaucratic red tape and cost would stand in the way. I sought the help of Congressman David Cicilline and Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed. Their staff aides worked closely with me and the Army Corps of Engineers. Our City Waterfront District and Economic Development Commissions also supported the effort. I received support and assistance from Mayor Bob DaSilva and Director of Planning & Economic Development, William Fazioli,” said Rodericks.

Eventually the US Army Corps of Engineers agreed to have the bridge removed at their cost. The remaining hurdle was that the private EP Yacht Club Owners would have to pay for removal of some piers and their docks temporarily, while the Army Corps removes the main bridge. This would cost the local business about $50,000. “I met with the Yacht Club owners, Mayor DaSilva and Director Fazioli in August, 2021 and discussed the possibility of an EDC loan an other options for the business.”

In May, the East Providence Economic Development Commission (EDC) approved a loan to support this project. “The EDC continues to strive to prudently support projects that assist in the economic growth and development of our City,” EDC Chairwoman Michelle Botelho said in a press release. The locally owned waterfront bar and grill owned by East Providence resident Mikel Perry & family, will do their part for this project. The business will remove the mooring pilings & docks so that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can then remove the massive old bridge. This is a loan and not an outright grant. Work is slated to begin in the fall of 2022 with a completion date in early 2023. I can’t wait to see our wide-open views of the bay when this work is done.”

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The Rhode Island House passed legislation to enable the City of East Providence to accelerate East Providence’s motor vehicle tax phase out by one year. East Providence has a different fiscal year than the State of Rhode Island and because of this, the City’s car tax phase out began a year later than all other Rhode Island’s 38 cities and towns.

While all other municipalities were preparing to enter the 2023 local fiscal year phase out schedule, East Providence was entering the 2022 local fiscal year phase out schedule. The original proposal in this year’s state budget would have kept East Providence on the Local Fiscal Year 2022 schedule and would have eliminated the local fiscal year 2023 next year.

“Working with Gov. Dan McKee’s Office and our state delegation at the General Assembly we were able to accelerate past our 2022 schedule to the 2023 phase out schedule,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said.

“This helped us eliminate approximately 3,300 more vehicles off the tax roll and it cut the average motor vehicle tax bill by about 40 percent to 50 percent.”

With being able to accelerate ahead to the fiscal year 2023 phase out of the motor vehicle tax parameters, a car valued at $10,000 will now have a tax bill of $20, as opposed to the original plan which would have resulted in a tax bill of $75.

Next year, the motor vehicle car tax will be completely phased out for East Providence. The budget amendment allowing us to move from the 2022 schedule to the 2023 schedule passed the House Thursday, and willphased go before Senate Next year,on the motor vehicle carJune tax will16 be completely out for Eastthe Providence.

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“Thank you to House Majority Whip Katherine Kazarian, Rep. Gregg Amore, Rep. Brianna Henries, Sen.Valerie “Thank you to House Majority Whip Katherine Kazarian, Rep. Gregg Amore, Lawson, Rep. Brianna and Henries, Sen.Valerie Lawson,for and Sen. Cynthia Coyne for their on this legislation,” Sen. Cynthia Coyne their assistance on assistance this legislation,” noted noted Mayor DaSilva.

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City, State officials rally to delay property revaluation; Legislation passes

The East Providence City Administration released a statement concerning property tax revaluation. “The City of East Providence Administration, together with the City Council, has

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City, State Officials Rally to Delay Property Revaluation; Legislation Passes

The East Providence City Administration released a statement concerning property tax revaluation. “The City of East Providence Administration, together with the City Council, has worked with state legislators to pass legislation which authorized the City to delay the implementation of the most recent revaluation until December 2022.

Mayor Bob DaSilva worked with legislators including House Majority Whip Katherine Kazarian, Rep. Gregg Amore, Rep. Liana Cassar, Rep. Brianna Henries, Sen. Valarie Lawson, and Sen. Cynthia Coyne to pass legislation delaying the city’s revaluation and using the assessed values as of the last completed statistical valuation performed as of December 31, 2018.

The findings of the revaluation showed the real estate market was unstable and faced large fluctuations in value within the various classes of property within East Providence.”

The housing market saw an unprecedented acceleration between March 2021 and March 2022. The market had an extreme imbalance in supply and demand driving the sales prices of certain property types to inflated levels and the City believes that many of the contributing factors for the inflation were related to the pandemic. As the City approached the end of the revaluation process and saw rising interest rates, gas prices and the war in Ukraine, it was determined that delaying the revaluation by a year was the right move for our residents. One of the main purposes of a revaluation is to be sure that all properties are assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

This was an atypical evaluation period what would have unfairly burdened our property owners with an enormous tax increase at a time when we are all facing higher costs because of global events.

“We worked hard to pass this legislation to benefit the people,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said.

“The assessment of real estate needs to be based on stable market conditions. With the unstable market conditions and large fluctuations, we had to move to request this delay and we are thankful to all our partners at the local and state level for working to pass this legislation.”

“Had we moved forward with this revaluation and had we not worked with our state delegation to make this change, residents would have seen artificially inflated increases in tax payments for the next three years,” DaSilva added.

“The mailing of this year’s tax bill has been delayed because we were awaiting the passing of this legislation. We expect real estate bills to be issued the week of June 13, 2022.

The due date for the discount is July 1, 2022. Property owners will see an approximate 1.6 percent tax increase – which is on average a $70 increase.”

Council Approves Construction of Riverside Rec Lot

The City of East Providence will be constructing a long awaited new parking lot located to the south of Riverside Middle School. The East Providence City Council voted in favor of the $412,000 contract enabling Yard Works Inc., (the contractor with the lowest bid) to construct the lot. Yard Works Inc. will construct the porous pavement parking lot, wood guard rails, striping and paving of the walking paths. The parking lot project will be paid with $352,700 in Capital Improvement Funds approved by the Council. The remaining $60,000 balance will be paid via American Rescue Plan Act funds.

The improvements come as the Riverside Recreation Complex is being used more and more for softball, baseball, football, cheerleading and other uses. This parking lot will offer parking immediately adjacent to the recreation field. All organizations using the Riverside Recreation Field will be asked to use this lot once it is constructed to alleviate any concerns of surrounding neighbors.

The new area will serve the parking needs of visitors to both the Riverside Recreation Field and the new multi-use athletic field. The field will be designed for use by football, soccer and lacrosse teams. The area will also feature the repurposed “Friends of Townie Athletics” scoreboard from the former turf field at the high school. The plan was approved by a prior City Council but never acted on until now. “The congestion and neighborhood parking problems are horrendous,” said Councilman Nate Cahoon. “This will solve many needs of the area,” he added.

Catalytic Converter Policy Passed by City Council & State House

In May 2022, Councilman at Large Bob Rodericks submitted a proposed ordinance to help prevent the local theft of catalytic converters. “I have received several requests to do something about the number of thefts going on in the City,” said Rodericks. His ordinance included the following, in part: Continued on next page...

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The Reporter July 2022 • No person or entity licensed by the City of East Providence may purchase or otherwise accept or acquire a motor vehicle part known as a catalytic converter from another person or entity unless the seller or offeror presents proof of identification in addition to a bill of sale or other legal document demonstrating ownership of said catalytic converter. The licensee shall retain photocopies or digital images of said documentation.

• In addition, every person or entity licensed by the City of East Providence shall record all catalytic converter transactions.

The licensee shall, upon request, present any records created pursuant to this section to the chief of police or his or her designee. The records created pursuant to this section shall include the following: (1) Date of transaction; (2) Name, address, telephone number, and signature of the person from whom the catalytic converter was purchased or received.

(3) A photocopy or digital image of the person’s photo identification; (4) License plate number and vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle used to transport the catalytic converter to the licensee, whenever applicable; (5) A description of the catalytic converter; (6) A photograph of the catalytic converter; (7) Photocopies or digital images of the bill of sale or other legal document demonstrating ownership by the seller or offeror; and (8) Price paid by the licensee for the catalytic converter.

Every person or entity licensed by the City of East Providence shall keep for a period of ten (10) days the catalytic converter acquired. During said holding period, the catalytic converter shall be kept separate and distinct from other property and shall not be disfigured or treated in any way by which its identity may be destroyed or affected. No person or entity licensed by the City of East Providence shall be permitted to acquire catalytic converters in exchange for cash.

The House of Representatives approved legislation last month aimed to curb theft of catalytic converters. The bill would require those buying a catalytic converter to get the vehicle information from

which it was removed. The House of Representatives approved legislation on aimed to curb theft of catalytic converters. Either the vehicle registration or vehicle identification number would fulfill this requirement. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, there has been an significant increase in catalytic converter thefts in the nation since March 2020.

“This isn’t a guarantee to stop all catalytic converter thefts, but it should help a lot,” added Rodericks. The ordinance received second passage unanimously.

Turner Reservoir Warning

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Turner Reservoir in East Providence due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms.

Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. While toxin production is variable during blooms, the sample from Turner Reservoir did have a potentially harmful level of a cyanotoxin. https://eastprovidenceri.gov/.../ridoh-and-dem-recommend

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Turner Reservoir

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Turner Reservoir in East Providence due to blue-green algae blooms. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. While toxin production is variable during blooms, the sample from Turner Reservoir did have a potentially harmful level of a cyanotoxin.

“People should be careful not to ingest water or eat fish from these ponds. All recreation, including fishing, boating, and kayaking, should be avoided. Animals who may ingest pond water are especially at risk from exposure to the algal toxins, so owners should not allow pets to drink or swim in the water. Skin contact with water containing blue-green algae commonly causes irritation of the skin, nose, eyes, and/or throat. Common health effects associated with ingesting water containing algal toxins include stomach-ache, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. Rarer health effects include dizziness, headache, fever, liver damage, and nervous system damage. Young children and pets are at a particular risk for health effects associated with algal toxins. People who have had contact with pond waters and experience those symptoms should contact their healthcare provider. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice,” said DEM and RIDOH officials. For more information and a list of current and historical advisories, go to www. dem.ri.gov/bluegreen Please send reports of suspected blue-green algae blooms, along with photographs, if possible to DEM. OWRCyano@dem.ri.gov.

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What Have We Learned?

“Start with what’s necessary. Then start working on the possible.

And suddenly, you’re doing what was impossible.” –St. Francis Assisi In the past three years, the only constant was change. COVID, a new high school, rise and falls of natural resources, and a new form of government. So much has happened, but the question remains: what have we learned?

As your Councilman, I take the time to reflect on our city’s legislative items, developments, and the future of our sustainability. I ask myself, “What does tomorrow look like for East Providence?

What can we do better? What should not be revisited?” Finally and most importantly, “How do we create more of a government that is sustainable and accountable for and to the people?”

This term, we took care of what was necessary, adjusting to the new form of government. Now, with some acquired insight, here are possibilities to improve economic methods to become better financial stewards of our city’s finances AND create a more equitable spread of power to the people of our city.

In 2020 I spearheaded a discussion and ballot question to reconvene the Charter Commission. This would be done to review our city charter more consistently. This seemed to be a welcomed change, with a 67.4% voter approval rate. Our current Charter will now be reviewed every eight years. They will reconvene in January 2023.

The commission will consist of hard-working, tax-paying, everyday people who want to see our city’s laws be fair, equitable, and a vessel for the people.

The incoming council will have that opportunity to debate and work with the new Charter Commission to make necessary changes to our Charter. A proper legislative process. As it is a living document serving the people, it will require ongoing improvements. My duty as a councilman is to see this process through and provide a valiant effort to ensure our city’s future always thrives through a balanced and fair legislative process. If re-elected, I will spearhead this conversation, especially in the following sections of our Charter: Sec. 2-1.0 Council not to interfere in appointments or removal by mayor; council to act through mayor in dealing with subordinates.

