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East Providence News Briefs On the Cover:

The new clock tower at East Providence High School.

Photo by David Andrade of W. Parmentier Media

Inside This Issue Birth Announcement.........47 Business Directory...........53 Church News & Events.........44 Classifieds..................... 52 Clubs...........................19 Death Notices......................52 Events..........................23 Food & Dining.....................50 From the Candidates........11 Library...............................25 News Briefs..........................4 People...........................37 School..........................30

Portions of this News Briefs were compiled with contributions from Bob Rodericks.

Crescent Park Looff Carousel is Back!

It has been three years since the historic Crescent Park Looff carousel has given a ride or played its melodic organ music. The 127-year-old carousel was in danger of continuing its majestic presence as major renovations were needed. The Crescent Park Carousel was built in 1895 by Charles I.D. Looff, one of the earliest and foremost carousel designers. The Crescent Park Carousel is nationally recognized as a true masterpiece of wood sculpture. Originally built as a showcase for prospective buyers, it is the largest and most elaborate of Looff’s works. The Carousel contains 62 beautifully hand carved figures and four fanciful chariots (Crescent Park History). The carousel features elaborate embellishments of decorative panels, beveled mirrors, faceted glass jewels, electric lights, colored sandwich glass windows and its original band organ music surround flying steeds to create Looff’s “Total Carousel Experience.” Spot repairs have been made through the years but restoration experts, which are far and few between, recommended the suspension of the delicate ride before permanent damage was done. Much more than paint and minor repairs were needed.

The Repairs

The Carousel had been closed for the restoration of its center foundation since October of 2019. This work was vital to the long-term health of the Carousel reported experts. Locally, Ed Serowik has been working on the Carousel since his early teenage years. Now in his eighties, Serowik continues to help preserve the Carousel. “It has been a major part of my life,” said Serowik. “This major structural work is massive but is needed or we would have lost the Carousel for good.”

Carousel Manager, Tracy Johnson, has been at the forefront of the restoration. “The City of East Providence contracted with Geisser Engineering and Todd Goings of Carousels and Carvings to create a plan to reinforce the mast foundation and the framing to the center floor, which will help to begin stabilizing the carousel,” said Johnson. “The City then hired New England Foundation and Stabilization Company, based here in East Providence, to begin implementing the plan. That plan called for the installation of 16 helical supports to be installed into the sand. These supports are motor driven into the sand at key locations and will be attached to the floor framing and as well as the new cement piers that will be poured beneath the mudsills to support the mast,” explained Johnson. The work is progressing and all 16 foundation helical piers have now been installed. The next step was to have the forms made, and the concrete poured. “It’s actually a five-point foundation that holds the carousel in the air and four of the five points were failing,” Johnson explained.

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"We’re Back" – Manager Tracy Johnson

In early August, Looff’s horses and chariots rode again. A successful trial “soft” opening of the world famous Crescent Park Carousel was held on August 6th. The inimitable Senior Center....................46 carousel manager, Tracy Johnson gave the Looff a trial run to make sure no kinks were obvious. A few passersby saw the carousel in motion and stopped to watch. They were Sour Grapes........................31 allowed to ride as a further test and all went well. “I guess we’re ready for tomorrow’s official opening” (Sunday August 7, 2022) said a confident Johnson as Looff’s horses galloped at Sports.............................34 a speed which seemed faster than ever and the original organ music blared loud and clear.

“We’re so happy to announce that the Charles I.D. Looff Crescent Park Carousel has officially reopened! Phase I of our Stabilization Project has been completed and we are able to operate the Carousel this season. We are currently riding 30 to 40 people at a time (higher when its more children than adults, more adults we stick around 30). We are riding minimum capacity to preserve the center and top barrings until we can replace them in phase 2 of the stabilization project. As for weight limits, we have and have always had a 200 lb weight limit on the jumper horses, we ask that if people exceed that weight, you ride a stationary horse, stand or sit in a chariot. Rides will be limited as we move toward Phase II, projected to begin in October 2023. Thank you for your • Furniture • Brush • Appliances • Yard Waste patience and understanding as we work diligently to keep the magic • Construction Debris • Trash of our beloved Carousel alive for another generation,” beamed a happy Tracy Johnson. Close to a thousand people showed up Demolition of...Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools for the return of the Carousel. However, the long and complicated LET US DO THE WORK repairs are ongoing. “Once the complete renovation is done, we Free Estimates Call Tony 508-226-1295 can revert back to full capacity ridership.”

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September 2022 The Reporter we needed to stabilize it. It involved putting down giant blocks of concrete, engineered the way it should be. Just to see the smiles and the cheers and excitement of not only the young people, but old and young alike.

That’s what’s exciting about it. Everyone enjoys a good carousel,” added DaSilva.

Besides the children, the happiest person at the Looff Carousel may be its manager, Tracy Johnson. “My heart was full all weekend,” said Johnson after the long-awaited opening.

Some Other Restrictions Remain:

According to manager Johnson, a few restrictions will remain temporarily. Rides will pause daily at approximately 3:00 pm for 20 minutes. The Ticket Booth closes at 5 pm (or 7 pm on select Fridays) or one (1) hour before closing to ensure we are able to get through all of our guests. “We will close the line 30 minutes before closing time.”

Sensory Friendly Hours:

Every Saturday the band organ will be off from noon to 3 pm so those with sound sensitivities are able to enjoy the beautiful carousel. The organ will resume after the break at approximately 3:20 pm.

Hours of Operation:

Saturday & Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm.

Ticket Prices: Ages 3 and under ride free.

Tickets never expire after purchase and are $2.00 each.

Rides will pause daily at approximately 3:00 pm for 20 minutes. The Ticket Booth closes at 5 pm (or 7 pm on select Fridays)

or one (1) hour before closing to ensure we are able to get through all of our guests. The Carousel will also be open from 4pm to 8pm on the following dates: Friday, September 23, 2022 and Friday, October 21, 2022.

National Register of Historic Places: The Crescent Park Carousel was placed on the National Register of Historic sites and places in 1976. In 1985, the Rhode Island General Assembly proclaimed the Carousel as the State Jewel of American Folk Art and in 1987, the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, designated the Carousel as a National Historic Landmark.

Technical nerds may want to know the Carousel by the Numbers: • The ride is 50 feet in diameter • The building is 100 feet in diameter • The ride is 157 feet in circumference • One ride is thirty revolutions which means the ride travels approximately 0.9 miles (4710 feet) • In one hour, the ride travels 9 miles (47100 feet) or in one day, the ride travels 71.4 miles (376,800 feet) • The average season is 100 days so the ride would travel 7136 miles (over 37 million feet) • In the 116 years of operation, the ride has gone 33 times around the Earth or 3.3 times to the Moon!

• And with an annual average rider ship of 100,000 The Crescent Park Carousel has given 11.6 million rides and still counting.

Even with the minor ride restrictions, visitors have been ecstatic at the return of the carousel rides.

Social media has been flooded with complimentary comments and well-wishes from people throughout the region.

Fans of the Looff Carousel line up for a long anticipated ride at Carousel opening.

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Primary Election Information

The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

The polls will be open from 7:00 AM To 8:00 PM.

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Polling Place Francis School, 64 Bourne Ave City View Manor, 99 Goldsmith Whiteknact School, 261 Grosvenor Ave. Rumford Towers, 95 Newman Ave. Francis School, 64 Bourne Ave. East Prov. Senior Center 610 Waterman Ave St. Francis Church Hall 81 N. Carpenter St. Hennessey School 75 Fort St. Martin Middle School 111 Brown St. Fuller Learning Center 260 Dover Ave Kent Heights School, 2680 Pawtucket Riverside Cong. 295 Bullocks Pt. Ave. Harbor View Manor, 3663 Pawtucket Ave. Riverside Library, 475 Bullocks Pt. Ave. Crescent Park Manor, 243 Crescent View Ave. Waddington School, 101 Legion Way Oldham School, 60 Bart Dr (Meadowcrest)

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City Council Reinforces “No Hotel” at Metacomet

The City Council added language at its August meeting that ensures a hotel will not be part of the Metacomet development plan.

Objectors to the current Metacomet plan, notably Candy Seel, spoke and pointed out language in proposed amendments to the city Code of Ordinances, which appeared to still have a hotel as a permitted use in the Metacomet subdistrict. Although the council had previously voted against any hotel on the property, the language was enforced to clarify that the inclusion of a hotel would not be allowable. An amendment offered

by Metacomet supporters was introduced

by Councilman Nate Cahoon which stated in part; “the scale of development shall be limited to the traffic capacity of the Veterans Memorial Parkway to service such development without the addition of traffic lights, as is called for in the language for the Veterans Memorial Parkway Sub-District. The access road from the Veterans Memorial Parkway must be carefully designed to be safe and efficient; the scale of development shall be limited by the traffic capacity of the Veterans Memorial Parkway, as is called for in the language of the Kettle Point Sub-District.” The amendment also stated in part, “The Waterfront District Commission shall contract for a peer review of the traffic study to be provided by the developer. The developer shall provide funds to the Waterfront District Commission for the peer review study.”

Metacomet opposition leader, Candy Seel later wrote that “…this is an extremely important step. It embeds this language into the Plan itself and does not leave the issue to the design guidelines process, as the Planning Department suggested and as

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September 2022 The Reporter Attorney Conley argued.” Attorney Conley replied that the “foresight” of the creators of the 2003 commission plan who listed many safeguards for the Parkway and said that it was more than adequate and protections already existed. “We already are bound by certain Parkway restrictions,” said Conley. Council members Cahoon, Rodericks and Britto voted in favor of the clarifying amendment, which now goes to the city Waterfront Commission. Councilman Mourato, while supporting the KMG group, voted against the overall amendment, citing his opposition to the waterfront commission.

Mourato did vote to exclude any reference to a hotel. Councilman Britto maintained that a potential low-profile hotel with views of the river, would be a positive thing for the area. Councilwoman Sousa was not able to attend the meeting. Eventually all reference to the inclusion of a hotel anywhere in the project was eliminated.

Attorneys and spokespersons for developer Marshall voiced their opinion that safeguards for Veteran’s Parkway already existed and they would be bound to the stipulations such as no traffic lights, certain curb cuts, etc.

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before the rebuilding process can begin. Motorists are following the signed detour around the closed bridge, with police officers from East Providence and Seekonk in place to assist as necessary.

The bridge carries approximately 11,420 vehicles per day and is an important route connecting homes on either side of the river and businesses along the Route 44 corridor and the Rumford section of East Providence. While RIDOT anticipates opening the new bridge to traffic by the end of the year, final completion of the project is expected in summer 2023.

Hunt’s Mill Bridge Rebuild Continues

The Hunts Mill Bridge was built in 1926 and has been classified as “structurally deficient” since 2011. “Given its historic status and that of the surrounding area – it is one of the most historically important areas in East Providence,” said RIDOT Director Peter Alviti. “The RIDOT will replicate the bridge’s historic features while replacing it with a modern structure. RIDOT has taken this approach with many other bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects to preserve the ornate or historically significant features while still maintaining current safety standards,” said project engineers. The Hunts Mill Bridge, carrying Route 114A (Pleasant Street) over the Ten Mile River in East Providence, will remain closed until the end of the year. Demolition is underway and should last about one month

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Henderson Bridge Project Update

According to the RI Department of Transportation (RIDOT) the Henderson Bridge was declared structurally deficient in 1996, the first year that RIDOT started keeping records. The RIDOT feels that the bridge was initially “over built” and is rebuilding a smaller, more efficient connection between East Providence and Providence.

“Thanks to the help of our Congressional delegation, RIDOT will rebuild it using an additional $54.5 million in federal funds. The total cost for this project is $88.5 million,” said RIDOT officials. Known as the Red Bridge, Henderson is a 26-span steel girder structure spanning 2,000 feet over the Seekonk River. It carries 20,000 vehicles per day and connects the cities of Providence and East Providence. “The bridge was over built. RIDOT will demolish it and build a narrower structure with two lanes of traffic westbound and one lane eastbound,” explains project engineers.

