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Also on today's calendar: Central Falls Girls Varsity Volleyball @ North Providence.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Assignments 08.20.26 (thericatholic.com) — Holy Spirit Parish in Central Falls will see Reverend Gildardo Suarez serve as temporary parochial administrator from September 6 through November 21, 2026, while he continues pastoring a Providence parish. The diocesan announcement also details new deanery appointments and other clergy assignments that shape Catholic leadership across Rhode Island.
2. Reed, Amo Meet with Builders of Rhode Island's Future to Celebrate Passage of Cost-Lowering 21st Century Road to Housing Act (realestaterama.com) — Central Falls just hosted Senator Jack Reed and Congressman Gabe Amo at the RI Builders training facility to spotlight a new federal housing law aimed at boosting construction and home repairs. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act also limits large investors from buying up single-family homes, with the goal of expanding affordable housing options for Rhode Islanders.
3. Rhode Islanders say more places to walk, exercise, and bike safely are needed, survey finds (bostonglobe.com) — Many Central Falls residents, grouped with other 'core cities,' say they lack safe, convenient places to walk, bike, and exercise, and often worry about neighborhood safety. A new Rhode Island Voices survey highlights strong public support for better sidewalks, transit, bike lanes, and nearby parks and grocery stores, underscoring how local infrastructure shapes daily health and quality of life.
4. Girls flag football to become RIIL sport this spring (independentri.com) — Central Falls High is among 16 schools that have committed to launching girls varsity flag football when the Rhode Island Interscholastic League debuts the sport in spring 2027. The unanimous vote makes Rhode Island the first New England state to sanction girls flag football, with support from Nike and the NFL helping schools get started.
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