It was an honor to serve as your Senator #eastprovidence & #pawtucket! This Twitter account will be inactive because my term has ended.
I will still be using my personal twitter actively.
I look forward to seeing you all around as we enjoy our beautiful state!!
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Flooded road in East Providence and Pawtucket.
Please take caution! ⚠️ #eastprovidence #pawtucket #RhodeIsland
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The fireworks will officially begin around 9 PM. For more information, please view the link below.
pawtucketri.com/news/pawtucket
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On July 3rd at 5:30 PM, the City of Pawtucket will be hosting an Independence Day celebration fireworks event at McCoy Stadium. There will be live music and food trucks parked in the Joseph Jenks Junior High School front parking lot.
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Free lunches will also be served daily from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM on Monday through Friday, except for holidays. For more information, please view the following link.
pawtucketri.com/news/pawtucket
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The City of Pawtucket will be opening the Fairlawn Veterans Memorial Park Pool from Saturday, July 2nd through Sunday, August 21st. The hours are as follows:
-Monday and Thursday: Noon to 5 PM
-Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11 AM to 6 PM
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The City of East Providence is calling on the community to participate in the first annual City of East Providence Pride parade on Saturday, June 25. More info here and below: eastprovidenceri.gov/news-announcem
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The concerts will be at Rose Larisa Memorial Park located at 701 Bullocks Point Avenue in Riverside. For more information and to see the schedule of the concerts, please view the following link.
eastprovidenceri.gov/news-announcem
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The East Providence Recreation Department is pleased to announce that they will be having a 2022 Summer Concert Series. The concerts will be on Thursday nights from now until July 28 at 6 PM.
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Therefore, on the 20th City Hall will be closed and it will reopen on Tuesday, June 21st. For more information please see the link below.
pawtucketri.com/news/pawtucket
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The City of Pawtucket will be honoring Juneteenth and providing employees with a day off to commemorate this important day of freedom for all. As a result of Juneteenth occuring on a Sunday this year, the City will celebrate the day on Monday, June 20th.
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The reception and the exhibit are welcome to everyone to celebrate the culture and artistic contributions of Cape Verdean Americans. For more information please see the link below. pawtucketri.com/news/pawtucket
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The opening reception will be held at Pawtucket City Hall, Friday, June 10th from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. This reception will feature musical performances by Romeu Di Lurdis, who is coming to the US from Cape Verde for the first time.
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The City of Pawtucket and the Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture is hosting a major exhibit of the Cape Verdean Museum at 617 Prospect Street in Pawtucket's City Hall. The exhibit will be open from today until August 31st, 2022.
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There are no income requirements or registration and any child under 18 is welcome. For more information, contact East Providence Recreation at 401-433-6360 or see the link below.
eastprovidenceri.gov/news-announcem
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This summer, meals will be served at Pierce Field and George Lima Parks from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday through Friday from June 27 to August 5 (except on July 4) and Onna Moniz-John Park until August 26, (except on August 8).
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East Providence Recreation is pleased to provide free meals to children during the summer. The Summer Meals Kick Off Celebration will be on Saturday, June 25 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Pierce Field Playground.
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For more information, please click the link below.
eastprovidenceri.gov/news-announcem
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Of the $150,000 funding, 20% will be allocated to businesses that are Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)-owned businesses, Women Business Enterprise (WBE)-owned businesses, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)-owned businesses.
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The funds can be used to purchase any supplies that are necessary to increase outdoor opportunities.
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The City of East Providence has been awarded the “Take it Outside” grant by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. East Providence small businesses are now invited to apply for up to $10,000 in grant funding.
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The goal of this board is to allow the City of East Providence to better serve and support the LGBTQI+ community. For more information and to apply, click the following link.
onboard.eastprovidence.com/board/4395
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East Providence residents are invited to apply to the LGBTQI+ Advisory Board, which will serve as an advisor to East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva, regarding issues actually or potentially affecting people within the LGBTQI+ community.
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I was also thrilled to welcome
Dr. Sandra Forand as our new Superintendent of EP School District!
Also recognizing
🔸Katie Kenahan - District Teacher of the Year!
🔸Kaitlyn Baccari - Riverside Middle School Teacher of the Year!
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It was a particularly a special honor to congratulate Teacher Amy Moran for recently winning “Riverside Middle School Teacher of the Year” because she was my daughter’s favorite middle school teacher and an incredible pillar in our community!
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Recently had the honor of being able to acknowledge some of East Providence’s incredible educators with citations!
🔸Bill Black - new Principal of EP HS
🔸Keith Anderson - Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Teaching
🔸Eve Nicole Cleary - EP High School Teacher of the Year
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Please note that adult books, reference books, textbooks, workbooks, cookbooks, discarded library books, or mildewed/ damaged books will not be accepted.
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From now until May 23rd, you can drop off new or gently used children's books at the George Wiley Center on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. You can also call 1-401-728-55 to schedule a drop off time.
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The is partaking in United Way’s 10th Annual Children’s book drive to promote the importance of reading and to supply children in low income households with reading materials. #pawtucket
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Second dose clinics will be open on Tuesday, June 7th and Thursday, June 9th from 3 PM to 5 PM. For more information, see the graphics below.
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They will be located at Cunningham Elementary, which is at 40 Baldwin Street and Slater Middle School, which is at 281 Mineral Spring Avenue. First doses are available tomorrow, May 17th and Thursday, May 19th from 3 PM to 5 PM.
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The City of Pawtucket, the Pawtucket School Department, and Blackstone Valley Community Health Care are working to provide COVID-19 vaccines at local schools. The vaccination clinics will have an emphasis on vaccinating school age children, but are welcome to the public.
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To find out more about this event and to learn about participating venues, see the link below.
dem.ri.gov/riseafood/news
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From today to May 21st, restaurants and local markets across Rhode Island will celebrate Quahog Week, which is meant to raise awareness about this sustainable resource and Rhode Island's local food economy.
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The deadline for entry is Friday, August 5, 2022. All are welcome to participate. For more information please see the link below.
pawtucketri.com/news/pawtucket
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The City of Pawtucket and the Camera Werks are holding the 24th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest, where 12 photos of Pawtucket will be chosen to be included in the 2023 City Calendar. The theme of this year's contest is Celebrate Pawtucket.
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There will be a design workshop on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 4:30 pm to 6 pm at Agnes B. Hennessey School to discuss the contents of the mural. This event is free and open to the public. For more information see the link below.
eastprovidenceri.gov/news-announcem
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The East Providence Art Council and local artist, Anna Dugan, are looking for community input for street murals near Agnes B. Hennessey Elementary School and the Pierce Memorial Field Complex.
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Registration for both of these camps will occur at the Slater Park Pavilion on Saturday, May 21st from 10 AM to noon. For more information, visit this link
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There are also job openings for lifeguards at the Veteran’s Park Pool this summer. Slater Park is offering a summer camp for Pawtucket residents and a tennis camp for children from all communities.
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