During the first year of his four-year term, the mayor selectively denied department heads to attend council meetings, which interrupted progress on projects and the legislative process. After repeatedly asking the city solicitor on record if the issue could be remedied by ordinance, the answer was a resounding, “NO.” I took it upon myself to research the Charter and ultimately found the charter provisions that did, in fact, provide the language needed, which resulted in a subsequent passing of an ordinance. This should be memorialized in the Charter.

Sec. 5-12. Adoption of budget.

Sec. 5-3. Preparation and submission of budget.

The change from a city manager to a mayoral form of government reduced the time period for the council to study and pass the budget. I introduced an ordinance that allowed additional time. However, the Charter should be changed to memorialize the ordinance.

Sec. 3-9. City solicitor.

The mayor selects the solicitor and assistant solicitor. The council, as a separate branch of government, should have the

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Boards and Commissions.

With the exception of two boards, the mayor appoints all 200 plus members to all boards and commissions, including the Planning and Zoning Boards. These are crucial boards to be appointed by one member of the city government. By having a diverse selection chosen by different council people within their respective wards, we establish an accurate representation of East Providence.

Sec. 4-7. Transfer of appropriations.

Revise the mayor’s ability to transfer unencumbered appropriations balance from department to department. There is over five million dollars hidden in plain sight in the budget at any given time.

Example: 2020, 2021, and 2022 budgets allocated funds for 13 vacant police positions. I argued that the 13 positions would be impossible to fill within a fiscal year, so why fund that line item to that extent.

There is also a 1.2 million dollar line item for police details. An officer works a detail, the city pays the officer, and the city waits for reimbursement from the contractor/vendor. This is a necessary line item and, at minimum, an over-inflated line item that affects the overall police budget. These funds can be moved within the last three months of the budget.

Sec. 5-15. Fund balance and budget act.

At least 1% of anticipated general fund operating revenues must go into capital improvements.

In budget years 2020 and 2021, all revenues went into capital improvements. I argued that only 1% should go into capital and the remainder into the general fund in order to reduce the tax increase.

It is my recommendation that capital improvement funds be capped at 1%. By creating this change, it places the city’s finances free and available for emergencies and gives autonomy at any time to implement new projects, rather than waiting for the fiscal year to end.

Finally: Currently, there is no mechanism to reevaluate capital improvement projects that have sat on the shelf for three-plus years. Are the needs of the community the same today as there were three years ago?

Example: The clearing of four acres of trees at the Riverside Rec Center. With the building of the new high school, Pierce Field will now be underutilized. Will the community need another soccer field at the Riverside Rec Center?

Like the opening quote, we start with the necessary; then we work on the possible. If we take an honest inventory of where we have been, where we are, and where we want to be and work for the people, this next term will get us to begin working towards what we once thought was impossible.

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Economic Development Commission Pushes Forward on Two Local Projects

East Providence, RI – The East Providence Economic Development Commission (EDC) has approved two new loans to support local small business development projects at its April and May meetings.

“The EDC continues to strive to prudently support projects that assist in the economic growth and development of our City,” EDC Chairwoman Michelle Botelho said.

At its April meeting the East Providence Economic Development Commission approved a loan in the amount of $99,999 for the purpose of implementing building improvements for Union Bar at 332 Bullocks Point Ave. On May 26 the loan closing was held at East Providence city hall. The Union Bar is owned by Ruarri Miller, a Riverside resident.

In addition at its May meeting, the Commission also approved a $50,000 loan to the East Providence Yacht Club, a locally-owned waterfront bar and grill owned by East Providence resident Mikel Perry.

The Yacht Club, located at 9 Pier Road in the Bold Point area of the East Providence waterfront and featuring a well utilized marina with a capacity of about 30 boat slips, is tasked with removing the mooring pilings that are located on the property so that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers can access and remove the remnants of the decommissioned railroad bridge for navigation and safety reasons. Removal of the bridge will also enable the Club to increase the number of boat slips while also enabling unobstructed views to the river. Work is slated to begin in the fall of 2022 with a completion date in early 2023.

“The Union Bar project will provide much needed revitalization to Riverside Square while the East Providence Yacht Club project will allow the City to partner in the beautification of our waterfront,” Botelho added. “Our community will exponentially benefit from both projects for years to come.”

“These loans are examples of our administration’s concerted effort to help small businesses grow and expand in East Providence,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said. “Our administration is committed to helping our continued on page 10...

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The Reporter July 2022 local business owners by providing businesses with the necessary resources to succeed while also supporting the entrepreneurial spirit in our community.”

The City is working to expand its current micro and commercial small business loan program by allocating to the program a portion of funds from the sale of the Platt Waters school property. In the last three years, the City of East Providence, through the Economic Development Commission, has issued loans to 20 small businesses totaling $641,000.

“Adding a portion of the proceeds (approximately $853,000) from the Platt Watters property sales to this loan program, enables us to expand our support of existing East Providence businesses and new businesses wishing to make East Providence home,” DaSilva added.

East Providence Economic Development Commission approved a $50,000 loan to the East Providence Yacht Club, a locally-owned waterfront bar and grill owned by East Providence resident Mikel Perry.

City Announces RFP for Prepaid Gift Card Program

East Providence, RI –The City of East Providence is seeking proposals from interested vendors for its prepaid debit card program.

The City is excited to announce its new gift card program which will assist East Providence residents and registered small businesses while also fueling our local, small business community.

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“This gift card program will not only help residents, but it will So many of my dreams also help local, small businesses to recover from the effects of the have come true. Now it is COVID-19 pandemic,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said. time to discuss how we The program, which will include 2,000 prepaid $100 gift cards can work together to make subsidized by the City of East Providence, will be supported with federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). your dreams a reality, too.

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The East Providence Democratic City Committee-Ward One met recently to endorse and/or support local and state democratic candidates for the upcoming election. Ward One Chairman Thomas Brun announced that the Ward One Committee unanimously voted to endorse Frank Rego for City Council, Ward One and Charles S. Tsonos, School Committee, Ward One. At this time, the membership also unanimously voted to support the following state legislative candidates: Robert Britto, RI State Senate, District 18, Valarie Lawson, RI Senate, District 14 and Representative Katherine S. Kazarian, RI House, District 63. State legislative candidates are endorsed by their respective senate and representative committees and supported by their ward committees.

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We would like to thank Boy Scouts Troop 55 with the cleanup of the Legion property as well as refreshing the garden around the flagpole. Thank you to all who came out to replace flags at Gates of Heaven Cemetery including but not limited to East Providence Elks Lodge 2337, Cub Scouts Troop 5.

Thank you to Mayor Dasilva and the City of East Providence for their assistance and cooperation to help us make the parade another success. There were multiple agencies involved in this huge undertaking & it’s certainly much appreciated. Also, Chrissy Rossi who helped to coordinate & organize the parade for us.

Thank you to all the individuals & companies who donated the refreshments after the parade. We appreciate those who volunteered to cook and serve the refreshments as well. Thank you to all the parade participants & those who came out to watch the parade. This parade & the events that surround it is a huge undertaking & could not be made possible without all of you. However, it was a small price to pay to remember & honor those that paid the Ultimate Sacrifice

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Tickets are available in advance at the Legion Post 311. For information call 508-336-9822.

Paint Party to Benefit “Service Dogs for Veterans”

A Painting Party will be held on Saturday, September 17th at the Seekonk American Legion located at 351 Fall River Ave, 2nd floor, Seekonk, MA. Instruction by Emma Healey. We will be painting Sunflowers on canvas using a 3D multimedia air drying clay technique. Doors open at noon with painting starting at 1 pm. Tickets include all materials and one free beverage. There will be a cash bar.

Reservations must be made in advance by September 3rd in the amount of $35.00 per person, ages 16 and up. Please make checks/money orders payable to: American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 311 and mail to Donna Reed, 29 Lanesboro St, Pawtucket, RI 02861. Tickets are nonrefundable and will be mailed upon receipt of reservation. Please send any questions to auxiliary311@yahoo. com or Donnareedunit311@gmail.com or call/text Donna at 401451-1944. 100% of net proceeds from this event will go to NEADS to train a Service Dog for a Veteran.

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Experience a night to remember. See the wonder of WaterFire up close and personal with an admission for two to an exclusive Brazier Society Guest Reception and Boat Ride. Your prize includes a light dinner and drinks under the WaterFire tent. Then float among the flames and enjoy WaterFire from a different point of view on a ride on a WaterFire VIP Boat at one of the lightings. The value of this unique, exclusive experience is $400.

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July 2022 The Reporter are part of the package, valued at $175. Bayside Resort is located in West Yarmouth, MA, overlooking picturesque Lewis Bay. It features an indoor pool, fitness center and arcade and an outdoor firepit.

Activities, entertainment, golfing and shopping are nearby. The Cape Cod Getaway can be used from September 15 to May 15 and the certificate expires at the end of 2024.

Enjoy dining with a picturesque water view with the Seaside Dining Package. This prize includes gift cards to a number of local restaurants on the bay. Sample delights from the sea or traditional fare in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.

The drawing will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 13 at the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse tent at the Looff Arts Festival at Rose Larisa Park, 701 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. You do not need to be present to win. Three winning tickets will be drawn. The owner of the first winning ticket picked will be contacted to choose the prize he or she wants from among the three prizes. Then the owner of the second winning ticket will be contacted to choose from the two remaining prizes. The owner of the third ticket picked will receive the final prize.

On the Water Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. They will be sold at the Looff Arts Festival or can be obtained in advance by sending a check, made payable to Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, c/o 81 Harris Street, Riverside, RI. 02915. Include your name, address and phone number on your check. Call 401-4333463 with any questions. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to maintain historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse.

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Cranston, RI (June 6, 2022) A man from East Providence won the last $25,000 top prize on the “Massive Money Bingo” Instant Game. He purchased the winning ticket at Riverside Food Mart, 548 Willett Ave., Riverside.

William Stringfellow V Receives Art Scholarship Award William Stringfellow V has been awarded a scholarship to RISD art camp. He is 12 years old, attends Riverside Middle School and is the great grandson of legendary football coach of East Providence High School, Bill Stringfellow. He received his award on Tuesday, June 7th at the Providence Performing Arts Center as one of 47 of RI’s budding new artists.

UNIVERSITY NEWS Congratulations Alyssa Pinheiro Machado

Alyssa Pinheiro Machado of East Providence graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Fashion Institute of Technology on May 24, receiving her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Fashion Business Management with a minor in English, also having completed specializations in Buying & Planning as well as Product Development. Alyssa was an active member of FIT’s on campus boutique the Style Shop and the Merchandising Society. After completing several internships in wholesale and product development in college, Alyssa will be continuing her professional career at Macy’s Executive Development Program in Product Development in New York, New York.

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Eastern Student Jasmynn Arel Makes Spring 2022 Dean’s List

Willimantic, CT -- Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester, in which more than 1,200 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs. Among them is full-time student Jasmynn Arel of Riverside, who majors in Social Work.

Area Students Receive Degrees from Clark University

Worcester, MA -- Clark University awarded 577 bachelor’s, 489 master’s, and 25 doctoral degrees, and conferred four honorary degrees during the University’s 118th Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 22.

Among the graduates were: • Hope Aldsworth Briden, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English.

• Caleb Gibson, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in management.

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Students Honored at Annual Elmira College Athletics Banquet

Elmira, NY -- Skylah Chakouian, of E Providence, RI was among those recognized by the Elmira College Department of Athletics for the achievements made by its student-athletes and staff members throughout the 2021-2022 academic year. Chakouian received Winter Booster Club Player of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year.