Main Project Features and Benefits

• Replaces 6 Lane Structurally Deficient Bridge with a 3- lane bridge • Converts Interchanges to At-Grade Intersections • Provides a Separated Bike/Ped Infrastructure • Provides economic development opportunities • More Efficient Roadway Network to Support Economic Development • Up to 25 Acres of Land Made Available • 75% Reduction in Project Area Structure Footprint • 12% Reduction of Statewide Structurally Deficient Bridge Area • Lower Future Maintenance Cost The cities of Providence and East Providence collaborated to outline the attributes they wanted this project to have. These include spaces that will benefit both commuters and those seeking recreation. The new structure will have a shared use bike path connecting the on-street bicycle networks in East Providence and Providence as well as the Blackstone River Bikeway.

“By reducing the structural footprint RIDOT will decrease the percentage of structurally deficient bridge area in the state by 12 percent. The new smaller bridge will provide better access management for future development of approximately 25 acres and will decrease the need for maintenance,” explains RIDOT officials in a project statement.

Project Schedule & Cost

• Location: Providence/East Providence • Started Construction in 2020 • Estimate to finish Construction is 2024 • Total Projected Cost: $84 Million • Detours needed are limited

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State Announce Grants to Support Public Space

State officials announced a placemaking grant of $2.9 million to support the hospitality, tourism, and events industries in Rhode Island. The announcement said that this will help East Providence complete its citywide interpretive signage plan for the City’s 31 historic resources. Funding would support “research, writing, image acquisition and graphic production for signage. The grant amount of $75,000 is for the capital investment of lighting including receptacles along the East Bay Bike Path to enable small and large events to be held in the evening hours.” This request is also for the procurement of a portable stage, portable audio system, and two pop-up canopies. “These elements can also be used throughout the city to support additional events that will bring tourism and revenue to support other local establishments,” said the state announcement.

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The newly promoted officers were joined by family, friends, and fellow officers at the ceremony held in the city council chambers.

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FROM THE CANDIDATES Maureen Gomes Lopez for Mayor

Dear Residents, My name is Maureen Gomes Lopez and I have been a resident of East Providence for 35 years. My husband Earl L. Lopez was born and raised in RI and recently retired from the City of Providence as a police officer after 38 years with him serving his last years as part of the homeland Security team for 4 mayors. We have a daughter, who is a Pharmaceutical Director for a major consulting firm. We have a grandson that just entered his first year at the University of Rhode Island.

I have posted articles from April thru June in the Reporter, Post and Apraca magazine and on Facebook explaining why I am running for mayor and also posted my 25 years career history of executive managerial leadership, organizational, crisis management, and negotiations experience in public and private sector. If you have not already visited my website to review my qualifications, please visit www.gomeslopezforepmayor.com or send me an email at maureengomeslopez@gmail.com.

You have heard from the rest of the candidates, and now I am asking for your vote because my record proves that I am the best “qualified” candidate to be the next mayor and build a stronger resilient East Providence that residents can be proud of.

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In 2018 we voted to have 2 forms of government to allow for the separation of powers. Our residents cannot afford to elect a candidate that is already violating our charter by campaigning with the Ward 2 and Ward 4 councilors and sharing a campaign headquarters with them. We also have a candidate who runs several businesses and interested in a portfolio for contract building but has no knowledge or experience that can successfully deal with all aspects of our city government.

As your mayor my goals and objectives are to build a new stronger foundation for East Providence future. Here are a few of my goals for our city.

Auditing - Immediate independent audit of all city accounts, including grants, all state and federal funding. Ensure fiscal responsibility at all levels of our city government. Review all tax structures and find ways to reduce tax burdens for our residents.

Our city has been given a once in a lifetime funding opportunity from the federal and state government. However, how we spend these funds can determine our city’s future. It is imperative that residents elect an experience leader with the knowledge to work in the cities best interest.

Administration Staff - I am committed to hiring members of my executive staff that has the experience and meets the job descriptions needed for the executive office of the city. We cannot continue the practice of hiring friends and family who lack the professional experiences and knowledge required for these important positions.

The city deserves a team of experts.

Mayor Communications - Hold quarterly town hall meetings, individual community meetings establish to keep residents informed of all city plans, programs activities and development opportunities. Meet with organizations throughout the city to see where the mayor’s office can help in reaching our community goals together.

City Taxes - I will be dedicated to reducing the present tax burden on our residents and finding solutions that will result in lowing property taxes and stabilize our rising tax rates. City property revaluations are scheduled for 2023 and I will ensure that the companies and individuals that will be handling this important task are license qualified individuals that will provide fair and equitable evaluations.

City Development and Economic Growth - My rules of engagement for our economic future will be to negotiate with developers that understand I will be working in the best interest of our community development goals. There will be a full Investigation of all past development agreements and I will make it a point to conduct a survey on safe development growth opportunities. This will be at the top of my agenda.

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City Utilities -water sewer reports and taxes - Our current mayor signed a 10-year contract renewal with SUEZ, the city’s water and wastewater service provider.

Under the new $49.8 million contract, SUEZ will be required to make $1 million in capital improvements per year, resolve odor issues, and invest in new technologies to protect the city from sewer overflows and enhance compliance measures.

I will review the current contract and meet and request that the company give me a bi-annual water quality report that will provide information on our city’s water sources and safety. I will dedicate state and federal funding to upgrade our outdated sewer and water systems to ensure that we have done all we can to protect our residents.

City Businesses Small and Large support – I will develop a stronger partnership with city businesses to work on a long-term plan to stabilize and help promote their economic growth. After the effects of the pandemic, our businesses have been holding on and hoping for relief in the way of funding. I will put all our efforts into providing for stabilization and ensure future growth of our business community. The new administration will guarantee a stronger partnership with our small and large businesses to ensure that every dollar available for business survival is used from grants, state and federal funding.

Green Space and Historical Preservation Environment protection - A community taskforce will be created to identify green space and historical sites. We will have a sustainable city plan to safe guard our green space and also preserve our historical buildings and land marks.

Housing Accessible - Affordable - We can’t 100% fund our way out of the housing problem we face in East Providence. My administration will need to fundamentally use common sense planning on building housing in our city. According to HousingWorks RI’s 2021 in 2020 there was no city or town where a family making a yearly income of almost $70 thousand could buy a home. The cost of affordable buying and affordably living by renting, right now, is not attainable. Families must spend 30% of their income on housing.

I will work with our state agencies, nonprofit and for-profit home builders which will help to expedites sustainable energy efficient buildings of homes and diversity of home types such as apartment and multi-family dwelling housing needs.

Family Support - Through city, state and federal funding my administration will create a family incentive service that will support our families by introducing quality before/after school and summer programs for their children. We must work to make it possible for young families that live in the city and we must create an opportunity to also bring new families into our city through a family FIRST support program. We have a state-of-the-art high school but our K to middle schools is shamefully overdue for safety and learning environment needs.

Infrastructure and Roads - Develop a real project plan to repair our roads and infrastructure on a regular basis. What were seeing now is an attempt to patch numerous city streets and roads, all done for election purposes. I will guarantee that I will create an overall plan to ensure we have a viably schedule to get this work done in a timely fashion.

Safety Issues, Camera System - For 4 years there were no attempt to stop the speeding on our streets and without input or recommendations from the Police Chief and the members of the police officer’s union. Our current mayor entered into an agreement with Sensys Gatso costing the city tax payers the following (information pulled from 17 pages of the 5-year contract agreement). Billing cost for their system and related service for the red-light fixes fee is $1,800 per month plus $15.40 per individual for administration fees for violation notifications.

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As for the speeding system per month, the fee is $2,500 for camaras with a $7.30 for each administrative fees for violation notifications. These tax dollars should have been placed in our police department to add more police officers in our communities. Having police at our school districts is a better option. Installing speed bumps in areas of need is worth pursuing. Currently our city is paying $4,300 a month just for equipment use and the additional individual violation costs has created a three-tier system of money grabbing.

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Senior Center – I have met with numerous senior center members over the last few 5'x10' f o months. The center has lost much of its “loyalty” to senior residents since Robert Rock, the s e e 10'x10' past senior center director left. Our seniors are very unhappy with the current atmosphere. ll Siz Storag 12'x10' A The center should be a place where our seniors can socialize with other city seniors in ge 10'x15' Gara different times of the day. The center should thrive to provide a social, educational and welcoming environment which can go far in offering excellent quality of life programs and 10'x25' services and social events. I recently spend most of the day at the center. There were 20'x25' very few social events scheduled and the busiest time of the day was the lunch time asFOR MORE INFORMATION sistance. The center should provide educational and stimulating social programs. Also, senior housing is a present issue in this city. My administration will take a hard look at this Call Lionel Vieira problem as we create access to affordable housing.

President Our Children our Schools – I will work with the school committee members to provide NOS FALAMOS PORTUGUES after pandemic care to all levels of our educational environment. We have a state-of-the-art high school but our lower city schools have become a safety concern. We need to assess all our schools in regards to health and safety issues. Our new federal funding will provide the opportunity to invest in our educational structure and reshape our school system in many ways. Our teachers need a support assistant program in every classroom on a regular basis. Let’s create a stress-free environment for the students and teachers.

Reshaping and rebuilding our educational systems must be one of our top priorities.

It will take a responsible leader to manage all aspects of need vs funding levels. This will include making educational opportunity for East Providence adult population.

Great Buildings in our city that have remained vacant for years - There are many vacant buildings in several communities that can be refurbish and used for housing or recreational needs. I will take a good look at these buildings and see what is required to bring them up to code and be useful to the city and its communities.

City Organizations support - Cultural appropriate outreach is a way to unite our city and support our neighborhoods. We should be investing state and federal funding that will allow for partnerships with all diverse community organizations. East Providence is rich with a wonderful multicultural environment let’s keep our city together and not divide our cultural residents by not spreading equal funding to all organizations.

Police and Fire department - Our Police and Fire departments will be provided with additional funds for department growth and safety needs. Funds that are not provide by state and federal dollars. Police and Fire department should have active shooter training to protect all our schools. I will take a serious look at the Police departments building. There are many health issues concerning the ventilation system and other safety problems within the building structure that need to be investigated.

Serving East Providence, Barrington, Bristol and Warren I ask for your trust and vote on Primary day, September 13th. Let’s move forward together to build a stronger East Providence.

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Vote for Dave O'Connell RI Senate District 14

SCHOOL COMMITTEE AT-LARGE

Dear Townies,

Quality Education, Equal Opportunity, and Safety.

This is what I want to see for my children and yours. I will work with our parents, students, school administrators, and teachers to give them the tools they need to ensure success for all of our students. I respectfully ask for your support in the upcoming elections.

Sincerely, Rafael Villanova

About Rafael: Married to Iris N Agosto and the father of Angelirys, Alondra, and Anayah. 25 Years of service and current police dispatcher for the city of Providence and served as a substitute teacher in the East Providence School district. Quality education, Equal opportunity, and school safety are my priority. A graduate of Johnson and Wales University with a Masters’s degree in Administration of Justice and Security.

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Republican Candidate - RI Senate District 14

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As a city resident for 45 years, I’ve decided to be a candidate for the office of Senator in the Rhode Island General Assembly, representing district 14 in East Providence. The local news this year is filled with evidence of unrestrained state spending, driven by a legislature that is 87% composed of members of the Democrat Party. We are virtually a one-party state ruled by a super-majority.

Their fiscal irresponsibility and far-leftist social agenda has produced a bad business climate and underperforming public schools that must be reversed and restored. But a strong, clear voice of reasonable debate can be heard from the Republican legislators.

With the supportive votes of like-minder citizens, I hope to add my voice to theirs in the Senate, proposing intelligent solutions to our problems while working toward a prosperous future for all Rhode Island residents and workers. Using common sense and creative thinking, we can find new ways of addressing our stubborn, longterm problems while allowing everyone the opportunity to chase their dreams.

The money that a person receives in wages represents the hours of his or her life that they’ve spent earning it. I will remind my colleagues of this when they create the annual state budget, stating clearly that wasteful spending must be eliminated. Also, any surplus revenues should be returned to the taxpayers, and not spent on someone’s new ideas. Additionally, frivolous legislative grants amount to an unbudgeted slush fund and should be eliminated completely. If an official wishes to support a charity in their district, let them donate their own funds, and not the taxpayers’.

