A team from Roger Williams University has been studying potential future uses of the armory building on Thames Street.
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Two local legislators joined Gov. Chafee in announcing a set of new bills aimed at helping veterans.
Allowing RIPTA to extend its routes into Fall River could help Easy Bay businesses, the regional delegation wrote in a recent letter to Congress.
Local Rep. Kenneth Marshall was given a new assignment in the Rhode Island House.
Federal approval is still needed before tolls can be placed on the Sakonnet Bridge.
Local Rep. Raymond Gallison proposed ignition locks for those convicted of DUI-related offenses.
A local representative has proposed a bill to require ignition locks, among other anti-DUI legislation being heard at the Rhode Island General Assembly — what do you think?
A proposed law would make it legal for military service members between the ages of 18 and 21 to drink alcohol.
Keough & Sweeney of Pawtucket, chosen last week by the Bristol County Water Authority board of directors, 'will have a lot of catching up to do,' Executive Director Pamela Marchand said.
Bristol-Warren Rep. Kenneth Marshall joined state and federal officials in recognizing a Bristol-based boat maker.
A bill introduced Thursday in the General Assembly would make it just that.
Rep. Jan Malik (D-Barrington, Warren) has submitted legislation that would require Rhode Island to share the wealth.
Hundreds of gun rights advocates gathered at the State House protesting legislation introduced by Rep. Linda Finn of Middletown that would require gun owners to register with local police departments.
The Bristol County Water Authority board of directors approved a new contract with Keough & Sweeney of Pawtucket.
While Bristol has decided against a new ordinance for now, a Providence legislator has proposed a state-wide ban.
The town council is scheduled to hold a second budget workshop on Saturday morning at 9 am.
Town councilors decided last week that more research is needed before a new ordinance can be considered.
A report released Sunday by the Obama administration details extreme cuts to education and military spending the state would see if the federal government fails to prevent sequester.
Sen. Walter S. Felag is proposing that Rhode Island cut its statewide gas tax from 32 cents to 27 cents per gallon in order to keep local businesses competitive with Massachusetts.
Today's Hummel Report takes a look at the results of harnessing wind power by the cities and towns in the East Bay 4 years and $400,000 later.
The Bristol Town Council is scheduled to meet at 6:30 pm at Town Hall.
Government and schools are closed; here's how to check if a local business is open.
The Bristol County Water Authority has not issued a notice to boil its water, which comes from the Scituate Reservoir.
Members of the local delegation to the Rhode Island General Assembly say they want the Federal Highway administration to review plans to tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge.
Two East Bay legislators proposed halting Gov. Chafee's plan to create a $10 million fund to help cities and towns with their pension costs — a move Chafee opposes.
A piece of legislation will be debated today that would stop the toll proposal as well as prevent rate hikes on the Newport Pell Bridge.
The number of residents still without power fell to just under 1,600 by 8 pm Sunday night.
National Grid estimated that full power may not be restored to Bristol and Warren until Monday night.
DPW Director John Massed spoke with Bristol-Warren Patch on Friday just before the heavies snowfall moved into the area.
Rhode Island Secretary of State Ralph Mollis highlighted the Bristol and Warren lawmakers' adherence to the state law governing legislative hearings.
The Warren Economic Development Board has requested $80,000 for the proposed staff position — what do you think?
State Sen. David Bates (R-Dist. 32) has introduced a bill to lower the state's "corporation franchise tax" for businesses — what do you think?
The two-term state Senator, representing Bristol, Portsmouth, and Tiverton, offers his thoughts on the opening of the 2013 General Assembly.
Bristol County Water Authority Executive Director Pamela Marchand said it may be late February before a third vote is taken on the agency's legal contract.
Legislators told the Tiverton Town Council on Monday that any plans to stop tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge would leave a $17 million funding gap.
A Bristol town councilor recently proposed following Barrington's lead in banning plastic bags at stores.
Sen. Walter Felag submitted the Senate version of a bill that would stop tolls from being placed on the bridge.
The local economic development group is scheduled to discuss its progress with the Bristol Town Council on Wednesday night.
The Bristol and Warren delegation voted 2-1 in favor of the marriage equality bill, which now goes to the Senate.