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Dane Hanson Makes Curry College Spring 2022 Dean’s List

Milton , MA -- Curry College congratulates Dane Hanson of Riverside, RI who was named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List. continued on next page...

Elizabeth Lynch-Gadaleta Graduates from The College of Charleston

Charleston, SC -- Elizabeth Lynch-Gadaleta of Riverside, RI, recently graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the College of Charleston. Lynch-Gadaleta was among more than 1,450 students who received degrees.

Stonehill College Spring 2022 Dean’s List

Easton, MA -- To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

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Riverside Resident Honored for Academic Achievement at Providence College

(Providence, R.I.) – Olivia Provost, a resident of Riverside, RI who was awarded a bachelor’s degree during Providence College’s commencement ceremonies held on May 22, 2022, was recently honored for her academic achievements. She was an accounting major and a finance minor. Olivia was awarded the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants Award which recognizes academic achievement in accounting. After graduation, Olivia will begin working in a tax staff position in Providence.

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Worcester, MA -- Holy Cross celebrated nearly 755 bachelor of arts degree recipients at its 176th Commencement held in person on Friday, May 27 at the DCU Center in Worcester.

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Worcester, MA -- A total of 1,457 students were named to the College of the Holy Cross’ Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2021-22 academic year. The following local students made the list: John Larsen, Class of 2022; Sloane Larsen, Class of 2023; Anne Rogers, Class of 2023; Brendan Rogers, Class of 2025; Ellen Rogers, Class of 2022; Holly Tente, Class of 2023

Justin Soares Among the 5,100 Students to Graduate this Spring from the University of Iowa

Iowa CITY, IA -- This spring, more than 5,100 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students earned their degrees. These Hawkeyes have engaged, excelled, and stretched to reach their goals -- despite a pandemic.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Complete Intensive Research Projects

Worcester, MA -- At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue. The following students completed intensive research projects: • Logan Rinaldi, class of 2023, majoring in Robotics Engineering (BS), completed the project titled Responsible research with Indigenous communities • Emily Howard, class of 2023, majoring in Biomedical Engineering (BS), completed the project titled Climate Adaptation and Resilience Planning in Hawaii

Andrew Soares of East Providence selected as Lasell University Orientation Leader

Newton, MA -- Andrew Soares, a Lasell University student from East Providence, was selected as a 2022 Orientation Leader.

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More than 6,300 URI Students Named to Spring 2022 Dean’s List

Kingston, RI -- The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2022 Dean’s List.

Local Students are: Alyssa Avila, Freya Badger, Alison Batty, Makayla Cabral Cardoso, Paige Chakouian, Brooklynne Costa, Brynne Costa, Jack Cox, Dante Cunha, Bruno DaCosta, Emma DaSilva, Allison Dillon, Seth DiMaria, Max DiMonte, Jae DosSantos, Sarah Downes, Catie Ducharme, Kaleigh Esposito-Russell, Zach Fanara, Emily Fournier, Jay Gibb, Angelina Gomes, Justin Goncalo, Emily Gorski, Andrew Holstein, Darien Kane, Sean Komiega, Korali Kouadio, Erin Lamarre, Kerri Lamarre, Amelia Lambert, Andrew Langille, Jia Ying Lin, Christy Long, Jennifer Macnie, Matt Maini, Megan Major, Adriano Martins, Liv Massotti, Kate Mendillo, Eli Meneses, Paige Messier, Esther Mulamba, Stephanie Murphy, Alexander Newton, Nghia Nguyen, Hope O’Brien, Jackson Ponte, Jasmine Reis, Michael Sabourin, Carina Santos, Janaija Santos, Olivia Soares, Ben Stone, Rose Teixeira, Terohn Thornton, Isabelle Wetmore

Dean College Announces Spring 2022 Dean’s List

Franklin, MA -- Dean College is pleased to announce the students that have earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. These students have demonstrated a serious commitment to their studies while at Dean College.

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Athens, OH -- Travis Holmes from Riverside graduated with a MSRSS Coaching Education from Ohio University’s Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education in spring 2022.

Bryant University 2022 Local Graduates

Smithfield, RI -- On May 21 at Bryant University’s 159th Commencement celebration, 775 members of the class of 2022 received a Bryant degree at a time when the value of a Bryant education has never been greater.

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Rumford Resident Makes Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston (Grassroots Newswire) June 17, 2022 - Julianna Desautel of Rumford, RI (02916), has made the dean’s list at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the Spring 2022 semester.

Cassidy Pereira Named to President’s List at Plymouth State University

Plymouth, NH -- Cassidy Pereira of East Providence, RI, has been named to the Plymouth State University President’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. Pereira is a Psychology major at Plymouth State.

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Andrew Faria Graduates from Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH -- Andrew Faria of East Providence (02914), a graduate of La Salle Academy, graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Music: Music Theatre.

Students Named to President’s List at Fitchburg State

Fitchburg, Mass.–Fitchburg State University President Richard S. Lapidus has announced the names of students included on the President’s List for the Spring 2022 semester.

From Rumford: Jack M. Harney

Joel Coste Graduates from William James College

Newton, MA -- Joel Coste of East Providence, RI has successfully graduated with a Master of Arts in Psychology as a member of William James College’s class of 2022.

Eli Davies Named to Dean’s List at Miami University

Hamden, Conn. - Victoria Gouveia of East Providence, RI received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Quinnipiac University during a commencement ceremony held in May.

Oxford, OH -- Eli Davies was named to the Dean’s list at Miami University for the 2021-22 spring semester. Davies, from Rumford, RI (02916), is earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Urban and Regional Planning.

Delia Mae Usenia Named to Husson University’s Dean’s List

Lindsey Amaral Named to Spring 2022 Dean’s List at American International College

Bangor, Maine )-- Riverside, R.I. resident, Delia Mae Usenia, has been named to Husson University’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2022 semester. During the spring semester, Usenia was enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science program.

Springfield, MA -- Lindsey Amaral, of East Providence, has been named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List at American International College. Dean’s List students are full-time students who have achieved a 3.3 to 4.0 GPA.

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“Once again the Weaver Library Farmers Market will be a destination for city residents, of all ages on Thursday afternoons,” East Providence Library Acting Director Meredith Bonds-Harmon said of the market, now in its ninth year. “Offering fresh, local food and products and live weekly entertainment, it will be a great, relaxing, fun, outdoor weekly event.”

The market, which will be located outdoors in front of Weaver Library at 41 Grove Ave., will be held each Thursday from June 30 through September 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The 9th season of the Weaver Library Farmers Market opens on Thursday, June 30, 4-7 PM. Opening day will feature food trucks and other vendors serving up their delicious foods including: Friskie Fries, Incredabowl, Little B’s BBQ and Pop’s Hot Dogs.

Musical entertainment will be provided by Saddle Up the Chicken!

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July 2022 The Reporter Many vendors will be returning to the market this year including: Sweetfern Farm, Geek Garden, Martinelli’s, Daily Farm, Digger’s Catch, Harvest Kitchen, Three Wishes Bakery.

Exciting new additions include: Dancing Greens, Ethiopian Eats, Maggie’s Healing Path, Ocean State Foods, The Perfect Empanada, Thrive Cakery (in September) At the Market Table will be: Marley’s Earring Shop, Sacred Cow Granola, Rhed’s hot sauce, salsa, and barbecue sauce, Secrets in the Kitchen Marinara sauce.

Coffee mugs featuring our Weaver Farmers Market tree will also be on sale Pop-up Artisans will be offering beautiful jewelry, bags, macramé items, soaps, refrigerator magnets, dog treats, tree saplings, and more. Our favorite knife/scissors sharpener will be back in August.

The Friends of the East Providence Public Library will be set up for their weekly outdoor book sale. Local organizations such as East Providence Health Equity Zone (EPHEZ), The Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital, East Providence Boys and Girls Club, and Friends of Homeless Animals will set up tables at the Market to share important community information.

In addition, the Library’s Children’s Department will be bringing out the Big Blue Blocks on Thursdays in July and August, from 4PM - 6 PM. Children’s Programs are also on the agenda directly preceding the Market including: the Toe Jam Puppet Band and the annual Ice Cream Social.

We welcome customers with SNAP/EBT and WIC. Thanks to a grant from Farm Fresh RI, SNAP customers can double their SNAP! For every dollar swiped, SNAP customers get a FREE dollar in Bonus Bucks for fresh fruits and vegetables. Credit and debit cards are also accepted.

For more information on the Farmer’s Market, please contact East Providence Acting Library Director Meredith Bonds-Harmon at mbondsharmon@eastprovidenceri.gov or 401-434-2453.

Books are Back at Weaver Library Farmers Market

A pop-up book sale will again be featured at the Weaver Library Farmers Market this year. Members of the Friends of the East Providence Public Library will offer a mini book sale each week at the market which is scheduled for Thursday afternoons from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for twelve weeks, from June 30 to September 15.

This summer-long outdoor event will allow the Friends to provide a variety of book selections for all ages and interests. Hard and soft cover books will be available for $1 and children’s and young adult books will be $.50 each. All children are welcome to choose a free soft cover book to take home. Adults can take home a complimentary soft cover cookbook to try out new recipes with Farmers Market fresh produce and other offerings. Proceeds from the book sale benefit library programs, including museum passes, special concerts and events.

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Christmas in July at Friends Book Sale

New this year will be an additional book cart of special themed books each month. To allow patrons ample time to prepare for the holiday season, the month of July will feature “Christmas in July” books. A selection of books focusing on how to make hand-crafted gifts, decorations and ornaments will be available, as well as books on crafts, knitting, crocheting and sewing projects. During National Picnic Month in August, cookbooks will be available with recipes for grilling, barbecuing and outdoor dining. September – National Happy Cat Month - will feature an array of cat mysteries for feline lovers.

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Build A Better Book Sale – Donate Salable Books

The two annual book sales at Weaver Library attract hundreds of book lovers. Some are from the local community, some from throughout the state, and others from Massachusetts and Connecticut. What brings them to the Spring and Fall Book Sales is the quality of the books offered for sale, the reasonable pricing, and the meticulous organization of the event. Books are displayed on easily accessible wooden bookcases or metal book trucks for the convenience of patrons, and separated into more than 50 categories. Novels are arranged in alphabetical order, to make it easy to find favorite authors. Many describe it as like walking into a book store. That is not by accident. It is by design.

There are two essential components to the success of each sale: the quality of the books and the dedication of the volunteers who prepare and manage it. There are more than 300 members of the Friends of the East Providence Public Library. Dozens of them volunteer at the actual book sales, assisting customers. But a core group of about a half dozen are responsible for sorting through book donations and determining what ends up in the book sale.

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The Friends of the East Providence Public Library are now accepting books for their Fall Book Sale, scheduled for October 13 to 17, 2022. Hardcover and softcover books in gently used and resalable condition are wanted. Books should have bindings intact and be free of writing, highlighting, tears, water stains, mold or mildew. Especially in demand are children’s and young adult books and pocket-size paperback fiction and romance novels. We

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Oversize and vintage books are needed for our Special Selections and Collectors’ Corner section. Music CDs, movie DVDs, TV series, comic books and complete jigsaw puzzles and games in nearly new condition are also welcome.

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Text books for kindergarten to grade 12, cassette tapes and VHS tapes will also not be accepted.

Items to donate should be delivered in a sturdy bag, box or container during library hours to the circulation desk at Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence or Riverside Library, 475 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside. Donated books should not be placed in the book drop. Call 401-433-3463 in advance to drop off more than 10 bags or boxes of donated items. Proceeds from book sales benefit library programs, including museum passes, special concerts and events. Questions? Call the library at 401-434-2453.