It was embarrassing to read the Johns Hopkins survey of schools in Rhode Island that revealed the dismally low proficiency scores of students in math and English. We must find the causes of this shameful situation, and positively reform those policies and conditions that are within the control of state authority. If private schools have created programs and policies that are more successful in bringing students to achieve diplomas, why can’t we imitate their strategies? We don’t need to reinvent the wheel, since the path to higher student proficiencies already exists. Our children deserve an excellent public education, and our government should be held responsible for providing it.

Trying to help remedy the occurrences of mass shootings, our state government passed three bills this year. I would have approved of two of them and rejected the third. Prohibiting the carrying of loaded rifles in public is a reasonable law, and the raising of the age to purchase a pistol or rifle to 21 is also acceptable. The third law makes it a crime for honest citizens to own a magazine that holds more than 10 rounds. This will do nothing to prevent a psychopath from carrying out his carnage using multiple magazines.

Such legislation tries to make us feel safer, but it accomplishes nothing productive while penalizing responsible citizens.

As one of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island is filled with valuable places, stories and artifacts dating back over 400 years.

A rich American Indian history is intertwined with our celebrations of our many varied nationalities and cultures. Combined with our precious jewel of Narragansett Bay, our state offers a wide range of wonderful attractions for other Americans and world travelers to experience. Promoting and expanding a vibrant tourism will help support our financial needs with revenues from visitors, while making our local communities a pleasure to live in.

I invite all my neighbors to contact me with your concerns and ideas that could make our city and state a better place to work and raise our families.

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John Rossi for Mayor of East Providence To the People of East Providence, As the primary election approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all those who have shown me kindness and support as I run for Mayor of East Providence. I have enjoyed every conversation, chance meeting at the supermarket, email, phone call and text message. It has been a great experience and has opened my eyes to so many issues facing this city.

I am truly humbled by the endorsements of two very well-respected council members, Councilwoman Anna Sousa and Councilman Ricardo Mourato. Our city is fortunate to have two local representatives who care so deeply for our residents and have done their level best to support the needs of everyone in this city. They have served us with dignity and distinction and I am honored to have their support. They are the epitome of public service.

Below is a short list of items I plan to tackle starting day one and ask you to consider this list as you go to cast your vote: • Move the Office of the Mayor back to the first floor.

There will be no barriers between you and I. You will have full access to your new Mayor. There will be no additional costs for this move except the time it will take to relocate the current occupants.

• Fill long vacant positions in city departments so we can get this city back on track. We have waited far too long for enough employees to get city work done. Our DPW, First Responders, HR Department, Recreation Department and so many more have suffered due to a lack of employees.

The hiring process begins day one.

• This city is suffering the worst rat infestation in our history. Between rats and pigeon waste, our city streets are unhealthy and I will not tolerate it. We are better than this.

• It will be my distinct pleasure to begin to replenish the deforestation in Riverside. Our current administration leveled four acres of trees behind Riverside Middle School to make room for a soccer field. This must be rectified.

• Pierce Field, once a jewel of the city, has been severely neglected. I was appalled when I attended Heritage Days.

The track is a mess, the bleachers are crumbling, the ball fields all need work and the beautiful wrought iron gates are all rusted. This is completely unacceptable and will be part of the city’s new maintenance plans.

• I support preserving what was known as the Metacomet Golf Course as green space. I would sponsor a special election for a ballot question to have the city take the property over by eminent domain. You deserve to have a say in how your tax dollars are spent.

• I will work diligently and openly work to make our city government a repository for the peoples interests.

The special interest groups, such as massive development companies and partisan politicians, will no longer control City Hall.

• We will once again have a transparent and comprehensive line-item budget that all residents can read and understand. It will replace the current budget that right now, lends itself to monies being hidden in plain sight because it’s convoluted and unclear.

• I will work with the council to review ordinances and zoning to streamline processes and make it less burdensome to renovate your property or build a deck.

Ricardo Mourato, Anna Sousa & I will also work with John Rossi the council and law department to see that bank-owned properties do not sit vacant and neglected for years at a time. Residents could be living in these homes rather than banks using them as a write-off and not keeping up with the maintenance. You should not have to live next to that.

• Working closely with our state delegation, I will begin the process of incorporating affordable housing. We have enough million-dollar condos right now and not enough safe, affordable places for families.

• Modification of the speed and traffic cameras that have been installed throughout the city. The overall goal is eliminating them, while taking steps to ensure student safety and motor vehicle code enforcement.

• The elimination of surveillance cameras at city hall that are intrusive on employee workspaces and where the public transacts their business.

• Treat all city employees with the dignity and respect they deserve.

• Employ a full-time grant writer.

When I was growing up in East Providence, it was more like a small town where everyone looked out for each other. We worked together to make things happen. We had carnivals, bonfires and plenty of family entertainment. We cared about our curb appeal. There is no reason why we can’t restore our Townie Pride and get back to our roots as an All-American City.

If your vision of East Providence lines up with mine, I would appreciate your vote on September 13th in the primary.

Sincerely, John Rossi, Candidate for Mayor

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Energy Cost

By Frank Rego With the recent announcement from Rhode Island Energy (formerly National Grid) about the potential for massive energy rate increases this winter if elected I would propose that East Providence petition the Public Utilities Commission to join other cities and towns to expand the city’s access to renewable energy electricity at competitive rates .

Community choice aggregation allows municipalities to procure electricity in bulk for residents and businesses. One aspect of this is to increase the renewable energy used by the entire city. I would propose that the city council approve the aggregation plan and retain the New York city based consultant Good Energy. This is the same consulting firm that the Neighboring Town of Barrington selected. As a councilperson I will solicit public input before the final version goes to the PUC. While researching this matter I looked at a Boston University study on how this issue affected cities and towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which was at the forefront of the concept when it enacted legislation in 1997.

East Providence joining a program like this would be part of my overall aim to maintain a stable tax rate for the city and also help businesses and residents save money on their monthly energy bills.

It will also help East Providence attract new and vibrant businesses and help maintain a great quality of life for our present residents and for future generations.

The Primary Election is September 13th!

Polls will be Open 7am-8pm See page 6 for your polling place.

MATT DAWSON for EAST PROVIDENCE Matt Dawson has my full support because he is a lifelong Townie, a family man, and a thoughtful and accomplished professional. He shares our community's values and will serve us well in the RI House of Representatives.

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• Former State Prosecutor • Support Working Families • Invest in Public Education • Expand Affordable Housing • Common Sense Gun Laws • Protect Our Environment • Defend Reproductive Freedom • Ensure Funding of Medicare

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Vote Miles Bonalewicz for School Committee at Large

I’m Miles Bonalewicz, Candidate for School Committee – “At Large” in the Sept. 13th primary. I’m a 35-year lifelong Townie with a wonderful wife and two beautiful children 3 and 5 years old, giving me a truly vested interest in our schools now and into the future. I can emphatically say that I am running on my own accord with ties only to this community and its success, not a politician, political group or power seeker. I am focused solely on matters that will provide a flourishing, safe, rewarding environment for our children, educators, staff, parents and caregivers. You can expect honesty, integrity and transparency as I focus on policy and issues that I see most important, such as: -Creating/updating policy that will mindfully address complex present-day issues, especially concerning school safety, substance abuse and mental health -Ensuring every student’s education is emphasized and focused on equally, regardless of whether they are college bound or career bound after high school, creating well rounded teens ready to tackle their adult years -Proper support of educators and staff, and foresight to address looming teacher shortages -Fiscal responsibility, ensuring we safeguard and strengthen things like Special Education programs, Career Tech and extracurricular activities; along with tackling important construction projects, maintenance and building needs I Respectfully ask for your vote in the Primary on Sept. 13th.

Please feel to contact me with any questions or concerns at Miles4ep@gmail.com or search “MilesforEP” on Facebook to learn more.

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A 31 Year Tradition - Neighborhood Park Day

By Bob Rodericks Saturday, August 20, 2022, marked the 31st Year of what is throughout and includes basketball courts, a tot basketball court, known as Neighborhood Park Day. Since 1991, the Central Avenue playground equipment, park shelter, walking paths, a splash pad area neighborhood has been celebrating “Neighborhood Pride and a K-Rob Foundation Action Sports Park/Skatepark. and Harmony” at the city park located between Central and Mc“The goal of the annual Neighborhood Park Day is to promote Causland Avenues off North Broadway or Massasoit Avenue. The neighborhood pride and harmony,” said Moniz-John. “The day also idea for having a “Neighborhood Day” annual event began when is for remembering those who have lost their lives and memorialOnna Moniz-John and volunteers decided to renovate Central Park izing them.” It starts out with a mile long memorial walk through over twenty years ago. Due to Moniz-John and the neighbors’ the neighboring streets and has grown large enough to require a efforts, the park received city, state and federal funding to totally police car escort. Jamal Jackson, a neighborhood resident, died refurbish the large park area. Today the spacious park, renamed the in 2008. He lived across from the park. Jackson was in training to Onna Moniz-John Park, includes plenty of shade from large trees be an ACI guard when he died from a heart attack. He was a “park kid” and had helped to organize Neighborhood Days. A popular basketball tournament held at the park every year is called the Jamal Jackson Basketball Tournament. Family and friends now walk in the “memorial procession” in Jamal’s name before the allday tournament begins.

Today, the memorial part of the Neighborhood Park Day includes people reciting the names of lost loved ones, a memorial brick display and other acts of remembrances and honors. The daughter of the late Dr. Kenneth Walker, a RI legend in education, sports and government, was present this year to receive a citation in her dad’s honor from Mayor Bob DaSilva and park organizers.

Moniz-John has been active for decades in East Providence and throughout the region. She also operates a popular Mobile Museum of Black Artifacts which brings historical items, photos and artwork on the road. She is the former Director of AffirmaA group of original Neighborhood Park kids reunite tive Action and Welfare services for East Providence. Every year

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she decorates the City Hall display case in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month.

Although the founder of the Neighborhood Day celebration, Moniz-John deflected praise away from herself when speaking of the celebration last month. “This is about pride in a neighborhood, pride in a city and pride in these families,” said Moniz-John.

“The young families are mingling with older folks and together the neighborhood makes this possible. What a beautiful place to assemble and praise family and neighborhood peace and pride,” the affable Moniz-John gushed.

Throughout the day, visitors would thank Moniz-John for her efforts. Young people manned a large grill where free burgers, etc. were given out. There were free soft drinks, cotton candy and other goodies available all day. DJ Donnie Battle Senna provided music, a spirited talent show was held and awards were given to winners of the Jackson basketball tournament. Young kids enjoyed the new splash pad on a day which was very hot and local and state-wide candidates for office came by to shake hands. Local businesses donated food goods and supplies and the day had a feel of that old time county fair atmosphere. “It’s what we do,” said Moniz-John. “We are the park.”

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Club & Museum News East Bay Retired Teachers Association Luncheon Meeting

The East Bay Retired Teachers Association will be holding a luncheon meeting on September 15, 2022, at Benjamin’s Restaurant 213 Taunton Ave. Seekonk. Ma. {On Rt. 44 inside the Ramada Inn}. The meeting will convene at 11:45 and the scholarship raffle will follow. The open menu will consist of Chicken Parmigiana w/ pasta, fish and chips, eggplant parmigiana w/pasta, baked scrod w/potato, manicotti. haddock au gratin w/potato, linguini carbonara w/ bacon, mushrooms, egg and cheese, haddock pizzaiola w/ melted cheese over pasta, shrimp scampi over pasta and stuffed shells. Also included are soup or salad and dessert and coffee.

The cost is $25. Send your check to Anne Laderer 18 Monmouth Drive Riverside, RI 02915 by September 7. Our program will be Richard Fleischer, CEO of Project Undercover, whose program provides diapers, clothing, socks, and other vital necessities to those in need. He will explain how his program originated and how it has expanded. After speaking to Richard, he explained that their real need presently is diapers and with the volume he uses, he can buy in bulk and get tremendous savings. With the inflation cost of diapers, monetary donations will enable him to purchase many more than what we pay for them. If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute to this worthwhile cause, send your donations to Rae Holland-Long 45 River Run East Greenwich RI 02818. Write checks out to Project Undercover. Remember to bring your raffle items {only New Items Please} as we’d like to reinstate our scholarship program which grants scholarships to 2 deserving East Providence and Mt. Hope seniors.

