The NBC 10 I-Team has learned Providence firefighters are retiring in droves, and their pensions are only part of the cost city taxpayers must cover...
As of July 1, at least 33 firefighters, including the chief of the department, had put in their retirement papers. That’s more than double the number that retired in 2014, when just 13 firefighters hung up their hats...
Sources within the fire department tell NBC 10 that the battle over shifts with City Hall has morale at an all-time low, and many veteran firefighters would rather retire than work a 56-hour shift.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Friday, July 3, 2015
Providence Firefighters’ Raise Could Trigger Millions in Raises for Teachers
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Friday, July 03, 2015
Kate Nagle, GoLocal Contributor
A clause in the recently agreed upon Providence teachers' contract could trigger millions in additional costs to the city, if the city's firefighters see a significant pay increase in light of Mayor Jorge Elorza's platoon change proposal.
The new three-year teachers' contract language stipulates that if other municipal unions receive more than a 1% raise during the years of the contract, that teachers would get that same amount -- as a firefighters are being tapped to get as high as a 5% increase, due to potential changes in their work schedules if a platoon change shift moves forward.
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Friday, July 03, 2015
Kate Nagle, GoLocal Contributor
A clause in the recently agreed upon Providence teachers' contract could trigger millions in additional costs to the city, if the city's firefighters see a significant pay increase in light of Mayor Jorge Elorza's platoon change proposal.
The new three-year teachers' contract language stipulates that if other municipal unions receive more than a 1% raise during the years of the contract, that teachers would get that same amount -- as a firefighters are being tapped to get as high as a 5% increase, due to potential changes in their work schedules if a platoon change shift moves forward.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Things to think about in the Tax Stabilization Plan
GoLocal Prov: Critics Raise Questions Over New 195 Tax Break Plan for Providence
Wednesday, July 01, 2015
Kate Nagle, GoLocal Contributor
Community leaders -- and real estate professionals -- were among those who raised questions about Providence's stake in the newly brokered plan for a standardized tax stabilization agreement (TSA) for development of the 195 land on Tuesday night.
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Wednesday, July 01, 2015
Kate Nagle, GoLocal Contributor
Community leaders -- and real estate professionals -- were among those who raised questions about Providence's stake in the newly brokered plan for a standardized tax stabilization agreement (TSA) for development of the 195 land on Tuesday night.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
WPRI: 9 things to know about Rhode Island’s charter school battle
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – As the clock ticks down on the 2015 legislative session, Rhode Island lawmakers are set to consider several pieces of legislation that could slow the growth of charter schools in the state.
But why is the General Assembly seeking to make changes and why is Gov. Gina Raimondo saying she won’t sign the bills into law if they’re approved?
Here’s an overview.
But why is the General Assembly seeking to make changes and why is Gov. Gina Raimondo saying she won’t sign the bills into law if they’re approved?
Here’s an overview.
Friday, June 5, 2015
RI Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
Interested in the future of waste management in RI? Read the newly adopted RI Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, "Solid Waste 2038." At current loading rates, 2038 is the year RI's Central Landfill will reach capacity. http://www.planning.ri.gov/documents/LU/2015/SolidWaste2038_Approved_05142015_Final.pdf
Thursday, June 4, 2015
A Providence Stadium: Strike Out or Home Run?
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friedman Auditorium, Metcalf Research Building, 190-194 Thayer Street
Free and open to the public. Registration required. Get tickets here.
Reception at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m.
The Taubman Center for Public Policy joins with Rhode Island Public Radio to convene a panel of experts to address the proposed relocation of the Pawtucket Red Sox to a new stadium in downtown Providence. More
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friedman Auditorium, Metcalf Research Building, 190-194 Thayer Street
Free and open to the public. Registration required. Get tickets here.
Reception at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m.
The Taubman Center for Public Policy joins with Rhode Island Public Radio to convene a panel of experts to address the proposed relocation of the Pawtucket Red Sox to a new stadium in downtown Providence. More
This event will be live streamed and will be taped for airing on Rhode Island Public Radio.
Providence League Annual Meeting/Barbecue - Monday, June 8
An invitation and a reminder:
Providence League of Women Voters
Annual Barbecue/Social/Meeting (in that order)
Monday, June 8, 5:30 pm.
603 Angell Street, Providence
Come enjoy the spring evening.
Not quite a potluck – we will have a main dish plus sides.
If you can, please bring a dessert.
RSVP emhead603@hotmail.com, (401)351-2269
Providence League of Women Voters
Annual Barbecue/Social/Meeting (in that order)
Monday, June 8, 5:30 pm.
603 Angell Street, Providence
Come enjoy the spring evening.
Not quite a potluck – we will have a main dish plus sides.
If you can, please bring a dessert.
RSVP emhead603@hotmail.com, (401)351-2269
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