July Events at the Fuller Creative Learning Center

The Fuller Creative Learning Center continues its schedule of programs and workshops. The schedule for July includes:

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• Sew a Bag - Tuesdays, July 5-26 6-7:30pm (registration required) • Walking Group - Wednesdays, July 6-27 (pending weather) at 10:00am (registration required) • Coffee & Connections with East Providence Prevention Coalition - Monday, July 11 10:00-11:00am • URI Master Gardener Talk: Native Plants - Tuesday, July 19 6:00-7:00pm • Painting with Acrylics - Wednesday, July 20 3:00-4:00pm (registration required)

Children/Teenagers

• Themed Learning for Preschoolers - Monday, July 11-25 10:3011:15am (no registration) • Infant/Toddler Play and Development Group - Fridays, July 1-29 9:30-11:00am (registration required) • STEM Robot Crawlers - Mondays, July 11 - August 1 3-4:30pm (registration required)

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• Community Garden • 3D Printer Demo - Tuesday, July 5 2-3pm (registration required) • Basic Kitchen Knife Skills - Wednesday, July 6 3:00-3:45pm (registration required) • Air Fryer Demo - Wednesday, July 13 3:00-4:00pm (registration required) • How to Read Sewing Patterns - Wednesday, July 27th 3:004:00pm (registration required) • Drop-in Tech (WiFi, Computers, Sewing Machines, Recording Studio) or by appointment 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 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!

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Cub Scout Pack 5- East Providence is coming to the end of our scouting year but don’t think we are slowing down! Two of our Scouts achieved their Arrow of Light rank this year. With the help of Troop 55, Pack 5 advanced, Calico Shuman of Riverside and Caleb Sawant of Rehoboth, Ma. at our annual Blue and Gold banquet. Visits to Riverside’s Station 2, emergency training, and learning the proper way to fold our flag round out a great scouting season. The Cub Scouts of Pack 5 have worked very hard this last scouting year and look forward to working on our Summertime Pack Award. If you would like more information, you can check out our Facebook or email eppack0005@gmail.com.

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SPORTS REVIEW

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The EPHS Townies finished the school year with a flurry of teams involved in state playoff action and brought home a few championships along the way. The girls Lacrosse team finished an undefeated season and were Division 3 champions. Haley McCusker was Coach of the Year. The Boys Tennis team won the Division 3 Championship also.

The Boys volleyball team made an impressive run through the state playoffs and coach Dan Cabral was named Coach of the Year. The Lady Townies Track Team also had a great season and will return many players.

The Division III Champion Townie girls lacrosse team is well represented in the post season awards.

All-Division Awards: 1st team midfielder Ryleigh Grant; 1st team midfielder Izzy Tavares; 1st team defender Makayla Rebelo; 2nd team defender Tessa Laroche; 2nd team midfielder Kenna Wigginton; Honorable mention Olivia Williams All Rookie team Ava Williams; Player of the year - Ryleigh Grant - East Providence High School; Coach of the year - Haley McCusker - East Providence High School; Team Sportsmanship Award - East Providence The EPHS boys volleyball team had several award winners to close out their very successful season. RI Division 2 coach of the year was the Townies Daniel Cabral.

First team all division- Brett Schwab and Grant Wosencroft; Second team all divisionKyle Dunn; Third team all division - Xavier Hazard; Third team All-State- Grant Wosencroft “I am proud that all players are multi-sport athletes and academic leaders of the school,” said head coach Dan Cabral.

“EPHS Softball didn’t have the ending we wanted, but it such a rewarding, and fun Get smart about your coverage! season of laughs, one run games, extra inning craziness, and memories that will last a lifetime. I am always so proud to be the coach of these girls, from 6th grade through now.

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The city little leagues are in the middle of District Two playoffs with one team still alive at Reporter press time. Entering second round little league play on Sunday June 26th was not kind to both East Providence teams in RI District Two Major Division allstars. Riverside/EP Central playing in the winners bracket, lost to Portsmouth 5-2 at Portsmouth. Rumford was eliminated from majors all-star play with their second loss, a 6-1 defeat to Newport. Rumford lost a close 3-2 game to Pawtucket in its first-round play on Saturday.

July 2022 The Reporter East Providence, which is a combined Riverside/EP Central team, was in the winner’s bracket after an opening round victory over Barrington on Saturday. However East Providence fell to Portsmouth pushing them into the loser’s bracket in the next round of play. East Providence scored in the top of the first inning to take a 1-0 lead early. With two outs, Jonathan “JJ” Renaud singled and then scored on Chris Charbonneau’s double to left-center field. The score remained 1-0 until the third inning.

Tristan Lawton led off the top of the third with a single but a strike out and double play by Portsmouth ended the inning.

Portsmouth went on top in the bottom half of the third after getting three hits and a fly ball to center field, making the score 3-1 at that point.

With one out in the top of the fourth, JJ Renaud hit a homerun over the left field fence to bring the score to 3-2. Chris Charbonneau and Wyatt Andrews each added a single but a hard line drive by Alex Enright was snared by Portsmouth’s second baseman Kane Brule and two strikeouts closed out the EP rally attempt.

Portsmouth picked up two more runs in the fourth inning on a walk and a couple of hits. After leading off the bottom of the fifth with a single Portsmouth hit two high drives to right field which were caught by Bryce Levesque and a strikeout ended the frame.

Alex Enright and Jose Figueroa pitched well for EP. East Providence led off the sixth with a strikeout and JJ Renaud missed a bid for his third homerun in two days with a drive caught just in front of the left field fence.

With two outs Chris Charbonneau was hit by a pitch and Jose Figueroa singled. The two-out late inning rally was stopped with a groundout. East Providence, the defending Division Two Champions, remains alive in all-star play with its next game on Wednesday, July 6th, 5:45 pm at Hogan Field in Newport.

Riverside/EP Beats Back Barrington in Opening Round

Led by an impressive 15 strikeout, one-hit pitching performance by Jonathan “JJ” Renaud, East Providence/Riverside defeated Barrington 3-1 late in June at Barrington. Renaud also knocked in all three of EP’s runs with an RBI infield single in the 3rd inning to break a scoreless game. Renaud then crushed a homerun to deep center field with Alex Enright on base to give EP a 3-0 lead. In addition to striking out 15 of 18 batters he faced, the EP pitcher did not issue any walks.

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Although it was hard not to acknowledge Renaud’s dominant pitching and hitting efforts, team coaches lauded the team for keeping the game close with balanced play.

Manager Vin Enright and coaches Tom Wall and Mike Sabourin stressed the positive team atmosphere in practice and leading up to their first All-Star win. “What a job by JJ, on the mound and at bat,” said Enright.

“Barrington didn’t hit much but when they did our defense made the plays,” he added.

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July 2022 The Reporter the 6th inning. Enright called on Jacob Sousa to finish the last inning on the mound. Sousa did just that holding back a rally-minded Barrington team with a strikeout and ground out to third to end the game with a 3-1 win.

In other little league all-star action, Rumford Majors lost their first game in a close, wellplayed 3-2 game with Pawtucket in a game played at Pineview LL. Rumford later played against Newport at Hogan Field in Newport but was eliminated from tourney play with a loss.

East Providence Majors Roster in no order: Alex Enright, Jose Figueroa, Parker Andrews, Wyatt Andrews, Jacob “Jake” Sousa, Christopher Charbonneau, Tristan Lawton, Tommy Wall, Benny Hernandez, Michael “Mikey” Knowles, Bryce Levesque, KJ Levesque and Jonathan “JJ” Renaud. Manager Vin Enright. Coaches Tom Wall, Michael Sabourin.

Riverside LL Takes Major Division City Championship

The Riverside Little League Major Division team won the City Championship by defeating Rumford LL 4-0 in a close game played at the Kim Rock complex in Rumford last month.

Riverside won both games in the best of three series. Riverside won the first game 8-0 and the title clinching game two, 4-0.

Riverside defeated their northern city rivals in both games, although game two was a close game and exhibited crisp play by both teams. “The scores aren’t indicative of the games as Rumford played well and has a good team,” said Riverside coach Vincent Enright after the title game.

Game two was decided early as Riverside jumped to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Jacob Sousa led off the game with a single followed by a single from Alex Enright.

Next up was Jonathan Renaud who knocked in Sousa and Enright with a sharp hit to left field. In the top of the third, Enright and Renaud scored and that was all the scoring for either team.

The highlight of the game was the 10 strikeout, complete game pitching performance of Alex Enright. Enright recorded one or more strikeouts in each inning including striking out the side twice. Enright did hit one batter but had no walks.

Both teams played good defense, but Rumford hitters were held at bay by Enright.

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the strike zone. A great job and this team has played together well all season. Pitching, defense and hitting as a team effort brought us to the title,” said the Riverside coach.

The game was played under the new lights at Rock Field and enjoyed by a large crowd. The win for Riverside was good for its third consecutive Major Division Championship.

Riverside Majors Roster:

Jacob Sousa, Alex Enright, Jonathan “JJ” Renaud, Chris Charbonneau, Jose Figueroa, KJ Levesque, Bryce Levesque, Tristan Lawton & Tommy Wall. Manager Vincent Enright, Coaches Tom Wall, Mike Sabourin.

Rumford Majors Roster:

Will Budnick, Evan Provencher, Jamison Sydney, Sean Black, Roman Lonardo, Ryan Pita, Lucas Houston, Connor Crowley, Patrick Crowley & Gavin Crowley. Manager John Provencher, Coaches Ken Camp, Matt Pita & Steve Narcawich.

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Townie Baseball Camp

August 8th to August 12th at Pierce Stadium

The Popular “Townie Baseball Camp” is back and scheduled for Monday August 8th to Friday August 12th. Camp hours are 9am to 12:30pm. Location is Pierce Memorial Stadium. Early registration before August 1st is needed for personalized camp tee-shirts.

Camp registration brochures are being circulated in the community.

Proceeds benefit EPHS baseball and Middle School Sports. You can email Camp Director, EPHS Head Coach Bobby Rodericks for further information at: bobbyrodericks@aol.com; or bobrodericks@ gmail.com. Allie Hall, John Provencher, Kristopher Hallene, Eddie Wencis, Jonathan Baptista, will also have flyers to pass out if anyone needs them. East Providence Central little League, Rumford Little League, & Riverside Little League. A great week of baseball skills building, competition, awards & fun! Don’t miss out!

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The boys tennis team persevered over Providence Country Day in a 4-3 come from behind victory to advance to the finals of Division 3. PCD took the lead with a win at 1st singles. Soon after, the Townies 1st doubles team of Nathan Thurber and Jaydon Amaral tied the match with a 6-1, 6-2 victory. PCD notched their second point at 2nd doubles with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Jaydon Massa and Jeffry Diaz. The Townies struck back to even up the match at 2 when James McShane won at 2nd singles in a 3 set match 7-5, 0-6, 6-4. PCD countered to go up 3-2 with a win over Miguel Flores, 3rd singles, who after being behind 5-2 in the 3rd set tied it up at 5-5 before bowing 7-5. During this time the 3rd doubles team of Angel Lucas and Will Laroche and 4th singles player Jordan O’Hara each lost their 1st set. The 3rd doubles team took the 2nd set 7-5 to force a 3rd set. Meanwhile, Jordan fought his way back in the 2nd set and won in a tiebreaker that would have had PCD winning the match and sending the Townies home for the season if he lost.

Back at 3rd doubles, after being down 2-1, Angel and Will climbed back with tremendous court coverage and net play to win their match with a 6-4 win and tying the match at 3. Jordan was the lone player on the court where the match rested on his play, battling from behind 5-3 to tie it up 5-5 and then continuing to a 7-5 set and match win to advance the 14-1 Townies to the finals against Chariho.