East Providence Athletic Club Thanks Golf Tournament Supporters

More than $5100 was raised during the East Providence Athletic Club’s 25th Annual John Chalmers Charity Golf Tournament. The July event was held at Triggs Memorial Golf Course, Providence, and over 100 golfers participated. Since its inception, the tournament has raised more than $99,500 for area charities. This year’s recipients are the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Kyle Page Fund, Weaver Memorial Library and Acts of Kindness/Surfers Healing RI. Tournament organizers, Chuck Andrews and Wayne Larned, wish to thank all the volunteers and supporters for another successful year. Donations were received from Outback Steakhouse, MTTI, Wharf Tavern, Hazelton Golf Course, Pine Valley Country Club, Alive Restaurant, Hidden Hollow Golf Course, Dee Jay’s Car Wash, Palmer River Restaurant, Broadway Lounge, Firestone Tire of East Providence and Seekonk, Perry-McStay Funeral Home, Narrows Center for the Arts, Midville Golf Course, Tranquil Hair Lounge/Shandra Printer, Fairlawn Golf Course, Applebee’s, J&L Landscaping, McLaughlin & Moran, Reservation Golf Club, Sundaes Ice Cream, Lobster Pot, M&M’s, Brothers Seafood, Wampanoag Golf Course, Market Basket, Dudek’s Bowling Lanes, Eddie’s Barber/Salon, Your Bike Shop, T.G.I. Fridays, Tire Pros, Audubon Society of Rhode Island, Sax’s Steak & Pizza, Southwick’s Zoo, Triggs Memorial Golf Course, The Sacred Cow/Munroe Dairy, Chris Gasbarro’s Fine Wine & Spirits, Coca Cola Corp., AAA, Jamestown Country Club and the Chalmers Family.

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The Rhode Island Rose Society News

The RI Rose Society will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, September 10,2022 at Shepherd of the Valley U.M. Church, 604 Seven Mile Road, Hope, RI (corner of Scituate Ave.) from 10:0012:30. “The Garlic Mistress” will present everything you ever wanted to know about garlic with an opportunity to purchase garlic for planting and eating. Follow us on Facebook and www.rirs.org

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Squantum Awards Grant To Pomham Rocks

The Squantum Association Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $2,500 grant to the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. It is one of the inaugural grants of the newly-formed charitable foundation. “We are grateful to the Squantum Association Charitable Foundation for their generous support that will enable us to continue our efforts to restore Pomham Rocks Lighthouse with historical accuracy,” stated Dennis Tardiff, chair of the Friends’ Board of Directors.

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This is the initial year that Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse have offered tours to the public to visit the island light station in Riverside. One of the first things many visitors do upon arrival is to sit on the white Adirondack chairs facing the river. Perched high on the island, they offer a panoramic view of the bay and a cool respite from the summer’s heat. Funding from the grant will allow the Friends to provide eight additional Adirondack chairs to accommodate guests on the tours.

The remaining funds will be used to replace the internal piping needed to restore the connections on the northern downspout of the lighthouse to the building’s cistern. The cistern, a sealed brickwalled underground water reservoir, was restored last year and is now in working order. Since 1871, Pomham Rocks Lighthouse has relied on rainwater collected from its red tile roof to furnish water for cooking, bathing and drinking. A large gutter surrounding the roof and two downspouts direct the rainwater collected by the roof into pipes which lead to the storage cistern in the lighthouse cellar. Originally the system was connected to a hand pump in the kitchen, which allowed the keeper to pump water out of the cistern as needed. The system now feeds the faucets on the first and second floors of the lighthouse and a flushing toilet. A divertor valve on the exterior piping allows the water flowing from the roof to be monitored. When the water runs clear, the divertor valve can be closed manually, allowing the clear water to flow into the cistern for future use.

The downspout system on the south side of the lighthouse is currently in use. This grant will provide funding to restore to its original historic function the piping system connected to the north side of the building. Both the north and south downspouts were operational Dennis Tardiff of Friends of Pomham when the lighthouse was Rocks Lighthouse, left, accepts grant completed in 1871. check from Paul Williams, board member of Squantum Association.

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Fall Psychic Fair at the Seekonk American Legion

We will be holding our Fall Psychic Fair on Saturday, 10/9/22 at the Seekonk American Legion located at 351 Fall River Ave, 2nd floor, Seekonk, MA. Admission is free. 15 minute readings are $20.00 each. There will also be several Vendors (spaces still available). The hours are from 10 am to 3 pm. Proceeds to benefit the American Legion Auxiliary programs for our Veterans, community and children. For more information, please call 508-336-9822 or send email to auxiliary311@yahoo.com.

Participating at this event are: Dawn Lorraine – Medium and Intuitive Card Reader, Beverly Sylvia – Psychic and Spirit Medium, Annalise Hajer - Spiritual Medium, Debbie Matthews - Spiritual Psychic Medium, Anita Wakim - Intuitive OH Card Reader, Astrid Meijer– Akashic Records Reader, Georgette Biscari – Certificated Spirit/Psychic Medium over 30 years.

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chicken, pork, seafood, TV and other prizes. 50/50 raffle. Kitchen opens at noon. The Post is located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Call 508-336-9822 for information.

East Providence Elks Riders Memorial Day

Join the E.P. Elks Riders to remember and honor our departed members Sunday, September 18, 2022

Afterwards a remembrance service will take place at the EP Elks Lodge followed by a cook out and party. $25.00 pp: Tickets are available at the Lodge or from any EP Elks Riders member or call 774-284-5196.

Proceeds to benefit Elks Charities

September 24, 2022,9 AM

Rhode Isl and T.F. Green Interna tional Airport 572 Airport Road Warwick,RI

Requirements

East Providence Elks Lodge; 60 Berkeley Street, E.Providence, RI

Registration and Breakfast will be served from 9 – 10:30 AM Followed by a ride through the East Bay area.

• Raise $60 per person or $1,500 per team • Spectator fee $5.00 per person (children 12 and under free) Age Mi nimum:12 • MS Jet Pull is a giant tug of war between you {your team) and a 757 FedEx Express Jet weighing more than 72 tons supporting the NationalMultiple Sclerosis Society.

Here is our link to sign in and sign up and donate https://mssociety.donordrive.com/participanU202166

Looking for 25 volunteers to help us win this year!

With friends and family to cheer them on!

Craft Fair Vendors Wanted Saturday, October 22, 2022, 10 am – 2 pm

The Seekonk Knights of Columbus will host its 2nd annual charity craft fair on Saturday, October 22, 2022, 10 am – 2 pm at 532 Arcade Ave., Seekonk, MA 02771.

Last year was a sellout. This year we’ve added 15 additional lots. Outdoor lots are $25 each and measure 15 ft x 30 ft which will accommodate a vendor’s vehicle and pop-up canopy.

Indoor table spaces are $25 each and include an 8 ft table with setup and breakdown assistance. PayPal remittance is available.

Please contact the K of C as soon as possible at 508.336.7952 to reserve your space.

For more information, visit us on FaceBook.

Rain date is Sunday, October 23, 2022.

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Councilwoman Anna Sousa Endorses John Rossi for Mayor of East Providence As we consider Mayoral candidates, let’s think about what we envision the city to look like in the next 4 years, while keeping in mind the next 20+.

East Providence has become an increasingly more desirable city due its central location between Boston and New York and lower real estate prices compared to major cities nearby. What does that mean? We need Leadership and Management that not only prioritizes the economic growth and stability of our city’s infrastructure but considers the overall impact of those changes on the environment as well as the resident’s quality of life in this city.

The candidate for this job is John Rossi. We need someone with an eclectic view to meet the needs and wants of a diverse population, made up of new and lifelong residents, to accomplish this task. Someone with forward thinking and foresight, not myopic shortsightedness. We need a leader who will look out for the residents’ interests first and not pander to big developers. That person is John Rossi.

A great city leader would motivate their teams and excite the community to do better and be better. John has those skills. In his current role, he leads teams through negotiations. He listens to all parties in the discussion to achieve the best results. He compromises when needed but always keeps in mind who he is representing. I trust candidate Rossi will work WITH the PEOPLE and for ALL the PEOPLE of East Providence, not only special interest groups.

We, the residents of East Providence, deserve someone who is altruistic not egocentric, whose concerns are about the community’s needs and wants. A balance needs to be returned to the branches of government to prevent what has happened in the last three and a half years from ever happening again.

John has a deep understanding of the hardships facing our city and its people. He has developed a plan to address many of them during his first 90 days. He will put thoughtful, best practices in place to substantially decrease new challenges that will inevitably come our way.

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If you want your voice back, if you want your city back and if you want this city managed by honest, humble and rock-solid leadership, I urge you to vote for John Rossi in the September 13th Primary and again in the General Election on November 8th.

Ricardo Mourato, Anna Sousa & John Rossi

Councilman Ricardo Mourato Endorses John Rossi for Mayor of East Providence I have known John to be a person of integrity.

The community and his peers respected John during his twenty plus years as a public servant with the East Providence PD. I believe that John’s leadership, common sense approach to problem-solving and simply listening to the residents and taxpayers of our great city will genuinely be putting the community first. John has earned my respect and my endorsement.

I look forward to working with John to improve our city. I support John Rossi (The People’s Mayor) for Mayor of East Providence.

Ward 4 Councilman Ricardo Mourato, Riverside

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Events & Activities Chorus of East Providence Open Sing

The Chorus of East Providence will hold its Open Sing rehearsals on September 6, 13 and 20, 2022. These rehearsals are open to anyone interested in joining the Chorus. No auditions are necessary— just a love for singing and a willingness to commit to weekly rehearsals. The Chorus performs two concerts. The first concert this season is “An American Christmas” and will be on December 3 and 4, 2022. The second concert will be in May. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the lower hall of St. Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence. Chorus members are required to show proof of vaccine and masks are optional. Annual dues are $100 which covers the cost for music. We hope you will take this opportunity to see if being a member of a chorus is right for you.

Art Sale: The Leonard Iannacone Collection “Spaces And Places In Rhode Island”

The East Providence Historical Society presents two sales of the Len Iannacone collection, a life’s worth of drawings, oils, and prints of his beloved RI and East Providence. Len was a 1st generation Italian American, born in 1942, who grew up near Pierce Field, went to local schools and graduated from RISD. He played tennis at the Indoor Court, loved the EP Band and was loyal to his family’s roots. Some of you may remember his raccoon coats?

Late in life, Len opened a gallery on Warren Avenue filling 5 rooms with his own works. In the early 1990s, Len could be found sketching at Hunt’s Mills and socializing with all of the volunteers. We have kept his sketches of Hunt House and the gristmill for our collection.

We have tried to photograph the 65 works in the catalogue (ephist.org) as clearly as possible but some are quite old and need to be seen in person.There are original drawings galore and prints at prices everyone can afford. You can furnish your office with local art!

Len’s oils are very unique, as seen through his mind’s eye, and his oil of the Oyster House at Watchemoket was shown at the Providence Art Club. Some framing is highly ornate and decorative, done by Len himself in most cases.

Len’s estate was very generous to EP groups, including the Historical Society. These sales are a collaboration by the Historical Society, the EP Libraries and the EP Arts Council. We will have a retrospective of Len’s family/ life photos as part of this tribute.

This is your chance to own an Ianacone original of the spaces and places we call home.

Get smart about your coverage!

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Weaver Library Farmers Market

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Fresh Food, Live Music, Family Entertainment

No art work will be held back. All pictures will be for sale on Sept 11. To preview the catalog: ephist.org A suggested price will be on each picture at the sales. A group of Len’s East Providence work will be on display at City Hall from Sept 19 - 30.

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Save A Pet Society, Inc. 35th Annual Charity Auction to benefit the

Seekonk Animal Shelter

Online Auction!!

