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1. Three years later, 20 Flock cameras continue to roll in East Providence (eastbayri.com) — East Providence currently has 20 active Flock license plate cameras positioned across major roads, and residents are pressing city leaders about privacy, civil liberties, and potential misuse. Police and several council members defend the system as a crime‑fighting tool, while critics urge canceling the contract amid a statewide pause and growing national backlash to mass surveillance technology.
2. East Providence Schools Project $3.9M Deficit for FY27 (upriseri.com) — East Providence school leaders are warning of a projected $3.9 million deficit for fiscal 2027, a gap that could eventually trigger a state corrective plan if not addressed. At the same meeting, committee members pushed back on a proposed cell phone pouch policy required under state law, questioning costs, implementation, and whether the vendor decision is being rushed.
3. RI Veterans Voice: 03.09.26. Military records, Veterans Memorial, Local Events – John A. Cianci (rinewstoday.com) — Veterans and supporters in East Providence can plug into several new opportunities, including monthly volunteer visits to Eastgate Nursing and Rehab on Waterman Avenue and statewide events offering free meals, benefits help, and social groups. The column also explains how to update military records for awards, details a new Vietnam memorial site in Providence, and lists Rhode Island discounts, licenses, and mental‑health resources available to veterans and their families.
4. Back to School: Getting your family's finances in order (wpri.com) — Families in East Providence are being urged to set a clear back‑to‑school budget as local financial professional Jeff Massey shares tips on controlling clothing, supply, and college costs. His advice, available in a WPRI video segment, focuses on practical steps to keep spending in check and highlights free local TV and app resources for ongoing financial and news updates.
5. Eagles score on final play, win Injury Fund game 6-0 (eastbayri.com) — East Providence High's football team fell 6-0 to Barrington on a last-second touchdown in their annual Injury Fund matchup, despite a strong defensive effort and a wiped-out punt return score. The Townies' ground game and big plays kept Barrington under pressure, but a late drive and penalty set up the deciding run as time expired.
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