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James McShane won in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 to secure the deciding point for the Townies as they captured the 2022 Division III boys’ tennis championship with a 4-2 win over Chariho. Setting up the Townies with the first point which was a guaranteed point all year by going 16-0 was Nathan Thurber and Jaydon Amaral winning 6-2, 6-3. Miguel Flores at 3rd singles redeemed himself from the seasonal match to win in championship fashion 6-3, 6-4, and Brayden Rouette at 1st singles captured the 3rd point which set the stage for McShane, like he did in the regular season, winning the pivotal match point which gave the Townies their 1st championship in 20 years.

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Special Olympics Rhode Island

For the first time since 2019, due to the Covid-19 epidemic, on Saturday, June 4th , the Special Olympics team from East Providence competed in the Special Olympics of Rhode Island’s 2022 State Summer Games, held on the campus of URI. Over 1,000 Athletes from all over the state (including 10 from East Providence) gather together for a weekend of competition including Aquatics, Bowling, Bicycling, Power lifting, Soccer, and Track & Field.

Opening ceremonies started this year with all of the teams marching into Meade Stadium and are cheered on by their friends and family. Then they have the lighting of the Olympic Torch. This is always an inspirational moment.

Besides the competition, there was also some additional outside activities provided by Special Olympics of Rhode Island. They had music, Zumba lessons, Yoga lessons, craft making activities, and massage booths. Then later that evening they have Closing ceremonies which was highlighted by the parade of over 200 motorcycles and an outdoor dance party.

It is so enjoyable to once again see the athletes dance and celebrate with the same athletes that they competed so hard against during the day’s competition. The amount of sportsmanship, effort, and courage that is on display during the weekend is truly inspirational. Seeing the look on the athlete’s faces, as family and friends cheer them on, is one you will not soon forget.

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Below are the results of the athletes from the Special Olympics of East Providence team at the 2022 State Summer Games.

I would like to take this time to note that this was my last year as Head Coach of Special Olympics of East Providence, as I have officially retired. I want to thank the Volunteers, Partners, and the East Providence Athletic Department for their help and support.

Most of all I want to thank the Parents and Guardians, of the many athletes who have come through the program, for trusting me with their athletes. I want you to know that I did my best to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for them. The “growth” in ability and confidence that I have seen in these athletes over the past 23 years has made this a very rewarding experience and provided me with memories that will last a life time.

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RESULTS

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School News Orlo Avenue Elementary School News

May 20th brought together members of our Orlo community for the Courtyard Build. Teachers, parents, students, and other community members gathered to build flower beds, a butterfly migration station, take down tree stumps, clean up, and to plant some flowers.

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Our courtyard will become an outdoor learning space, a certified butterfly garden, and a vegetable garden. We still have a lot of work to do but with the help of our village, we will certainly make this vision a reality. Thank you so very much to all who attended our build day. It was amazing to build something together and we at Orlo cannot wait for the next step and opportunity to collaborate.

Thanks to our community, our students will have numerous learning experiences with real-world applications.

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Hennessey’s End of Year Fun!!!

The Boys and Girls Club “Fancy Feet” group performed for all our heroes.

Hayden and Sophia are taking home their seedlings from the classroom aerogarden.

Come and visit the Hennessey Community Garden during the summer months.

Celebrating Field Day with some lemonade!

Heroes are ready for summer!

Our last spirit day of the year!

Our End of Year Carnival was a ton of fun!

“Phone From Home” Phone-A-Thon Raises More Than $134,000 For Scholarships

For more than a quarter of a century, Scholarship Foundation of East Providence has gathered a group of volunteers in a local business to reach out to the community to request funds for scholarships for students in our city. Due to health concerns, this was the second year that volunteers instead made calls from their homes in what was called a “Phone from Home” Phone-a-thon.

And once again, East Providence residents, East Providence High School alumni and former Townies demonstrated tremendous support of local students by contributing to existing scholarships or establishing new ones.

Scholarship Foundation of East Providence recognizes the generous support of The Carter Fund which matched the first $45,000 received. Thanks to the support of families, businesses and organizations, this year’s phone-a-thon set the record for the most ever raised -$134,665. As a result, high school and college students living in East Providence will receive scholarships of $1,500 or more this year through the phone-a-thon. Over the past two and a half decades, phone-a-thons have provided more than $2.4 million in scholarships for city residents.

Students from East Providence High School, as well as college students who were past scholarship recipients and their families participated in the fundraising event. Representatives of community groups and board members of Scholarship Foundation of East Providence joined in contacting thousands of East Providence residents.

Scholarship Foundation of East Providence President Joseph Durand noted that twelve new scholarships and three new book awards were initiated this year. Book awards include those in memory of Estelle Burton, Lillian Damiani Estrella/Mandy Damiani and Patricia Poirier. New scholarships include those named for John Carnevale and Sen. Valerie Lawson as well as Bruce Humphries Memorial, Charles Vermette Memorial, Cheryl Horton Memorial, EPHS Class of 1964 Cheryl Travers Horton Memorial, Fran & Howard Barber Memorial, James Krause Memorial, Kelly Villari Memorial, Mary Durand Irons Memorial, Peter Barilla Jr. Memorial and Red & Kay Durand Memorial.

East Providence schools participated in Dress Down Days and made their contributions during the phone-a-thon. Added to additional contributions from school parent teacher groups, more than $10,000 was raised by faculty, staff and parents at East Providence schools through the phone-a-thon this year.

Ten past classes of East Providence High School contributed to increase the amount they award. Alumni from East Providence High School Classes of 1950, 1955, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978 and 1985 collectively raised more than $14,000 in scholarships.

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The following East Providence residents have achieved Honor Roll status at St. Luke’s School in Barrington for the recently completed trimester. Grade 6 First Honors: Samuel Jonah, Daniella Rietheimer. Grade Second Honors: Chloe Stoeckle. Grade 7 Honors with Distinction: Avery Amarelo. First Honors: Noah Bergeron, Aidan Peterson. Second Honors: Emma Joy Pacheco. Grade 8 Honors with Distinction: Siena Rietheimer. First Honors: Monica Scimeca.

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East Providence, RI – St. Mary Academy – Bay View (“Bay View”) announces that 58 Students in their World Language program have earned top honors in the National Spanish and National Italian Exams.

The National Spanish Examination is given by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) to recognize student achievement in the study of Spanish. Students from Bay View earned 3 gold, 6 silver, 13 bronze medals, and 28 Honorable Mention awards. Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious. It is the most widely used Spanish test in the United States, with over 55,000 students participating in 2021.

The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year in grades 6 through 12.

Students from Bay View have a long history of achievement on the exams and were taught by Spanish teachers Ms. Claire Denault, Ms. Graziella Giampaoli, Mrs. Vera Goncalves Keller, and Mrs. Elisabete Teixeira.

Bronze medal: Melissa Keller (Spanish 2) grade 9 Honorable Mention: Charlotte Diddie-Burke (Spanish 01) grade 7 Ella Benson (Spanish 1) grade 8 Julia Perreault (Spanish 3) grade 10 Jaily Sivels (Spanish 3) grade 10 Olivia Coelho (Spanish 4) grade 11

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St. Mary Academy – Bay View Graduates 79 Seniors with 100 Percent College Placement

Class of 2022 earned $20,239,898 in college scholarships; graduates attending 51 different colleges St. Mary Academy – Bay View graduated its Class of 2022 on Monday evening, June 6, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul.

The Class of 79 graduates have all been accepted into college, with plans to pursue higher education degrees at 51 different colleges and universities. Collectively, the Class earned $20,239,898 in college scholarships.

The Class 0f 2022 graduates Kathryn Nelson +* Orla Feld +* Gabriela Valotto * Madyson Horton * Brianna Waycott * Jasmine Lugo Elizabeth White +* Sophia Mutti * + National Honor Society Ava Troino * * Rhode Island Honor Society

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How You Can Help The Bread of Life Food Pantry

The Bread of Life Food Pantry is a collaborative ecumenical effort of five East Providence churches: Bethany Church of the Nazarene, Church of the Epiphany, Evangelical Covenant Church of Riverside, Newman Congregational Church and St. Margaret Church. The Pantry is located at Newman Congregational Church, 100 Newman Avenue, and is open twice each month, on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. The Pantry is currently operating as a drive-through distribution in the church parking lot to assure the safety of our guests and volunteers during the Covid pandemic.

The Pantry welcomes all those in need of food assistance. More information about the Bread of Life Food Pantry can be found by visiting the Pantry’s website at EPBreadOfLife.org; emailing the Pantry at EastProvBreadOfLife@gmail.com ; or calling 401-434-4742.

During July, the Pantry has been designated as the beneficiary of a Stop & Shop community service program. The Pantry will receive $1 for every Bloomin’ 4 Good Flower Bouquet sold at the Stop & Shop located at 1925 Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence.

Please consider purchasing these flowers that will benefit the Pantry.

Jules Hope Chest News Annual Coloring Contest

Attention COLORING friends! Spread the word to all interested and to any summer programs or groups that want to participate.

All ages encouraged to participate and winners will be chosen in each age group. The only requirement is to make it colorful and unique. Instructions will be listed on the website or provided with the official entry form.

The official coloring entry form can be found on our website www.juleshopechest.org or picked up at our office located at 505 Waterman Avenue, EP RI 02914 during regular business hours. This year’s theme is Christmas in July it is meant to remind everyone to be kind and prepare for the upcoming holiday season.

The pdf provided can be printed and we would love to have as many children enter as possible. NO ENTRY FEE REQUIRED! Encourage all coloring friends to submit a entry and can use any medium (crayons, colored pencils, markers etc…) to color your entry form. Entries will be excepted until July 31st and winners will be announce the first week of August.

Jules Hope Chest is a non-profit organization that was established to provide the extra hope and enhancement of items and programs that are truly essentials of childhood. They are the items that are easily cut from budgets but we are making them our priority to allow children to just be kids and not have to worry about the needs and essentials for their childhood. We are committed to helping the most vulnerable at need children in the state of Rhode Island by providing opportunities and resources that they may otherwise not experience. Please help us spread Kindness through the month of July and many days beyond.

• The Name of the School you will attend in September. (If you are Homeschooled, please just put down Homeschool) • What organization or group are you apart of? (*this is if group is entering together such as a camp, preschool, etc.)

Then make sure to get the form back to the Jules Hope Chest office on or before July 31st. (Winners will be announced the 1st week of August.)

Thank you very much! Be Kind

Official Eggs-Cellant Raffle Winners 2022

During this past April our non-profit held an Eggs-cellant Calendar Raffle Fundraiser and with the help of our dedicated supporters we had a very successful fundraiser and the following list are the April 2022 daily winners including our special Golden Eggs Winners.

Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to all our winners. We are pleased to report this official winner list.

4/1 – Nicole from Shaw’s 4/2 – Judy Amaral 4/3 – Sue Catala 4/4 – Steve Bentz 4/5 – Val Lawson 4/6 – Steve Furtado 4/7 – Sandra Lobello 4/8 – Shirley Hood 4/9 – Shane Kitel 4/10 – Peter Perry 4/11 – Lori Sayles 4/12 – Frank Silva 4/13 – Tanya Campo 4/14 – Val Lawson 4/15 – Renee Palermo

4/16 – Jim & Julie Bailey 4/17 – Lisa Bento 4/18 – Laura Jones 4/19 – Shirley Hood 4/20 – Steve Furtado 4/21 – Sonia DaSilva 4/22 – Donna Perry 4/23 – Rose Pereira 4/24 – Kristine Correira 4/25 – Tanya Campo 4/26 – Patricia Resendes 4/27 – Glen Fagundes 4/28 – Karen Panzarella 4/29 – Luci Stoddard 4/30 – JEMA/Townies

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Events & Activities Class Reunions! *

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East Providence Class of 59 Luncheon Reunion

Once again it is reunion time. Wednesday, July 13 at 12 noon at Davenports Restaurant, East Providence. Choice of 3 meals includes, scrod, beef tips and chicken parmesan, potato, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee/tea/soda plus gratuity and tax all for $30.00!