October 1 - October 28, 2022 www.SeekonkSaveAPet.org Major Credit Cards Accepted Browse and bid on a variety of items, including gift certificates for restaurants & entertainment, collectibles, sports memorabilia, gourmet foods, golf outings, pet related items, jewelry, and so much more!

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Are you interested in what candidates have to say about the protection of green space in East Providence?

Check us out on Facebook and see for yourself.

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East Providence Liberty Tax Biannual Electronics Recycling Event

East Providence Liberty Tax is hosting its 15th Biannual Electronics Recycling Event with Indie Cycle, LLC, on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“We love holding our Electronics Recycling Events with Indie Cycle, they provide a very important service to the entire State of Rhode Island.” said Paul Pliakas, owner of the East Providence Liberty Tax office. “2022 has been one of the hottest years on record. Recycling used electronics is an important way to help protect the environment. We are taking COVID-19 precautions and the event will be drive-up only. We encourage our neighbors to stay in their vehicles, and safely, socially distance.”

Indie Cycle accepts many types of unwanted electronics for recycling FREE of charge. Those items include computers, laptops, monitors, televisions, routers, PDA’s, mice, keyboards, inkjet printers, plastic speakers, toner cartridges, CD/DVD players, radios, network equipment, wires, stereos, telephones, microwaves, small appliances, auto/marine batteries, and battery back-ups (but none with alkaline).

A $10.00 disposal fee applies to each large wooden-boxed speaker ($5 for small), laser-jet printer, air conditioner, dehumidifier, and other coolant containing devices.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT any type of light bulb, disposable/single-use batteries, smoke or carbon monoxide detectors, thermometers, thermostats, glass blender bowls, furniture, electric organs, heating pads/blankets, blood pressure cuffs, cushioned chairs, mattresses, plastic bags, cardboard, rigid plastic bins, tapes/disks, glass, broken TV tubes, Styrofoam, VCR tapes, floppy disks, chemicals, propane canisters, wood, paper, aerosol cans,Styrofoam, wood, firearms, or hazardous waste such as paint or chemicals. These materials will be sorted out on site and returned to our customer for proper disposal elsewhere.

For more information about what can be recycled, visit www.indiecycle.com or email indiecycle@gmail.com. To learn more about Liberty Tax, visit www.LibertyTax.com.

Brightridge Club 1st Annual Fall Fair & Classic Car Show

Brightridge Club of East Providence will hold its 1st Annual Fall Fair and Classic Car Show on October 8th at the Brightridge Club, 57 Brightridge Avenue, East Providence from 2pm to 7pm. This is a free event open to the public. We will have 60 + awesome vendors from local businesses In the community, along with food vendors and children activities. Also, a classic car show with some nice rides.

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EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES

www.eastprovidencelibrary.org WEAVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 41 Grove Avenue, 401-434-2453

Monday - Thursday 9-8; Friday & Saturday 9-5

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Solo Concert with Peter Biedermann Monday, September 19th at 6:00pm

Peter Biedermann is a solo fingerstyle instrumental guitarist based in Green Valley, AZ that has performed in several different contexts since the mid 70’s. While his music doesn’t settle into any particular genre, it is a hybrid, contemporary style that melds elements of American, European and other world influences into a jambalaya of sound enhanced by subtle electronics and live looping on various guitars in unique tunings. PB began focusing on performing original music starting in the mid 80’s.

The focus of the concert program will be on pieces from his catalogue of recordings beginning with ‘Sound & Spirit’ (2000) through the latest live release ‘Say What?’ (2020). The program also encourages questions from the audience and will include some of the history and evolution of original fingerstyle guitar playing.

This event is free and open to the public. Limited seating available, first come, first served, and we will cap this event at 70 seats.

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September Children's Activities Storytimes

Evening Family Storytime at Weaver

Mon, Sept 12,19, 26 at 6:30.

Special guest Beauty the Bookish Princess on Sept 26! Geared for ages 2-6.

Outdoor Toddler/ Preschool Story & Play at Weaver Tues, Sept 13, 20, 27 at 10:00.

Baby/Toddler Storytime at Rose Larisa Park

Thurs, Sept 15, 22, 29 at 10:30.

Outdoor storytimes are weather permitting.

Wednesday Morning Performers on the lawn at Weaver**

• Sept 14 at 10:00 - Music for Children with Lindsay Meehan.

Ages 2-6.

• Sept 21 at 10:00 - Storytime Yoga with Create Power Yoga.

Bring your own mat. 18 months-5.

• Sept 28 at 10:00 - Through Me To You Puppetry. Ages 0-5. **In case of rain, Wednesday morning outdoor programs will move inside and be limited to 70 attendees. Tickets will be handed out on a first come basis beginning 1 hour before program start time.

Saturday Family Program on the lawn at Weaver**

Dave Marchetti’s Animal Experiences - Sept 17 at 2:00. All Ages.

Learn about lizards, turtles, frogs, snakes, and some furry animals too! You’ll have a chance to hold the animals at the end of the show. **In case of rain, this program will move inside and be limited to 70 attendees. Tickets will be handed out on a first come basis beginning 1 hour before program start time. continued on next page...

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Americana Auction ANTIQUE AUCTION

Sunday, October 2nd at 11am Preview Fri & Sat 10am-4pm LIVE Antique Auction ~ LIVE Bidding

Online Bidding Available 380 Winthrop Street, Rte. 44 • Rehoboth, MA Estate Items: Fine GOLD Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Oriental Porcelain, Old Military Weapons, Old Oil Paintings, Oriental Rugs, Silver Mexican Jewelry, Great Estate Items, 19th Century American Furniture Ed Tessier, Jr., Auctioneer

For more info on the web: www.americana-auction.com

For info or consignment call 508-771-1722

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Tuesday Afternoons at Weaver Library

The Law Offices of Tanya M. Gravel, Esq.

• Sept 13 at 3:45 - Audubon Raptor Encounter** Live hawks and owls. Ages 4+ • **In case of rain, this program will move inside and be limited to 70 attendees. Tickets will be handed out on a first come basis beginning 1 hour before program start time.

• Sept 20 at 3:45 - StoryWalk® Kickoff Dinosaur Party. See below for details. All ages.

• Sept 27 at 3:45 - Ivy and Bean Book Party. Make crafts and play games based on the popular series. Grades 1-5

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International Dot Day at Riverside Wed, Sept 14 at 4:00. Ages 4+.

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StoryWalk® Kickoff Dinosaur Party on the Weaver Lawn.

Tues, Sept 20 at 3:45pm

We’ll read the book We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins, have dinosaur snacks, music, and a special visit from a T. Rex! StoryWalk® open every day in Sept. All ages.

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Kids’ Graphic Novel Book Club. Thurs, Sept 22 at 5:30. Discuss, draw and share your favorite graphic novels. Grade 4-6. This month: Drama by Raina Telgemeier.

The Page Turners Book Club. Thurs, Sept 29 at 5:30. Discuss the book, share a snack, and do an activity. Grades 2-4. This month: Yours Sincerely, Giraffe by Megumi Iwasi.

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We’ll read The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, make dot art, and enjoy a snack.

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September Events at the Fuller Creative Learning Center

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

Adults/Young Adults

Stump Grinding ~ Large Tree Removal Ornamental Pruning

Seasoned Firewood ~ Cord Wood

Large Crane for Difficult Removals! No Damage to Lawn!

Landscape Design

Plantings, Mulch Bed, Loam & Seed Jim Marcello

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• Chinese Cooking Demos - Tuesdays, September 20th and 27th 6:00-7:00pm (registration required) • Coffee & Connections with East Providence Prevention Coalition - Monday, September 12th 10:00am-11:00am • Acrylic Painting - Monday, September 12th 3:00-4:00pm • Adult Sewing Series - Halloween Quilt - Tuesdays (excluding September 13th) 6:00-7:30pm (registration required) • Adult Sewing Circle - Wednesday, September 7th 1:00-2:30pm (registration required) • How to Tie a Necktie - Wednesday, September 14th 11:00am12:00pm

Children/Teenagers

• Themed Learning for Preschoolers - Mondays in September (excluding September 5th) 10:30-11:15am

September 2022 The Reporter • Infant/Toddler Play and Development Group - Fridays in September 9:30-11:00am (registration required) • Virtual Tech Series: 3:30-4:30pm (registration required) Wednesday, September 14th - How to be a YouTuber Wednesday, September 21st - The Past and Potential Future of VR Wednesday, September 28th - A Career in Video Games • Silk Screen Art with Kathleen Marshall - Mondays, September 19th and 26th 3:30-4:30pm (registration required)

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• Community Garden: Fall Gardening - Wednesday, September 7th 11:00-12:00pm (registration required) • Customizing Clothes - Tuesday, September 6th 6:00-7:30pm (registration required) • 3D Printer Demo - Wednesday, September 21st 11:00am-12:00pm (registration required) • Recording Studio Demo - Wednesday, September 28th 11:00am-12:00pm • 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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Back to School

East Providence High School. Photo by David Andrade of W. Parmentier Media.

Hours: Tues 10-4 • Thurs 12-5 Fri 10-4 • Sat 9-4 • Sun 10-2

Welcome Back Message from School Superintendent Forand

New East Providence School Superintendent Dr. Sandra Forand sent out a welcome back email to families of public school students.

Forand was appointed to replace Kathryn Crowley. “Welcome back to the 2022-2023 school year! It is my honor and pleasure to serve as your superintendent of schools beginning this year.

As a life-long resident of the city and an educator in the district for the last twenty-two years, I have had the pleasure of establishing many relationships with families throughout the city. I look forward

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to expanding upon those relationships in my current role. For this coming school year the district focus will be on the following areas: 1. Strengthening the instructional core 2. Improving attendance 3. Expanding our focus on the social-emotional well-being of students 4. Aligning district and school-wide priorities for continuous improvement We encourage you to get involved in your child’s education whether it’s serving on the strategic planning committee, volunteering in your child’s school, attending events or asking them about their day. Family involvement matters! I wish you and your children a safe, healthy and happy school year.”

Sincerely, Sandy Forand, Ed.D. Superintendent

Hennessey’s Back to School Fun #HennesseyRising

Hennessey Elementary is excited to begin a new year of teaching and learning with our heroes! We continue to work with students and families to best meet the needs of all of our students and school community.

Our first school event, our annual Ice Cream Social, was a huge success in August as staff, students and families were able to reconnect over some ice cream treats. We want to shout out to all our community partners for coming to this event to support our Hennessey families! We look forward to meeting all of our families at the Open House on September 20. #communitypartners We would like to thank Bridgepointe Christian Church for their continued support for all East Providence elementary students at their Back to School Drive that was held in August. #thankyou We will be kicking off our core values teaching in the month of September with a focus on kindness and school-wide attendance.

We know Hennessey Heroes are Attendance Heroes (HERE, EVERYDAY, READY TO LEARN, ON TIME). We will be participating in Start with Hello during the week of the 19th-23rd. Students and staff will be participating in activities that focus on bringing us together and including each other. #StartWithHello #HennHeroPride continued on next page...

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Hennessey students and staff will continue to work hard each day, showing the importance of our core values of being SAFE, RESPECTFUL and PROUD and we look forward to a productive, successful year of teaching and learning! #HennesseyCoreValues

Local Residents Named to Third Trimester Honor Roll at Providence Country Day School

Lots of support at the Ice Cream Social from the Hennessey Staff.

Congratulations to the following students who were named to the 2021-2022 third trimester honor roll at Providence Country Day School.

East Providence: • Marguerite Cuzzone, class of 2024, High Honors • Yutong Li, class of 2023, High Honors • Anna Shamgochian, class of 2024, High Honors

East Providence Resident Received an Award from Providence Country Day School

Congratulations to Blake Fuller from East Providence, who received awards from Providence Country Day School this spring. Awards were given in recognition of academic and artistic excellence, athleticism, community service, and leadership.

Fuller, a member of the class of 2023, received the University of Rhode Island Alumni Association Book Award - Awarded to the Junior in our school whose outstanding personal attributes and service to school and community make this person worthy of honorable recognition; Alex Poulos Memorial Athletic Award.

