East Providence’s Rumford Lions celebrate 60 years of giving back
EAST PROVIDENCE — Though having just recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, the Rumford Lions Club remains a vital and integral part of the East Providence community. Late last week, a group of Lions gathered to reflect on their six decades of service and looked ahead towards their continuing efforts. On the meaning of reaching the [...]
Read More →East Providence Police Log: Underage drinker/driver crashes into Willett Avenue fence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Drinking and driving don’t mix, especially for a young city resident who drove her car into both a tree and a fence on a Willett Avenue property in the wee hours of May 17. Veronica Smith, 20, of 44 Oak Crest Drive, Riverside, was arrested by East Providence Police and charged with [...]
Read More →Pace of fire station renovations in East Providence pick up
EAST PROVIDENCE — After a few starts and stops due to some financial and architectural concerns, renovations at two East Providence Fire Department hubs are finally going full bore. Additions of office and living space at EPFD Station 1 on Broadway and the near complete overhaul of Station 4 on Wampanoag Trail have both commenced [...]
Read More →Carnevale serves as catalyst to East Providence High gym renovation project
EAST PROVIDENCE — In serving as the catalyst for the East Providence High Gymnasium Renovation Project, city native and young philanthropist John Carnevale saw not only an opportunity to neatly enhance a section of the school he once attended but also the chance to create a greater sense of community in his hometown. Mr. Carnevale, [...]
Read More →Elmasian finds his footing as acting East Providence Fire Department chief
EAST PROVIDENCE — Approaching a half-year in the position, Oscar Elmasian is just about getting his feet firmly planted in his role as acting chief of the East Providence Fire Department. Chief Elmasian, who last held the rank of captain and served as the city’s fire marshal, took over the post upon the retirement of [...]
Read More →Forensic Science Program at East Providence Career and Tech Center expands
EAST PROVIDENCE — The likely influence of the popular “CSI” television franchise can be seen locally as East Providence Career and Technical Center students have shown a great appetite for the school’s Forensic Science program. Now in its third year, the Forensics program began with a single section. It grew to two for the current [...]
Read More →East Providence Police conduct ninth annual memorial service
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department held its Ninth Annual Memorial Service Sunday, May 19, at its headquarters, the Major Alister C. McGregor Public Safety Complex. The event, sponsored by the East Providence Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1 and the East Providence Fraternal Order of Police Associate Lodge 1, took place under [...]
Read More →East Providence Career and Tech students earn accolades, open restaurant to public
EAST PROVIDENCE — Four East Providence Career and Technical School Graphics and Communications Department students recently earned awards at the annual state portion of the SkillsUSA competition. Ricky Martins and Andrew Vanner each garnered top awards, Martins a Gold Medal in the Customer Service competition and Vanner a Gold Medal in Extemporaneous Speaking. The Extemporaneous [...]
Read More →Nine East Providence establishments are busted in latest under-age drinking sting
EAST PROVIDENCE — It’s a record no one would want to break, least of all those charged, but nine local establishments and their employees were recently busted for serving alcohol to minors during the most recent under-age drinking sting conducted by the East Providence Police Department and the East Providence Prevention Coalition. According to EPPD [...]
Read More →DEM announces plan for closure of TLA/Pond View plant in East Providence
PROVIDENCE – There’s no mistaking this latest news about the controversial TLA/Pond View recycling plant on Dexter Road in the Rumford section of East Providence. Its days as an active facility, for the time being at the very least, are now officially numbered. Late Thursday, May 9, 2013, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management [...]
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