A tribute for the late Dave Pitassi our president will be held. Please join us for our 63rd reunion. Please reserve now so we will have numbers for the restaurant. Call Mel Inman, 508-252-4749, Helen Ferreira, 774-888-9904 or Shirley Ottone 401-835-9878. Mel Inman, 37-Wheeler St. Rehoboth, 508-252-4749, 508-493-1517 Cell.

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EPHS Class of 1982 40th Reunion

The East Providence High School Class of 1982 will let the good times roll and shake it up at their 40th reunion this fall. The event, scheduled for Saturday, October 8, from 7 to 11 p.m., will be at the Dublin Rose, 940 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA. Tickets are $50 per person. Checks or money orders, payable to Class of 1982, should be mailed to: Dawn Gamma, 22 Bay View Ave., Riverside, RI 02915. The reservation deadline is September 23.

Seekonk High School Class of 1972 – 50th Reunion

Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the Fall River Country Club 5- 10pm Invitations were mailed out June 1st.

RSVP by July 22, 2022.

If you did not receive your invitation, please email Seekonkclassof72@gmail.com with your address information so we can make sure you receive your invite.

It’s time to celebrate and reconnect with old friends!

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Neighborhood Day

East Providence’s Got Talent August 20, 2022 at 2pm

Onna Moniz-John Central Park Bring your lawn chairs Prizes awarded in each category Children - Teens - Adults Register in advance at: Neighborhoodday11@gmail.com Come out and show your talent Sponsored by Neighborhood Day Coalition City of East Providence Mayor’s Office

National Night Out Is Back in East Providence Tuesday, August 2, 2022

East Providence to Join Cities Nationwide For “America’s Night Out Against Crime” On Tuesday, August 2, 2022 East Providence is joining thousands of communities nationwide for the “39th Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), will involve over 16,450 communities from all 50 states. In all, over 38 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime”.

National Night Out is designed to: • Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness • Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts • Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships • Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

This is a great opportunity for local businesses and organizations to come out as a community and get some exposure. Hand out some free promotional items, candy, or do a simple craft with the kids. This is a totally FREE event so you cannot sell anything or collect any money.

For more information on becoming involved in this 11th Annual event in East Providence, contact: Scott Rose-President-E.P. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association at: 401-529-5639 or mypony64@aol.com or Sgt. James Aceto at: 401-563-8699.

Free Summer Programs

Register your Rhode Island student in grades 2-5 for Free Summer Programs. These award-winning programs, offered by The Empowerment Factory, begin July 6th in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Education All Course Network. These free programs are also funded in part by Cox Communications, who recently recognized numerous non-profit organizations committed to creating opportunities for youth to gain access to both STEAM learning and social well-being initiatives.

These fun, free, after school programs combine art, science, reading, and social-emotional learning. Students will receive a Creativity Kit with all needed art supplies and books. Since its founding in 2014, The Empowerment Factory (TEF) gives children the skills they need to lead happier lives through its afterschool and summer learning programs that focus on three areas of development: creativity, self-esteem and civic pride.

Families can register while space is available via www.empowermentfactory.org/learn-attend and can contact The Empowerment Factory for more information at 401-365-1010 or by email at howdy@empowermentfactory.org.

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Nature Drawing raises awareness about our impact on our planet and fosters children’s self-confidence and self-esteem while learning fun and easy art techniques. And sparks their interest in science, environmental science, and conservation. This is a sevenweek commitment for grades 2-5 and 5-8.

Reading Adventures engages students in discussions as they read and write stories and collaborate on fun, hand-on art projects with environmental themes including the importance of recycling, reusing and repurposing materials. This is a seven-week commitment for grades 2-5.

Art in the Park fosters mindfulness, creativity, and a love of literacy in elementary-age children while cultivating an open mindset with thought provoking children’s books and hands-on art projects in an outdoor setting. These one-day workshops can be signed up for individually and are for grades K-5.

Testimonials: “My 10-year-old daughter really enjoyed the nature drawing series. The lessons included not only instruction in drawing endangered species, but also curious and interesting facts about their plight, habitat and biology. The teachers were warm and engaging and encouraged personal stories and joke-telling to keep the kids entertained and connected.“ “My daughter has an absolute blast at art in the park! The entire session is very well thought out and is geared to the appropriate age level so well. The teacher is very accommodating and attentive to the children. I can’t say enough good things about this program!”

The Empowerment Factory welcomes you to get involved in our community of people coming together to empower Rhode Island youth. If you want to volunteer your time, donate, or advocate by sharing our message on social media, visit The Empowerment Factory website at www.empowermentfactory.org. https://www.facebook.com/TheEmpowermentFactory

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The 40th Annual Heritage Festival “Celebrating Our Heritage of Classic Vinyl” Advance Online Weekend Passes are just $25. Weekend pass will be sold at the box office only on Friday July 29 for $30. Advance daily admission is just $10 online or $12 at the box office. Children 12 & under FREE with adult. Online tickets available @ https://epheritagefest.ticketleap.com/

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The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending continued on next page... the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems.

With stellar musicianship and passionate delivery, The Machine explores collective improvisation rivaling that of an early 1970’s Pink Floyd, while their use of expanded theatrical elements and elaborate stage displays and lighting continues The Floyd spirit of the 1980’s. The band is also known for recreating entire albums as a part of their show, accepting requests from fans, and for taking an A - Z approach in which one song is played for every letter of the alphabet.

The Machine has sold out theaters, premier showcase rooms and casinos across North America, Europe and Asia, performed at renowned music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Riverbend, and Gathering of the Vibes, and shared the stage with full symphony orchestras, including the Atlanta, Detroit, 901 Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914 Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, Charlotte and San Diego Symphonies, as well as the Buffalo Philharmonic.

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Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating.

Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years. The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising Tusk have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over twenty-five years.

It seemed only fitting that they should come together to form the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, and pay homage to a group that dominated the charts during the band members’ formative years.

Authentic-sounding and always respectful, Tusk leaves no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world’s best-loved, top-selling bands. https://www.fleetwoodmactribute.com

The McCartney Years Saturday July 30th 9:30-11:00 PM

Note-for-note, harmonies and riffs– every song is played live with nothing pre-recorded and to the standard set by McCartney himself in the early 1970s. Below is a look at the talent behind the world’s premier McCartney concert experience.

This show is a 100% all-Paul Experience with authentic wardrobes, set lists, choreography and instrumentation. The six-piece band performs worldwide, travels with a full backline, and offers a four-piece horn section addition, reminiscent of McCartney’s 1970s live tours. The McCartney Years is a period-true, technicallystunning and sonically explosive live concert experience that entertains a loyal fan base from around the world. Don’t take our word for it…read their reviews on social media!

Recent Review from 1700-seat Orr Auditorium at Westminster College, PA. They sold 1600 hard tickets to the event.

“The McCartney Years was absolutely marvelous! Our audience loved them! One gentlemen who has attended Celebrity Series forever said it was in his Top 10 favorite shows he has EVER seen and he sees everything here and in Pittsburgh. The consensus of many comments I have received is that it was not only an amazing show—and it was on every count-- but a great honor to have the opportunity to experience such incredible talent coupled with such incredible attention to detail and to see and hear the sound of the vintage guitars and keyboards. Yuri’s vocals are amazing (I personally think better than Paul McCartney and others expressed the same sentiment). Wonderful, wonderful show. Audience loved it. Perfect way to end our 50th celebratory anniversary season! I don’t know what more to say – GREAT people to work with—we hope to have them back.” ~Connie McGinnis (Orr Auditorium, PA) https://www.bicoastalproductions.com/mccartney-years

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The McCartney Years is the premier Paul McCartney concert experience endorsed by Paul McCartney/Wings guitarist, Denny Laine and USA Beatles promoter, Sid Bernstein, who labeled the show as, “…the BEST on the scene today.” The McCartney Years perform all the hits of Paul McCartney in his prime, spanning from the Beatles to Wings. This creates an experience far beyond typical Beatles-tribute band territory and appeals to a much wider, more diverse audience. Paul McCartney’s music reaches so many generations of ticket buyer, and the impeccable likeness of lead singer and multi-instrumentalist, Yuri Pool, will stun audiences and leave them bursting with nostalgia.

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July 2022 The Reporter Physical Graffiti “The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Show”

The members of Physical Graffiti, the Zeppelin tribute band were high-school chums in Hartford, Conn. The group that climbed the stairway to heavy-metal heaven - its abrasive blues-rock guitar and primal drum sound were the first to be labeled “heavy metal” - split up in 1980. At the time, the lads in Physical Graffiti were on the verge of learning to shave.

Yet, they’ve become one of the hardest working groups of Led Zeppelin imitators on the East Coast. The group plays close to 225 live dates a year, more than most touring bands. Normally, Physical Graffiti is among the top-selling acts at mid-level halls (around 2,000 people) along the Atlantic shore.

“We get both the inquisitive and the diehard fans,” said McIlhoney, who plays with the hard-thumping chops of Led Zep drummer John Bonham. “It’s an almost scary experience for young kids to see a band that they were too young to remember. They want to relive classic rock.” The song remains nearly the same from when Led Zeppelin was creating its “Whole Lotta Love” pandemonium. The members of Physical Graffiti - named after a Zeppelin LP - have studied the videos and bootleg albums of their heroes, as well as honed their chops on more than 75 Led Zeppelin songs from nine albums.

The self-managed band will break down and play guitarist Jimmy Page’s violin solo on “Dazed and Confused” or copy singer Robert Plant’s spooky line he delivered live in a version of “Stairway to Heaven”: “Do you remember laughter?” McIlhoney plays Bonham’s famous drum ramble, “Moby Dick.” https://www.facebook.com/people/ Physical-Graffitti-The-Ultimate—LedZeppelin-Show/100034169632021/

The Blushing Brides: Keeping The Stones Rolling 40 Years Later

It becomes abundantly clear, early in the performance, that the BLUSHING BRIDES are something exceedingly special and excessively unique in an industry of rampant mediocrity, permeated with bands aspiring to harness the excitement only the Rolling Stones could previously deliver.

The phenomenon and mystique that are the Brides is solely attributable to their lead frontman Maurice’s perseverance and longevity. In a business where showmanship should be paramount, he has no rival and is in a class all his own! The potency of the Brides combined stage presence, persona, and musical interpretations transform each performance into a memorable concert spectacle. continued on next page...