All smiles from these 3rd graders.

PTA Members, K teacher, Mrs. Orsini and 1st graders catching up at the ice cream social.

Local Resident Graduates from Providence Country Day School

Congratulations to the following student(s) who graduated from Providence Country Day School on June 8, 2022. Families and faculty gathered on campus to honor the graduates, who were recognized for their academic, artistic and athletic achievements, their leadership skills, their service to the community, and their enduring spirit in the face of adversity.

East Providence, RI: Jason DeMacedo, University of Saint Joseph, Athletic Director’s Sequoia Award

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East Providence Local Advisory Committee for Special Education (EPLAC) Meeting info and Calendar Hello Families, It’s that time of year again!

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The East Providence Local Advisory Committee For Special Education (EPLAC) welcomes all back to join in the first meetings of the school year beginning on Wednesday September 7th and September 28th at 6:00 pm at the Martin Middle School Library.

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Do you have a student receiving special services in school this year?

EPLAC can support you to become an advocate for your child’s special education.

Come, meet the committee, other parents, and EP school personnel. Through meetings and workshops, EPLAC focuses on current issues regarding special education and your child.

The committee is always seeking new members. We look forward to meeting you! The public is welcome to attend all EPLAC meetings!

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What is EPLAC?

The East Providence Local Advisory Committee For Special Education (EPLAC) is a committee comprised of parents of children with disabilities along with administrators, teachers and others with a concern for our children. We meet throughout the school year to share information and concerns of educational issues. Our committee’s goals are: -To enable parents of special education children to be effective in their advocacy efforts -To jointly advocate for all children with special needs -To aid the East Providence School Department in its efforts to provide quality education for all students -To provide each other with a strong network of support Come share your voice, and bring your experiences and questions!

For more information, contact: eplac@epschoolsri.com East Providence Local Advisory Committee For Special Education

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2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR MEETING DATES

All meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every month at 6pm in the Martin Middle School Library • September 7, 2022 • September 28.2022 • October 26, 2022 • November 30, 2022 • No December Meeting – Winter Break • January 25, 2023 • February 15 2023 • March 29,2023 • April 26 2023 • May 24, 2023 For more information or updates, please visit our website at http://www.epschoolsri.com/eplac/EPLA

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SPORTS REVIEW

By Bob Rodericks

EPHS Fall Sports Schedules See www.reportertoday.com

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Townie Football in New Alignment

East Providence High School football is guided by third year head coach, Jon Stringfellow as they enter the 2022 interscholastic season in a new alignment. Although in his third year of leading the Townies squad, Stringfellow is a veteran of East Providence and high school football, having played and coached at many levels.

East Providence has been rebuilding its program, hoping to get back to being one of the premier footballs in the state. At one point, East Providence had the most football state championships but has not won a title since 2006 when the Townies beat Hendricken 35-13 at Pierce Stadium. Before that, the Townies beat LaSalle for the title in back-to-back wins 35-21 and 19-6 in 2002-03 respectively. With the emergence of Hendricken and LaSalle trading places at the top in recent years, East Providence now holds 15 state championships while Hendricken has 17 and LaSalle has 16. Hendricken has won every year since 2010 except in 2017 when LaSalle beat them. The Townies title years were 1943, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1979, 1980, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003 and 2006.

East Providence continues to see changes as they will play its second season in their own brand-new stadium behind the new high school. The interscholastic league has also realigned football divisions. Among a growing chorus of schools who believe that the schools who can take players from anywhere in the region have an unfair advantage over schools limited to students within their geographical borders, schools have been shuffled a bit. The new setup still allows the non-public schools to play in the interscholastic league.

The state’s top Division will now include Hendricken, LaSalle, Central and North Kingstown. Division 2 will include Barrington, Burrillville, Cranston East, Cranston West, Cumberland, East Greenwich, East Providence, Mt. Pleasant, Portsmouth, Shea, South Kingstown, St. Raphael Academy, Westerly and Woonsocket.

Division II will be divided into 2A and 2B. The new D-2 group includes many schools formerly from D-1 play.

The Townie footballers had a busy summer with passing leagues, scrimmages and weekly weightlifting and conditioning workouts. Coach Stringfellow and his staff are not in love with the current state lineup but are hopeful they can work their way back to statewide prominence.

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The 2022-23 football schedule is:

09/02/2022: Injury Fund at 4:45 pm EPHS at Cumberland High School 4:45 pm 09/09/2022: Pilgrim High at East Providence High School 6 pm 09/15/2022: St. Raphael at East Providence High School 6 pm 09/24/2022: Cumberland at East Providence High School 10:30 am 09/30/2022: East Providence High at Cranston West High 7 pm 10/07/2022: East Providence at Mt. Pleasant High School At Conley Stadium 6 pm 10/14/2022: East Providence at East Greenwich High 6 pm 10/21/2022: Burrillville at East Providence High 6 pm 10/28/2022: East Providence at Hendricken 7 pm 11/24/2022 Thanksgiving Day Game: LaSalle at EPHS at Pierce Stadium 10 am

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EPHS Basketball has Busy Summer

The members of the East Providence High School basketball team have taken advantage of their brand-new weight room and athletic facilities that the new high school offers. The team has completed a couple of successful playoff seasons and is looking forward to the coming school year. “As summer is ending here the boys basketball team has fully utilized this weight room this summer. We consistently had 10 to 15 guys each morning and went three times a week. Some players without a ride, walked to school from Riverside. The group seems very motivated,” said Townie head coach Joe Andrade.

“These are the things that many people don’t see or even understand. The kids worked hard all summer and will look to continue that when the school year starts in weight room. High school basketball is more than basketball we also gain life skills,” added Andrade. The coach explains how he teaches kids to be an advocate for themselves. “I tell them that even at my age, I need to advocate for myself. Nothing is handed to me as I work for everything and they need to advocate for themselves inside and outside the classroom,” advised the popular coach.

Acknowledging that coaches aren’t paid during the summer, Andrade said he still comes in for three days a week conditioning. “I do as much as possible for these kids. We were in a Massachusetts premier tournament and a great summer league in Johnston. We have to keep it going,” said Andrade. The Massachusetts premier tournament was in late June and the Townies went 2-1. “We played very good teams from out of state in that Massachusetts tourney.

In the Johnston summer tournament, we made it to the final four and lost out to Central High. We lost a good overtime game to LaSalle and we defeated Hendricken in the last game of the summer season.”

“Individually, Junior Xavier Hazard has become stronger, more confident and you can argue he is one of the best shooters in the state. Senior, Max Collins, had an amazing summer. He is learning to control emotions and be a leader. Senior Will Winfield has worked himself into amazing shape and will be a problem for other teams and Try Rezendes had a good summer also,” recapped the coach. Andrade also pointed out that several younger kids including freshmen and sophomores were involved and looked promising. Townie basketball is looking like fun, both boys and girls. The girls’ team will be profiled in an upcoming issue.

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People In The News EPHS Hall of Fame to Induct 6 in October Tickets available for 36th HOF Induction Ceremony Attendees get tour of new EPHS

The last East Providence High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was in October of 2018, due to the Covid Pandemic.

The EPHS Hall of Fame Committee will induct six new members on October 16, 2022. “It has been a while, but our committee is back on track reviewing EPHS Hall of Fame candidates,” said committee chairman Gregory Dias ‘75. The 2022 ceremony will break slightly from past practice and the induction ceremony will be held at the new East Providence High School in the James T. Kanelos Dining Hall (cafeteria) on October 16, 2022. Previously the ceremonies were held at a restaurant.

The EPHS Hall of Fame was established by former Superintendent of Schools, Myron J. Francis, Class of 1947, in conjunction with the high school Centennial year in 1984. The Hall of Fame was intended to bring a sense of pride to the community. The inaugural HOF year consisted of twelve Townie graduates. The HOF committee continuously seeks nominations from the general public to expand a focus on the many meritorious EPHS graduates. Anyone can nominate a Townie graduate by contacting a committee member or writing to: EPHS Hall of Fame Committee, PO Box 16571, Rumford, RI 02916.

The 36th Class of EPHS Hall of Fame Inductees Ronald Rossi Class of 1968 Ronald (Ron) Rossi graduated from East Providence High School in 1968.

During his high school years, Ron was a member of the French Club, Control Room crew and the high school swim team. He was also a Boy Scout in Troop 5 in East Providence and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. As an adult, he was very involved with Troop 2 in North Scituate, where he lived for many years.

Among his scouting activities, he taught badges, water activities and camping Ronald Rossi skills.

Following his graduation from college, he joined the faculty at Riverside Junior High School as a science teacher and continued with scouting, serving as a troop leader, and as the aquatics coach for the EP High School Special Olympics team for 20 years. Ron’s commitment and dedication to the Special Olympics was also evidenced by his service as the Special Olympics Sports Director for over 10 years and by being chosen by the Rhode Island Special Olympics to coach the International Special Olympics team.

Ron Rossi was legendary. His strong voice could be heard throughout classrooms, the junior high school, the high school and the community of East Providence. As a teacher, colleague, coach, scout leader, neighbor and friend, Ron was a rare phenomenon. He embodies what a TOWNIE was all about. He was a man larger than life, a man devoted to family, his work, his friends, and his hometown of East Providence. Ron remained integrally related to the Boys Scouts of America and the Special Olympics to which he dedicated both his professional and personal life until his untimely death.

Ron Rossi has been posthumously nominated by Don Lurgio and Dick Wood for membership into the East Providence High School Hall of Fame.

Mark Hayward Class of 1973 Mark Hayward graduated from East Providence High School in 1973. He was a member of the student council and home room representative, French Club and the Young Republican Club.

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of the City from December 1976 to January of 1982. Mark’s drive to continue in public service led him to become the Director of Local Government Relations, Office of International Affairs, US EPA, District Director of the US Bureau of the Census, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, US Small Business Affairs, SBA Acting Chief Council for Advocacy Office of Advocacy US SBA, Deputy Director/Assistance Director for Economic Development, SBA and since 1999 District Director of the Rhode Island District Office, US Small Business Association. In this capacity, Mark has been instrumental in handling a broad range of statewide business relationships designed to foster the growth and success of existing and start up business ventures within the State of Rhode Island.

Mark’s experience and expertise was needed more than ever in the recent times during the Covid crisis to help preserve and foster a continuation of small business. These efforts have included PPP loans in Rhode Island, Restaurant Revitalization Grants, Shuttered Venue Operations Grants and Economic Injury Disaster loans.

For his many achievements and accomplishments in service to his fellow Rhode Islanders, Mark was nominated by East.Providence High School Hall of Fame member Howard Levine.

Dr. Heather I. Dos Santos Class of 1994 Dr. Heather I. H. Dos Santos graduated from East Providence High School in 1994. During her high school years, Heather was voted “Most Likely to Succeed”, a member of the National and Rhode Island Honor Societies, president of the Multicultural Student Club, member of the Portuguese Club, Yearbook Editor and a member of the track and field teams. Her community involvement included volunteering for Citizens Scholarship of East Providence and Haven Healthcare of East Providence.

Heather proudly continues to reside in East Providence while serving the urban school district of Central Falls for Dr. Heather I. Dos Santos more than a decade. She is a published author and researcher advocating and promoting social justice, equality and education for all people.

Heather began her career in education at Providence College, graduating in 1998 with a degree in Elementary and Special Education. Her first year of teaching began in North Carolina where she was awarded the Sallie Mae First Class Teacher of the Year Award in 1999. She then spent 8 years teaching in Connecticut, initially as a special educator and finally, as a Dean of Students in Hartford and New Britain. While in Connecticut, she earned a Master of Arts Degree in Special Education.

Heather, has since, spent more than a decade in the Central Falls School District as: educator, Dean of Students, and Assistant Director of Special Education. Currently, she serves as the Director of Alternative Multiple Pathways Programs for Secondary Schools in Central Falls. Heather has created unique educational pathways for diverse student populations who are at risk to both fail and dropout.

She serves as a liaison to the Rhode Island Training School for incarcerated youth from Central Falls and is the presiding administrator for truancy court proceedings at Central Falls High School.

