Rep. Helio Melo
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East Providence Rep. Melo gives early approval of governor’s budget proposal
PROVIDENCE — Governor Lincoln Chafee, Wednesday, Jan. 16, introduced an $8.17 billion budget, key to which would reduce Rhode Island’s corporate tax rate over a period of three years and hopefully make it the lowest among the New England states while also giving some much needed additional assistance to municipalities. Gov. Chafee’s proposal would slash [...]
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East Providence High softball field project gets more grant money
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School softball field renovation project, directed under the auspices of head coach Rob Traverse, received yet another significant boost from the state when Sen. Daniel DaPonte and Rep. Helio Melo provided an additional $6,000 in grant dollars from the General Assembly. Sen. DaPonte delivered the check to Coach [...]
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