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July 2022 The Reporter Although the comparisons are undeniable, the seemingly prototyped BLUSHING BRIDES have distinguished themselves from the original (Stones), with a very distinctive sound and delivery. All cover versions clearly have the Brides improvisational signature stamped on them, and are performed at an energy level that is immeasurable. The spontaneity and passion of the music allows the audience to participate and in effect create the entire event. http://www.theblushingbrides.ca/

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2022 Heritage Festival Vendors Food and Beverage

• Coco Bongos - Adult frozen drinks in specialty containers • Del’s Lemonade • Rockwell Amusements Fair Concessions located within the carnival area • Stanley’s Famous Hamburgers - Burgers, Hot Dogs, Lobster Salad Rolls, Quebec Fries, Sausage & Peppers • Casa Tia Rosa - Portuguese Food, Chourico & Peppers, Cacoila, Portuguese Chicken • Sweet B’s Donuts - Hot Fresh Donuts made on site, coffee • Joe’s Snack Shack - Philly Cheesesteak, Hand Tossed Pizza, Clam Cakes, Fried Ravioli & Desserts, Milkshakes & Smoothies • Juice Junkie - Healthy Green Smoothies, Fruit Smoothies, Protein Smoothies & Acai Bowls • Heritage Beer & Wine- Miller Lite, Whalers RISE A.P.A., Woodridge Wines, Truly Hard Seltzer • Laughing Crab Catering - Award Winning Crab Cakes & Seafood, Harve De Grace, Maryland • Mooseman’s Kettle Corn - Traditional & Gourmet Flavors

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Art & Craft Vendors

MK’s Sports Merchandise Black Catt Creations - Unique Jewelry Babes of Italy - Amigurumi Crafty Nana Banana - Asst. Crochet LNB Simply Made - Handmade Totes, Wallets, Soaps Wonderland of Pearls - Open Oysters to Create Jewelry, Bath Bombs, Gemstone Rings • Piece Of My Heart Co. - Everything Macrame • Cre8OTB - Handmade Disney Inspired Headbands & Personalized Crayons • J. Cote Art and Coastal Creations - Mixed Media Arts & Crafts

• Hollies Hobby - Wreaths, Table Decor, Wood Signs • Amber N’ Crystals - Wire Wrapped Crystal Jewelry • Luna Sea Name Rings & More - Gold, Sterling Silver & Stainless Engraveable Jewelry • Creative Chi - Mini Angel Card Reading, Reiki Infused Art, Authentic Novelties • Cozy Cuddles - Handmade Crochet • Campania Thalia - Handmade Clothing, Musical Instrument, Dream catchers • Sherri’s $5 Batta Bling - Paparazzi Jewelry • Crochet By Marga - Handmade Crossbody Bags, Candles • Heavy Metal Animals- Metal Animal Sculptures, Clocks • Sgt C Temporary Tattoos - Organic 2-Week Temporary Tattoos & Henna Art • Power “Pup” Treats LLC - Gourmet Healthy, Natural Dog Treats • Neora Founding Brand, Vegan Skin, Hair & Wellness Products • Notched Designs - Handmade Wood Products • Bolton Custom Designs - On Site Coat Of Arms Prints, Embroidery & Hand Painted Shields • Maeven In Me - Handmade Beaded & Polymer Clay Fashion Jewelry • Yolanda’s Inspirations - Oils, Incense, Scarves, Skull Accessories • Gaspee Point Woodworks - Handmade Cutting Boards, Pet Feeding Trays • Kora Boutique - West African pure Silver, Copper, Bronze Jewelry, Leather Goods • Just For The Smell of It - Shea Butters, Body Oils • Danger Spaghetti – Paintings, Fairy Displays, Shadow Boxes

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• James Auto Co. City of East Providence, Mayor Bob DaSilva • Madeira Restaurant EP Recreation Department • Smith Family Dental EP Fire Department Associates Inc. EP Police Department • Townies “Feel Good Food” EP Public Works Department

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2022 East Providence Heritage Days Inc. Board of Directors OFFICERS

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Hosted by Linn Healthcare Navigator Kathy Shatraw and East Providence Senior Center Elder Resource Specialist Amanda Mattress, helpful resources will be provided to help guide you through the caregiving journey. Please join us to learn ways to cope with caregiving as well as discuss any concerns you may have with your caregiving journey. Open to the public. Free of charge.

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The East Bay Foster Grandparent Program is actively recruiting community members 55 years of age or older to serve as Foster Grandparent volunteers in local elementary schools, Head Starts and libraries. The heart of the program is the one-on-one daily attention that FGV’s provide. This special relationship helps young people grow, gain confidence and become more productive caring members of society. Foster Grandparents assist in schools, Head Start sites, YMCAs and local libraries throughout the East Bay. Foster Grandparents receive a tax free stipend which will not affect any federal, state or local benefit or entitlement. Tax free stipend amounts range from $45.00 - $120.00 per week. Foster Grandparents also receive a mileage allowance, meals during service, paid holidays and accident and liability insurance while serving. The mission of the program is to support positive outcomes for children by providing volunteer opportunities to income eligible individuals. Together we can build a stronger generation of children and a better community for ourselves and our neighbors. For more information please call: Diane Palmer, Program Coordinator, East Bay Foster Grandparent Program, 401712-2743, a division of East Bay Community Action Program.

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From the State House Full articles can be viewed at www.reportertoday.com The Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals Endorses Rep. Gregg Amore for R. I. Secretary of State

The Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals Executive Board voted unanimously to endorse East Providence State Representative Gregg Amore in his candidacy for Secretary of State. For the past 27 years Gregg has taught U. S. History, Civics, and Government at his alma mater East Providence High School.

He has also been a coach and currently serves as the district’s athletic director.

Gregg has served five terms as a State Representative from District 65. He is the Chair of the House Finance Sub Committee on Education and serves on the House Small Business committee.

As a member of the General Assembly, Gregg has been a tireless advocate for legislation that supports workers and their families. As an educator Gregg has been a champion for teachers and other school personnel. He is a staunch supporter of legislation to increase school funding, expand early childhood education, and ensure teacher voice in the workplace. Gregg has worked with our leaders from public higher education institutions to provide additional funding and expand benefits to the faculties and staff.

Gregg has also taken a prominent role in the expansion of civics education in our schools and the codification of voting rights in our state. He is also a strong advocate for the expansion of healthcare access for our citizens.

RIFTHP President Frank Flynn said, “We are proud to endorse Rep. Gregg Amore for Secretary of State. His work as a teacher, coach, and State Representative in conjunction with his knowledge of government, civics, and finance make him imminently qualified for this role. He brings a keen intellect, strong work ethic, and collaborative nature to this role which will greatly benefit the State of Rhode Island.”

The Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals wholeheartedly endorses Representative Gregg Amore for the office of Secretary of State.

Sen. Coyne Will Not Seek Reelection

Barrington, RI: Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne announced today that she will not be seeking a fifth term in the Rhode Island State Senate.

“I have decided that the time is right to retire from the Senate, but I am not retiring from public service,” she said. “I will continue to be very active and engaged in the community, as I always have been, and look forward to the next chapter in this journey.”

Sen. Coyne continued, “Throughout my public service, I have tried to uphold the principles of integrity, honesty, transparency, and accountability. Serving the people of District 32 has been a tremendous honor. I am humbled to have been given that responsibility, and I never took it lightly. I am proud of the work I did to represent the people of Barrington, Bristol, and East Providence.”

A former state trooper who retired at the rank of lieutenant in 2006, and a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Sen. Coyne made public safety a central focus of her service in the Senate.

In her first term she worked to enact legislation to protect domestic violence victims by removing firearms from felony abusers.

Building on this work in more recent years, she championed new laws prohibiting untraceable ghost guns and 3-D printed guns, and she was the lead Senate sponsor of legislation that just passed the General Assembly to limit firearm magazine capacity to 10 rounds.

She authored legislation requiring public reporting on all child deaths or near fatalities, as well legislation requiring background checks for people working or volunteering with children. Sen. Coyne’s comprehensive reforms to the state’s human trafficking laws will enable law enforcement to prevent trafficking and apprehend its perpetrators more effectively. Legislation she sponsored increased the age to purchase tobacco in Rhode Island to 21. She also sponsored the high-profile bill to provide compensation to individuals who were wrongfully convicted.

First elected to the Senate in 2014, she previously served as a member of the Barrington Town Council, where she was liaison to the Town’s Senior Services Advisory Board, United Veteran’s Council, School Committee, and Juvenile Hearing Board, and the Bristol County Water Authority.

Sen. Coyne led a commission that examined ways to improve the state’s laws protecting against elder abuse and financial exploitation. She has helped shepherd into law numerous bills to prevent against exploitation or abuse of seniors, improve care for individuals with Alzheimer’s, lower the cost of prescription drugs, and enable cities and towns to offer tax breaks to seniors who provide volunteer services.

“I am very proud that every recommendation made by the elder abuse task force has now been enacted into law,” she said.

Sen. Coyne currently serves as Chairwoman of the Judiciary Committee, one of the Senate’s busiest, most high-profile committees.

“I have always tried to build bridges, not barriers,” said Sen. Coyne. “The issues that come before the Judiciary Committee are some of the most emotional and divisive issues to be considered by the Senate. I tried to find common ground and start from a place of respect to build consensus whenever we could. We were able to get a lot accomplished, and I am appreciative of everyone I have had the opportunity to work with over the years.”

She concluded, “In the immediate future, I look forward to spending more quality time with family and friends. I don’t know what my future may hold after that, but I know that I will always be engaged and eager to serve the community in some capacity. I thank my colleagues in the Senate, and, most of all, my constituents, for all their support over the years.”

Assembly Approves Large-Capacity Magazine Ban Bill Now Headed To Governor’s Desk

State House – The General Assembly has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Justine Caldwell and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairwoman Cynthia A. Coyne to ban large-capacity gun magazines, which have enabled mass shootings including the one in Uvalde, Texas. The legislation will now go to the governor, who has stated that he will sign it.

“High-capacity magazines have no legitimate purpose for hunting or self-defense. They enable shooters to unleash torrents of bullets and inflict maximum harm in mere seconds, making them a tool of the trade for mass shootings, drug trafficking and gang violence. They put the public, law enforcement officers and the

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ensure that the Board of Elections has what it needs to ensure secure, smooth elections as more Rhode Islanders embrace their opportunities to vote before Election Day.” During the 2016 presidential election, the Board of Elections received about 45,000 mail ballots. That number increased to more than 170,000 mail ballots for the 2020 election.

The measure now moves to the governor’s office.

user in greater harm. Making high-capacity magazines illegal to sell and possess will enhance public safety,” said Chairwoman Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence).

The legislation (2022-H 6614A, 2022-S 2653) prohibits the possession, sale or transfer of any feeding device capable of holding, or readily able to be extended to hold, more than 10 rounds of ammunition to be fed continuously into a semi-automatic firearm.

Under the bill, those who already own large-capacity magazines or weapons that hold more than 10 rounds will have 180 days to comply with the law by either permanently altering the weapon so it can no longer hold more than 10 rounds, turning it into their local or state police, or transferring or selling it to a federally licensed firearm dealer or person or outside the state who is lawfully entitled to own or possess it. The bill provides exceptions for current and retired law enforcement officers and active duty military or National Guard members.

Updates on Previous State House Articles

• General Assembly passes Rep. Amore and Sen. Euer’s legislation that protects victims of domestic abuse • Assembly OKs bill lowering elder financial exploitation age • Assembly OKs wiretap bill to help stop human trafficking • Senate approves Lawson’s bill eliminating sales tax on face masks • Assembly passes Sen. Lawson and Rep. Amore’s bill requiring public higher education to accept AP test scores for college course credit • Assembly Passes Sen. Lawson And Rep. Amore’s Bill Requiring Insurance Coverage For Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders • Assembly Approves Bill Allowing Special Insurance Enrollment Period During Pregnancy

General Assembly OKs Bill that Would Remove Diversion Programs from Mandatory DNA Collections

State House — The General Assembly passed legislation introduced by Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence) and Rep. Leonela “Leo” Felix (D-Dist. 61, Pawtucket) that would remove diversion program participants from the list of those subject to mandatory DNA collections.

Rhode Island state law requires that a DNA sample be taken for analysis from any person convicted of a crime of violence. This bill (2022-H 7713, 2022-S 2791) would remove the additional burden imposed on our diversion programs that mandates them to collect an additional DNA sample.

“Diversion programs are for people who, in the court’s opinion, have strayed off the right path but can put in the work to head back in the right direction. Diversion is rehabilitative and redemptive, and the main purpose of these programs is preventing recidivism,” said Senator Coyne, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. “We should be collecting DNA for those who are convicted, plead guilty or go to prison for a violent crime, but those who go to diversion are not in that category.”