Heather earned a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) from Johnson & Wales in 2017 and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Johnson & Wales in 2018. Dr. Heather I. H. Dos Santos was nominated for membership into the East Providence High School Hall of Fame by Onna Moniz John.

Jennifer Griffith Class of 1995

Jennifer Griffith is a 1995 graduate of East Providence High School. In high school, she was the Senior Class President, and captain of the girls’ tennis team. Jen received her bachelors’ degree from the College of Holy Cross and her Juris Doctorate from Roger Williams Law School. She is licensed to practice law in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and the United States Federal District Court of Rhode Island.

Jen was a staff attorney at Rhode Island Legal Services for ten years, Jennifer Griffith representing low-income clients in all family court matters. She was appointed as the State’s Child Advocate in March 2016 and received unanimous advice and consent of the RI Senate in 2016. As Child Advocate, Jen is the director of the state agency which serves as oversight to the DCYF. Under her leadership, the office has doubled its staff and budget.

Over the last five years, the office has conducted several highprofile investigations and reports resulting in the closure of several group homes due to criminal activity, and enactment of several significant changes to DCYF practice to increase the safety of children in state care. Jen is a member of the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association, the Executive Board of the Rhode Island Family Inns of Court, the Rhode Island Family Court Bench Bar Committee, the Rhode Island Children’s Cabinet, the Rhode Island Child Care Commission, the Rhode Island Child Support Advisory Committee, and the Rhode Island Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee. Also, she was appointed to the East Providence Waterfront Commission in 2019.

For her achievements and accomplishment, she was nominated to the East Providence Hall of Fame by Judge Lia. N. Stuhlsatz.

John Mark Andrade Class of 1998

John Mark Andrade graduated in 1998 from East Providence High School. As Soccer Team Captain and MVP in both junior and senior years, he was also a two year All-State Soccer player, a 1997 NSCA All American, an UMBRO and Gatorade State Player of the Year. He was an honor roll student, a member of the student council, and the Portuguese Club. John Mark went on to Syracuse University as a four-year starter on the soccer team where he earned All Big East honors in 2000 and 2001 and all Northeast Region honors. He was team captain John Mark Andrade at Syracuse in 2001 and was named team MVP in 2000-2001. John Mark graduated from Syracuse with a degree in Consumer Studies in 2002 and moved to Portugal, after graduation, where he played professionally.

John Mark returned to the United States and served as head soccer coach at Dean College before coming to Providence College where he is in his 11th season coaching, first serving 4 seasons as an assistant coach and then promoted to associate head coach in 2012. John Mark has helped the Friars reach the NCAA Tournament in six of his previous 10 seasons with the Friars.

John Mark is an East Providence resident with his wife and sons and continues to invest his time, effort and resources into the East Providence community as President and owner of Bayside FC, and with building soccer fields within his home city. He was nominated

by East Providence Hall of Fame member Dave Shadrick and his son Dave Shadrick, Jr.

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Carl Sweeney (Honorary) Carl Sweeney took a circuitous route in completing his time at the East Providence High School. He may not have walked across the stage with his classmates, but he certainly learned his passion for teamwork and community service while at East Providence High School. Carl completed his High School journey in 2001.

Carl worked for the East Providence School Maintenance Department for over 38 years before retiring in 2016. His passion to help others led Carl and his granddaughter Hailee Ascenio to create and run the Hope and Carl Sweeney Faith Drive to address a need he saw in the East Providence community. The organization was inspired by the realization that some of our neighbors go without a meal some days due to life circumstances and events.

Carl and Hailee formed a plan to collect each month one canned good or $1.00 from anyone who would donate, then delivered donated canned goods and other non­perishables items right to the door of those in need. The dynamic duo was able to convince others to join in their admirable efforts, as well as entice local businesses to donate prepared foods to those in need. When Carl retired, he was able to devote more time to Hope & Faith.

Carl and his entire family have added other non- profits such as A. J’s Hero’s to donate new and gently used clothing, the Kindness Project which was developed to pay tribute to the “pay it forward” movement and the Carl IV Helping Hands Project.

Carl’s work and passion has garnered numerous awards and recognition, including the Paul Harris Fellow award for outstanding service and achievement in helping the Rotary Club serve the youth, parents and community, the Recognition Program Award from the East Providence School Department and a Citation from the East Providence City Council for his work in the East Providence community. Carl can now add his induction in the East Providence High School Hall of Fame to his list of recognitions for his amazing accomplishments.

Carl was nominated by Dr. Sandra Forand as an honorary member of the East Providence High School Hall of Fame.

Public Invited to Ceremony & Luncheon

The community is invited to attend the ceremony to help honor these Townies.

In addition to the induction, guests will be served a luncheon and a tour of the new EPHS will take place for those interested.

The moderate ticket price covers the cost of plaques, programs, certificates and the luncheon.

Ticket & Ceremony Information Date: October 16, 2022 Place: East Providence High School, 2000 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence Time: 12:00 noon Social Hour Luncheon: 1:00 pm Induction: 2:30 pm

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The newest members of the fire department are: Christopher J. Arruda, Jared C. Averill, Anna Cappelli, Kyle A. Carpenter, Leonardo A. Cepeda, Joel A. Delgado, Katherine H. Dumas, James D. Farless, Colin J. Ford, Melissa B. Gieck, Duncan M. Hamiton, Tyler J. Harris, Richard B. Hoey, Ian C. Loveall, Daniel W. Mallette, Brian C. Masse, Ryan W. McNeill, Andres, E. Perez, Jerry L. Sullivan and Erica L. Vincent.

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“Congratulations and welcome to East Providence, where we have a well trained and community supported department,” Chief Glenn Quick told the class. “The Department was organized in 1875, with the first paid members starting in 1911. We made the transition directly from hand-pulled to motorized apparatus and now feature a fully equipped department meeting the needs of a great community.”

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Dr. Levi C. Maaia Receives Film Festival Award

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Best Director – Dr. Levi C. Maaia, PhD, a local Rhode Island native and now a California film maker, received the LAIFF Award (Los Angeles International Film Festival – 2022) Saturday, August 27, 2022 on the red carpet at a Hollywood Studio. Dr. Maaia’s production company, Maaia Mark Productions, received the award for Best Feature long documentary; Best Producer(s) (Levi

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Church News & Events Newman Congregational Church United Church of Christ News Church School Kick-Off

Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 9am

Newman Congregational Church United Church of Christ invites your family to join us for Church School! This upcoming year we will explore various units about spirituality, faith, and what it means to be a part of the Jesus movement.

After worship, stick around and join our community for our annual picnic and cookout.

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Newman Congregational Church invites the youth in your home for an Ice Cream Sunday! During our time together we will build ice cream sundaes, get to know other youth, and share ideas of what adventures the youth group might try in the upcoming year.

A Middle School Youth Group Ice Cream Sunday for youth in grades 6-8 will take place on Sunday, September 18. A High School Youth Group Ice Cream Sunday for youth in grades 9-12 will take place on September 25. Both events will take place outdoors in the church pine grove. If the weather is inclement, we will gather indoors.

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Bread of Life Food Pantry to resume Indoor Food Distributions

Since March 2020 when the Covid pandemic began, the Bread of Life Food Pantry has been operating as an outdoor distribution in the parking lot of Newman Congregational Church, UCC. The Pantry will resume its indoor distribution on September 13. Modifications to the indoor distribution as it was carried out before Covid will be made to create less crowding in the various Pantry spaces and to shorten the time that it takes for guests to complete the process. Masks will be required as there will be situations where physical distancing is not possible and the vaccination/health status of volunteers and guests cannot always be known. Volunteers who are able to lift bags weighing up to 15 pounds are especially needed to assist guests in carrying their groceries to their cars or to the bus stop. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please visit the Pantry’s website at EPBreadofLife.org or call the Pantry at 401-434-4742.

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 welcomes all those in need of food assistance. For more information about the Bread of Life Food Pantry, visit the Pantry’s website at EPBreadOfLife.org; email the Pantry at EastProvBreadOfLife@gmail.com ; or call 401-434-4742.

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We hope you will join us each week at Seekonk Congregational Church UCC at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA for our weekly service. Please come if you feel comfortable, all are welcome, masks are optional. We will continue to record our services and they are available the following day at Seekonk Congregational Church YouTube and on Cable 9 Seekonk at 10 AM each morning.

Upcoming Seekonk Congregational Church Events/Services • Sept 11 – 9:30 AM Celebration Sunday – Teachers and Communion Class Commissioned – Church School begins • Sept 30 – Chili Bake Off & Dessert Auction Returns in Person.

For Information contact Pat Smith at 401-429-8696 • Oct 15 – 9 AM to 1 PM Grandma’s Attic Christmas Sale, this is a PRE Christmas Bazaar selling only Grandma’s attic items, jewelry and a Drawing Table • Oct 22 - Trunk or Treat • Oct 29 - Contemporary Christian Rock Concert • Nov 5 – 5 PM Harvest Supper Returns in Person • Dec 3 – Christmas Bazaar Returns in Person – virtual ordering will be available • Dec 10 - Winter Wonderland If you have any questions on the above, please email Donna. euell@gmail.com or call the church office at 508-336-9355. All events and services are open to everyone. Please check out our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/SeekonkCongregationalChurch/ for updates.

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Scouting Around New Raspberry Rally™ Girl Scout Cookie Joins Lineup for 2023 Season Nationwide

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England will offer the new Raspberry Rally cookie, a thin, crispy cookie infused with raspberry flavor and dipped in a delicious chocolaty coating. Are you ready to power the amazing adventures of Girl Scout entrepreneurs?

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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced that the new Raspberry Rally cookie will join its nationwide lineup for the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season. The thin, crispy cookie is a “sister” cookie to the beloved Thin Mints®, infused with raspberry flavor instead of mint and dipped in the same delicious chocolaty coating. Raspberry Rally gives devoted Girl Scout Cookie lovers yet another reason to be excited for the upcoming cookie season. This must-have new cookie will be the first in the Girl Scout Cookie lineup to be exclusively offered for online sale and direct shipment only, enhancing girls’ e-commerce sales and entrepreneurial skills. Raspberry Rally will be available to consumers nationally during the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season.

Girl Scouts in Southeastern New England and across the United States will offer the Raspberry Rally cookie next season alongside favorites like Thin Mints®, Adventurefuls™ and Caramel deLites®.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program encourages girls to be risk takers, to think outside of the box, and to be confident in their own abilities. The cookie program embraces the understanding of the world of business, money management, and entrepreneurship.

Cookie Business badges range anywhere from goal setting to learning effective in-person and online sales pitches, using market research, creating business plans, and implementing digital marketing campaigns.

“We think the online-exclusive Raspberry Rally™ will be a great addition to the cookie lineup and will be a great way for our cookie entrepreneurs to learn about digital marketing! As always all in-person and online cookie proceeds remain local and help benefit Girl Scouts within our council. These proceeds provide Girl Scouts the opportunity to explore new things in STEAM and the outdoors, plan exciting travel adventures, have fun experiences with their friends, and so much more,” said Ginger Lallo, Chief Operating Officer.

Available nationwide, every purchase of the online-exclusive Raspberry Rally cookie supports local Girl Scouts who are helping make our world a better place. Let’s come together to celebrate the young change-makers who are solving problems and learning new skills—one box of cookies at a time.

Girl Scout Troop 447 News

East Providence Girl Scout Troop 447 has worked very hard to complete their outdoor journey which included 4 badges: Night Owl, Trail Blazing, Primitive Camper and Take Action (a service project.)

They donated multiple cases of cookies to local Fire Stations, and the Police Station. And celebrated their year at the beach.

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Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs across Southeastern New England, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit gssne.org, follow @gssne on Instagram, follow @GirlScoutsofSNE on Twitter, and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GSSNE.

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Robert Rock East Providence Senior Center Monthly Caregiver Support Group September 30, 2022 3PM-4PM

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.

SHIP Counseling

SHIP (State Health Insurance Program Counseling) is available at the Senior Center every Friday by appointment only for the month of September. Discuss Medicare enrollment, current plans, and future medical plans. Call John today for an appointment!

