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Cranston Planners Oppose Grant Avenue Homes, Split on Rockwood Avenue
Owners seeking to build on undersized lots on Grant Avenue head to the Zoning Board of Review with negative Plan Commission recommendations, and a positive recommendation failed on one Rockwood Avenue request. Planning staff had recommended approval, arguing older neighborhoods like Thornton were built on 4,000-square-foot lots. Commissioners said the projects would exceed density on the city's future land use map. A positive recommendation on one Rockwood request failed two to three, and negative recommendations on both Grant Avenue requests passed by voice vote. The Zoning Board makes the final decision.
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Overnight rain lingers into Friday morning across southern New England
(WJAR) — Periods of rain continue overnight into Friday morning. Although the heavier bands of rain will be offshore by the morning commute, Friday will feature some light to moderate showers in the morning, with temperatures hovering in the upper 30s to near 40!. Rain totals will likely end...
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Hurley Middle School Feasibility Study Approved
Voters appropriated $1.7 million for a feasibility study for the Hurley Middle School at Seekonk’s Fall Town Meeting November 9. The Town may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”) with the amount to be expended under the direction of the Seekonk School Building Committee.
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Providence announces new literary festival 'Not An Island'
(WJAR) — The Creative Capital has announced a new literary festival to premiere in January. It’s called “Not An Island,” and it will feature panels, workshops, readings, and a market, according to a new website published by the city and its partners. According to the website,...
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Rams take strong win over Hawks, claw back against Black Bears
The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team remained undefeated with wins over Monmouth University on Saturday and the University of Maine on Tuesday. It was the first time since Nov. 19, 2023, that the Rams traveled to play in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
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Women’s soccer sees season end in semifinals loss
Rhode Island women’s soccer began the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament this past Saturday against fourth-seeded George Mason with a 3-1 win before losing 2-0 to Saint Louis University in the semifinals. Fourth-year Lauren MacDonald had a strong performance against the Patriots, scoring the first goal of the game and...
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Volleyball locks up last place in conference with two more losses
The University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team extended its losing streak to eight matches in Atlantic 10 Conference play after losing both games against the University of Dayton this past weekend. After losing seven consecutive sets since Oct. 28, Rhody added to it after getting swept in the...
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Providence Puts Hit Out On Native Plants
PROVIDENCE — Property owners can spray poisons with impunity. Gasoline-powered leaf blowers can scream for much of the year. Fertilizer can be tossed about without thought. One would think maintaining a lawn at any cost is enshrined in the city’s charter. So what if dogs and wildlife are...