The measure now moves to the governor’s office.

Legislature OKs Bill to Establish Secure, Transparent Mail Ballot Signature Review and Certification Process

State House — The General Assembly approved legislation introduced by Rep. Evan P. Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick) and Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne (D-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence) that would allow for the early certification of mail ballots.

The bill would also establish a new and more comprehensive mail ballot voter signature verification process. The legislation would also allow the Board of Elections to begin the certification of mail ballots 20 days prior to Election Day and require notice of such certification sessions.

“We should be embracing all the ways to make voting more accessible and convenient for all Rhode Islanders, because increased participation better ensures elections that represent the will of the people,” said Senator Coyne. “This legislation helps

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In large bowl, combine vinaigrette, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, yellow squash and zucchini; marinate 30 minutes-1 hour.

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In Memoriam Deacon Emirutus, Ralph J. Simmons, Sr. 99, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his home.

Janice F. Kelley of Rumford passed into eternal life with her family by her side on May 21, 2022.

Manuel “ Junie” DaGraca, Jr., 71. of East Providence, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

Joseph Anthony DiRobbio, 92, of Mauran Avenue, East Providence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in the presence of his loved ones.

Donald W. Carlson 81, of Riverside, RI passed away June 4th, 2022 after a lengthy illness.

Robert G. Patton, 81, of Greenwich Avenue, East Providence, died peacefully on June 5, 2022 at The Miriam Hospital.

Susan Margaret (Alfano)Place was born on May 17, 1961. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 7, 2022, at the age of 61.

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Elizabeth A. (Gomersal) Larsson, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

John A. Lawson, Jr. (Jack) 83, of Rumford, RI, passed away on June 20, 2022, after battling numerous health issues for many years.

Hope C. Fitton, 87, of North Street, Riverside and Englewood, FL, died peacefully on June 24, 2022 at the Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Center, Providence.

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Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Birthday, Family Reunions, Club/ Organization Meetings. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries and other events. Call the club at 401-433-0209, leave a message.

VACATION RENTAL

CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: Pearl Lake Rd in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Minutes from attractions: Sugar Hill, Franconia Pkwy, Santa’s Village, Whale’s Tail Water Park, and Cog Railway; sleeps 6, fireplace, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, kayaks or just R&R. Booking now for Spring and Summer getaways: Weekly or weekends. Call Joe at 401-4398089.

VACATION - HONEYMOON RENTAL

LAND FOR SALE

HOME & GARDEN

Plants for sale: Perennials, annuals, Euonymus bushes, Angel Trumpets, Coleus, succulents, fig trees & angel’s trumpet, free small plant with visit, prices from $2-$20.

Call 401-433-2922. Come and see my plants at The Weaver Library Farmers Market June 24th thru Sept 9th.

GENERAL SERVICES

Holiday Pet Sitter: Local pet sitter & dog walker with 14 years odd experience! Text 401-374-8423 or email samanthaspetsitting23@gmail.com for more info!

Handyman, Maintenance, Landscaping.

GSS Property Solutions LLC. Registered & Fully insured. No job too small. Experienced. We're proud of our craftsmanship.

Free estimates. 401-688-9749 Bicycle Sales & Service: Your Bike Shops now doing Spring Tune-ups on all brands, Riverside 401-433-4491 and Warren 401-245-9755. Call Art or Joe for specials and service now.

Cabinet refinishing! no mess no hassle.

Make your kitchen brighter and look new for a fraction of the cost of new cabinets. J Rodrigues painting call Joe at 508 989 8085. local and reliable.

I am a Personal Care Assistant & Housekeeper willing to help you! Will perform many duties including meal prep, medication reminders, shower assistance, shopping/errands, laundry, light cleaning.

Call Terri for information and rates. 774284-7600.

Buildable lot w/ town of Seekonk water hookup. Lot is on the Rehoboth/Seekonk town line-Carpenter/Cross St. $75,000 as it sits. For more information call 508-761-8203 and ask for George.

Housecleaning: Is your home in need of a really good cleaning? Whether you need a 1 time cleaning, or regular cleanings.

Years of experience! (We include fridge and oven w/ our cleanings) Call Gil for details 508-840-6611.

CLASSIFIED RATES: 1-15 Words: $10 ~ 16-30 Words: $15

BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House. We take everything!

Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508-2261295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

Additional Words: $.25 each

Business Rate: $35 for 30 words Classified deadline: 25th of the month

St. Michael, Azores Ponta Graca (Portugal). Pristine 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR & laundry. Linens provided.

Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck. Near golf courses, beaches, and more. $560 Weekly. Time is money, must act now. Call 401-480-0374 or 508336-8432.

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Business Directory CATEGORY

COMPANY NAME

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CATEGORY

COMPANY NAME

PAGE

Antiques/Cash for Gold Americana Auction

13

Landscape Service

Cutting Edge Landscaping

4

Appliance Repairs

CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair

32

Landscape Service

Superior Lawn Care

51

Attorney

Attorney William C. Maaia

41

Martial Arts

EP Martial Arts Academy

22

StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho

25

Attorney

Rappoport, DeGiovanni&Caslowwitz 44

Masonry-Construction

Attorney

The Law Offices of Tanya M. Gravel

12

Masonry-Custom

Jose Soares Masonry

19

Attorney

Warr & Warr, P.C.

15

Mortgage Broker

Jason Potrzeba - Webster Bank

38

Auto Body

A-1 Custom Auto Body

50

Mortgage Broker

Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company

39

Auto Repairs

New England Tire

2

Orthodontics

George Family Orthodontics

16

Camp-Basketball

One On One Basketball Camp

26

Painting Contractor

Levine Painting Co., Inc.

18

Candidate - Mayor

John Rossi, Candidate

6

Party Rentals

After 5 Party Rentals

24

Candidate - State Rep

Matthew S. Dawson

8

Paving Contractor

Gem Paving & Seal Coating

25

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Pet Services

Chibi’s Choice

10

Chamber of Commerce East Providence Chamber Chimney Services

Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep 24

Pharmacy

Simpson’s Pharmacy, Inc

12

City Councilwoman

Anna Sousa

40

Prepared Food/Deli

The Cooks House

48

City Councilman

Ricardo Mourato

40

Private School

Seekonk Christian Academy

30

Collectibles

Wexler’s Collectibles

32

Real Estate

Alicia Reynolds, Sales Associate

10

Comic Strip

Sour Grapes

37

Real Estate

Larry McNulty, Realtor

33

Country Club

Hillside Country Club

28

Real Estate

Mateus Realty

55

Credit Union

Community & Teachers Credit Union 41

Real Estate

Mateus Realty

40

Dentist

Coastal Dental Seekonk

15

Real Estate

Paiva Realty Group

39

Dentist

Eager Family Dentistry

56

Real Estate

Rhonda Vieira-Cherry, Realtor

14

Dentist

George Family Orthodontics

16

Real Estate

Robin Lozito - ReMax Rivers Edge

21

Dentist

Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC

23

Real Estate

The Tirrell Team

9

Dentist

Seekonk Dental

11

Real Estate

TK Real Estate Brokerage

28

Dentist

Tourister Dental Associates

30

Real Estate

Vicki Doran

47

Duct Cleaning

Think Green, Think Clean Air

12

Remodeling

Batty Construction

45

Engine Repair-Lawn

Fred’s Service Center, Inc.

20

Restaurant

Dicky’s Clam Shack Two

48

El Mariachi

48

Events

The Coggeshall Farm Museum

34

Restaurant

Farm Stand

Walker Street Organic Gardens

50

Restaurant

EP Wieners

48

Farmers Market

Weaver Library Farmers’ Market

34

Restaurant

iAlive Restaurant

49

Fence-Sales/Serv.

Wood & Wire Fence Co., Inc

56

Restaurant

La Collina

49

Funeral Home

Family’s Choice Cremation, Inc.

51

Restaurant

Madeira Restaurant

48

Funeral Home

Perry/McStay Funeral Home

44

Restaurant

Townies

49

Funeral Home

Rebello Funeral Home

37

Roofing Contractor

East Providence Roofing

17

Glass Fabricator

Frank Lizotte’s Glass Co., Inc.

39

Roofing Contractor

Tabeleys Roofing

19

Hair Salon

Shear Image Salon

20

Screen Replacement

Blackstone Valley Window & Door

13

Hall Rental

Knights of Columbus

27

Seafood Market

Digger’s Catch

49

Handyman

American Eagle Enterprises, LLC

32

Self Storage

Lionel Mini Storage, Inc.

45

Heating & Air Cond

Fox Mechanical

8

State Senator

Val Lawson

40

Heating & Air Cond

Fox Mechanical

24

State Representative

Katherine Kazarian

40

Home Improvements

Stateside Vinyl Siding Company

47

Trash/Junk Removal

Big Blue Removal Service

4

Insurance

Matt Gilson

22

Tree Service

Advanced Tree

26

Website Design

Website RI

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Proudly serving the communities of East Providence & Barrington, Rhode Island and Seekonk & Rehoboth, Massachusetts since 1897 The Chamber’s monthly in-person networking luncheon.

Bring lots of business cards for exchanging.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

East Providence Area Chamber

$25pp Lunch included. Reservations required by 7/8/22 Register on Chamber’s Web site or contact the office.

Chamber members register early and Save $5.Open to non-

Business DURING Hours

members w/pre-registration.

11:45am - Noon Check-in Noon-1:30pm lunch, guest speaker…

Location: Davenport’s Restaurant 1925 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Guest Speakers: Pete Rumsey, Chief Business Development Officer, University of Rhode Island Research Foundation Christine Smith, Managing Director of Innovation & Executive Director of RI Science and Technology Advisory Council What is Rhode Island’s Blue Economy? Who’s Involved? How Can My Business Be Part of It? Presentation will include information about Rhode Island’s Blue Economy and outline the state’s “Blue Economy Technology Cluster” (RI BETC) and its application for federal funding to help support the creation of equitable job growth throughout Rhode Island. The “Blue Economy” refers to seas and oceans and the jobs and businesses that are water-based or provide products and services for this economy.

The Chamber Works for Local Businesses

New Member Promotion

The East Providence Area Chamber is a small business.

Become a member of The Chamber this We understand what businesses are going through now. month and discover what you’ve been On behalf of our members and business community, we continue to: missing. Visit our web site for details • Promote products, services, events and activities of our members about EXTRA sign-on benefits being • Announce job opportunities with our member businesses offered now.

• Provide information about helpful seminars for business people • Offer opportunities to connect and network with members • Listen to the business community and their needs, and find answers and solutions for them • Monitor and keep our members informed of local & statewide legislation that may affect them

Opening a New Business in East Providence?

Contact the Chamber. We’ve been welcoming new businesses to the community for 100+ years. We know all about ribbon cuttings and grand openings. We can tell you what works and doesn’t work. Let us help make your special event a success and one you can be proud of sharing with your friends, family and general public.

East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce 1011 Waterman Avenue East Providence, Rhode Island 02914

The Chamber’s beloved, family-friendly event returns to their huge parking lot. Now signing-up display vehicles, sponsors, mascots and characters for Mascot Row. Contact the Chamber for details.

401.438.1212 phone Email: office@eastprovidenceareachamber.com Web site: eastprovidenceareachamber.com

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NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO SELL!!

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Luis Mateus (401) 368-2403 • Pam Reis (401) 368-2402 Jeff Mateus (401) 447-9459 • Paul T. Reis, Jr. (401) 474-8092

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Serving East Providence and surrounding areas since 1975.

(401) 434-8399 FALAMOS PORTUGUES • FAX # (401) 435-3401 582 Warren Avenue • East Providence, RI 02914

Email sales@mateusrealty.net

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