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URI Pharmacy Outreach: High Blood Pressure Monday September 19 10:30AM

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is one of the most common health conditions amongst Americans. Many people are on medications to help lower their blood pressure and prevent heart disease and stroke, but not many people understand which medications do what and why. Learn more about the different kinds of medications prescribed. Understand how the medications work, when is the best time to take them and common side effects to be on the lookout for. Plus, hear more about our Blood Pressure Self Monitoring Program offered right here at the Robert Rock Senior Center. Enrollment starts this fall!

Advanced Directive Hope Health September 7, 2022 10am

Your Voice, Your Choice. Do your loved ones know what your end of life wishes are? What happens if you are in an accident and can’t make health care decisions? End of life discussions are difficult. For many, the burden is placed on family to decide what life saving measures their loved one wants; but you can ease that pain by making your wishes known ahead of time in what we call an advance directive.

Hear what your options are so that you can be prepared and ensure your end of life wishes are followed.

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Drop by the Robert Rock East Providence Senior Center. No registration required

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Do you want a FREE box of RI grown fruits and vegetables?

1. Are you, 60+ years of age or do you receive SSDI? 2. Do you earn less than the income listed below?

3. Are you a Rhode Island resident?

If you answered “yes” to all the above and you meet the income guidelines, you are eligible for a free produce box of fruits and vegetables. Forms to sign up are available at the Robert Rock East Providence Senior Center.

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: SEPTEMBER 15, 2022. Please visit or call the Dining Room with any questions: 401-270-1814

East Side Clinical Lab

Wednesday September 7, 2022 8:30am-11am

The East Side Clinical Laboratory visits the Robert Rock Senior Center on the first Wednesday of the month. All you need to bring is your lab slip and East Side Clinical Lab will take your bloodwork right at the Senior Center!

Blood Pressure Clinics

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Birth Announcement Tiago Lee Resendes

Gary and Amanda Resendes of Riverside are proud to announce the birth of their Son, Tiago Lee Resendes. He was born on June 8, 2022, at 8:00 am. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. He was greeted at home by big sister, Nelia, age 6. Maternal grandparents are John and Cathleen Medina of Riverside. Paternal grandparents are Carlos and Maria Resendes of East Providence. Great-grandparents are Joseph and Shirley Petit of Ocean Gate, New Jersey.

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The Raptors are Descending on Bristol…

Audubon Raptor Weekend 2022 September 10 & 11, 2021; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons will be featured in live presen-

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium 1401 Hope Street (Route 114), Bristol, RI The rulers of the sky are descending on the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in September. Birds of prey with long sharp talons, hooked beaks, and highly developed eyesight and hearing are headed to Bristol. They’re raptors, the superior hunters of the avian world.

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tations, educational programs, and activities for bird enthusiasts of all ages. Audubon Raptor Weekend presents a unique opportunity for visitors to get up-close with many species and learn about their adaptations and habitats in this engaging, family-friendly weekend event.

Entertaining and educational games and activities for families will be featured both days. Admission also provides access to the award-winning Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium and entrance to the Center’s 28-acre wildlife refuge, including aquarium exhibits, the scenic boardwalk to Narragansett Bay, and the Palmieri Pollinator Garden.

For more information on Raptor Weekend, visit www.asri.org.

Tickets may be ordered in advance at www.asri.org or purchased at the admissions tent at the event.

General Admission: Adult: $17 - Child: $12 (ages 4 – 12) Family 4 Pack: $55 - Children ages 3 and under are free Two-Day Pass: Adult: $30 - Child: $20 (ages 4 -12) Children ages 3 and under are free Audubon Raptor Weekend 2022 is sponsored by RI PBS.

Last of the Right Whales

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Join Audubon for a screening of the award-winning documentary Last of the Right Whales and panel discussion with local biologists and experts on the plight of this endangered whale that summers off the Coast of New England.

From the only known calving grounds to the shifting feeding grounds, Last of the Right Whales follows the North Atlantic right whale migration and the people committed to saving a species still struggling to recover from centuries of hunting. Now climate change is forcing right whales further north in search of food, putting them on a collision course with deadly ships and fishing gear.

With unprecedented access to film the whale migration, Last of the Right Whales brings a message of hope about the most at-risk great whale on the planet.

After the documentary join Audubon for a Q&A panel discussion with members of the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium: Dr. Robert Kenney, Professor Emeritus, University of Rhode Island; Captain Thomas Fetherson, US Navy-retired; Regina Asmutis-Silva, Executive Director, Whale and Dolphin Conservation; and Anne DiMonti, Director, Audubon Society of Rhode Island Nature Center and Aquarium.

New fishing technology will also be demonstrated. Ropeless or On-Demand Fishing has been developed to help save the North Atlantic right whales and other whale species from entanglement in fishing gear.

Note: Screening and panel discussion are free and open to the public; reservations are required and donations welcome. For details and to register, visit the events calendar at asri.org/calendar.

This program is not recommended for young children.

Documentary produced by HitPlay Productions.

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A Christmas Carol Children’s Auditions to Be Held September 10

Auditions for children ages 8 – 12 for Trinity’s Annual Production Providence, RI: Trinity Repertory Company announces that children’s auditions for this year’s production of A Christmas Carol will be held Saturday, September 10 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the South Attleboro location of Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses.

Advance registration is required and is available at trinityrep.com/ kidsauditions.

Auditions are open to children ages 8 - 12 who will be 12 years or younger through the entire run of the show. Children should come prepared to sing a holiday song of their choice, and will also read from a section of the script as part of their audition. This year, we are looking to cast children who are bilingual in English and Spanish in select roles, although this is not a requirement for auditioning or casting. All auditionees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the time rehearsals start in October.

Trinity Rep’s 2022-23 Season is sponsored in part by the Rhode Island State Council on The Arts (RISCA). 110 Grill is Trinity Rep’s Opening Night Sponsor, and Southwest Airlines is the Official Airline of Trinity Rep.

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Trinity Rep is committed to reinventing the public square and inspiring dialogue by creating emotionally-stimulating live productions that range from classical to contemporary and innovative education programs for all ages and abilities. Its annual production of A Christmas Carol has brought families together for more than four decades and made memories for over a million audience members.

The 2022-23 Season includes productions of The Inheritance Parts 1 and 2, A Christmas Carol, By The Queen, The Inferior Sex, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. For more information, visit Trinity Rep’s website at www.TrinityRep.com.

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Food & Dining Guide Stretch Your Grocery Budget with a Savory Solution

tuating almost daily, it’s important for many families to make their dollars go further at the store.

Easy ways to stretch your grocery budget, like using versatile ingredients, can make the checkout experience a little less impactful on your household’s finances. Consider the benefits of mushrooms, which provide a delicious option to enhance flavor in faWe l c o m e vorite recipes while extending portions in an affordable way.

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Stretch your dollars by stretching your meals using a process called “The Blend.”

Blending finely chopped mushrooms with ground meat can extend portion sizes of your favorite meaty recipes and help your bottom line. Chop your favorite mushroom variety to match the consistency of ground meat, blend the chopped mushrooms and meat together then cook to complete the recipe. For burgers, use a blend of 25% finely chopped mushrooms and 75% ground meat. For tacos or chili, use 50% mushrooms and 50% meat or an even higher mushroom-to-meat ratio.

Savor the Flavor

The savory umami taste of mushrooms means a flavorful experience in blended recipes like burgers, where the chopped mushrooms help hold in the juiciness. Or, you can chop, quarter, slice or enjoy them whole in a recipe like Creamy Spinach, Mushroom and Lasagna Soup.

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Thanks to mushrooms’ versatility, you can buy one large carton of mushrooms to chop up then bulk up multiple dishes, from a morning omelet to hearty soups to blended burgers.

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Low-calorie, low-sodium, fat-free and cholesterol-free, mushrooms are nutrient rich and can play a starring role in a variety of meals. With an array of fresh varieties and nearly endless ways to prepare them, they can be your powerhouse from the produce department.

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• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 medium onion, small diced • 8 ounces mushrooms, such as white button, crimini or portabella, sliced • 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar • 1 tablespoon dried basil

• 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon oregano • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 1 bay leaf • 3 cups vegetable broth • 6 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach • 1 cup whole milk ricotta • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, for topping

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Remove from heat and remove bay leaf. Stir in heavy cream and spinach until wilted, 2-3 minutes.

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Recipe courtesy of the Mushroom Council Prep time: 15 minutes ~ Cook time: 20 minutes ~ Servings: 6 • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion • 8 ounces mushrooms, such as white button, crimini or portabella, finely chopped • 1/2 pound lean ground beef • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning • 6 burrito-size flour tortillas (about 10 inches each) • 1/3 cup nacho cheese sauce • 6 tostada shells • sour cream • 6 mini soft taco-size flour tortillas (about 4 1/2 inches each) • shredded lettuce • diced tomatoes • shredded Mexican cheese blend • nonstick cooking spray In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Cook onions 1-2 minutes until translucent. Add mushrooms and ground beef. Cook about 5 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Stir in taco seasoning. Cook 2-3 minutes. Set aside.

Lay one large flour tortilla on flat surface. Spread 2 tablespoons mushroom-meat mixture on center of tortilla.

Drizzle dollop of nacho cheese over mushroom-meat mixture.

Top meat with one tostada shell then spread thin layer of sour cream over tostada shell.

Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and shredded Mexican cheese then one small tortilla. Make sure not to overstuff so wrap doesn’t break apart while cooking.

Fold edges of large tortilla toward center until completely covered.

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We are hiring: El Mariachi located at 736 North Broadway is hiring servers, bartenders, dishwashers. Please call 401434-1505.

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Seekonk Flea Market at Seekonk Speedway. Buyers and Vendors wanted every Sunday 7AM-1PM thru December 3rd 2022. Call Linda at 401-263-5737.

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Death Notices Wayne F. Gage, 66, of Rumford, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.

Sylvia M. Kenney, 84, of Silver Lake, New Hampshire and formerly of Riverside Rhode Island passed away at home on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the loss of Jean A Coelho, 76, formerly of East Providence, who passed away peacefully on July 26, 2022 in New Port Richey, FL. Kirk W. Dalton, 68, of Rumford, RI passed away at home on Friday, July 29, 2022.

Norman A. Morrell 91, of Riverside, RI passed away on July 30, 2022.

Edward John Hyde, 83, of Rumford, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Alexandrina C. Cordeiro, 89, of East Providence, RI passed away on August 3, 2022, at Waterview Villa Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family at her bedside.

Gail G. (McNeil) Sharp 85 of Rumford, passed away on Wednesday August 10, 2022 at home , surrounded by her family.

Thomas E. McCann, Jr. 87, of Legion Way, Riverside, died unexpectedly on August 13, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Janice M. (Rose) Burke, 85 of East Providence, passed away on Sunday August 21,2022 at Hope Hospice, in Providence.

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The Chamber’s popular, familyfriendly Touch-A-Truck event returns to our huge parking lot at 1011 Waterman Avenue East Providence, RI $5pp or $20 Family of 4 or more Visit eastprovidenceareachamber.com and follow us on Facebook for event schedule and announcements: Facebook.com/TouchATruckEastProvidence

9:30am—2:00pm The Chamber’s monthly in-person networking luncheon. Bring lots of business cards for exchanging.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022 East Providence Area Chamber

Business DURING Hours

Guest Speaker: Andrea Moshier, Rhode Island Energy Learn about the energy-saving incentives and programs available to RI and MA businesses and residents.

11:45am - Noon Check-in Noon-1:30pm lunch and introductions

$25pp Lunch included. Reservations required by 9/10/22 Register on Chamber’s Web site or contact the office.

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

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

members w/pre-registration. Everyone will have time to introduce their business.

Ribbon Cuttings & Grand Openings Join in the Celebration! Open to the Public Saturday, September 3 10:00am—2:00pm 10:15am Ribbon Cutting

Kim Borges Nunes

New Location: 220 Willett Avenue Riverside, RI 02915

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

Thursday, September 15 4:00pm—6:00pm 4:15pm Ribbon Cutting New Location: 144 Central Avenue Seekonk, MA

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

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