Friday, January 13, 2017
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Killingly officials sketching tentative contracts with power plant company
Killingly officials sketching tentative contracts with power plant company
Just click on above for the near by Connecticut story.
Just click on above for the near by Connecticut story.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Woonsocket City Council Votes No Water to Power Plant
Posted by Wayne G. Barber
Defeated by a 5-2 Margin to sell water to the Burrillville Power Plant. Thank You to our neighbors for helping us in our fight to stop the power plant.
Overdose Prevention and Intervention
Now let's all Northern RI Cities and Towns work together to face the overdose problem that is effecting all of our communities
Dan Gendron No
Jon D.Brien No
Jim Cournoyer No
Richard Fagnant NO
Denise Sierra No
Chris Beauchamp Yes
Mellissa Murray Yes
Defeated by a 5-2 Margin to sell water to the Burrillville Power Plant. Thank You to our neighbors for helping us in our fight to stop the power plant.
Now let's all Northern RI Cities and Towns work together to face the overdose problem that is effecting all of our communities
Dan Gendron No
Jon D.Brien No
Jim Cournoyer No
Richard Fagnant NO
Denise Sierra No
Chris Beauchamp Yes
Mellissa Murray Yes
Friday, January 6, 2017
Sears to Close Woonsocket Store
Posted by Wayne G. Barber
WOONSOCKET, RI —Another storefront on Diamond Hill Road is going dark. Sears Holdings announced its Woonsocket store is on the list of closings. It will be shuttered by the end of March.
In a press release, the company said “Sears Holdings will continue to strategically and aggressively evaluate our store space and productivity, and accelerate the closing of some unprofitable stores as the company has previously announced. As such:
• On Wednesday, January 4, 2017, the company informed associates at 78 Kmart stores and 26 Sears
stores that their stores would be closing this spring.
• On Tuesday, December 27, 2016, the company informed associates at 30 Kmart stores and 16 Sears
stores that their stores would be closing this spring.
The decision to close stores is a difficult but necessary step as we take actions to strengthen the Company’s
operations and fund its transformation. Many of these stores have struggled with their financial performance
for years and we have kept them open to maintain local jobs and in the hopes that they would turn around. But in order to meet our objective of returning to profitability, we have to make tough decisions and will continue to do so, which will give our better performing stores a chance at success. Eligible associates impacted by these store closures will receive severance and will have the opportunity to apply for open positions at area Kmart or Sears stores.”
The complete list of all the closings is here.
WOONSOCKET, RI —Another storefront on Diamond Hill Road is going dark. Sears Holdings announced its Woonsocket store is on the list of closings. It will be shuttered by the end of March.
In a press release, the company said “Sears Holdings will continue to strategically and aggressively evaluate our store space and productivity, and accelerate the closing of some unprofitable stores as the company has previously announced. As such:
• On Wednesday, January 4, 2017, the company informed associates at 78 Kmart stores and 26 Sears
stores that their stores would be closing this spring.
• On Tuesday, December 27, 2016, the company informed associates at 30 Kmart stores and 16 Sears
stores that their stores would be closing this spring.
The decision to close stores is a difficult but necessary step as we take actions to strengthen the Company’s
operations and fund its transformation. Many of these stores have struggled with their financial performance
for years and we have kept them open to maintain local jobs and in the hopes that they would turn around. But in order to meet our objective of returning to profitability, we have to make tough decisions and will continue to do so, which will give our better performing stores a chance at success. Eligible associates impacted by these store closures will receive severance and will have the opportunity to apply for open positions at area Kmart or Sears stores.”
The complete list of all the closings is here.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Monday, January 2, 2017
Four Of Six New England States Raising Minimum Wage In 2017
Posted by Wayne G. Barber
Massachusetts' 2017 rate of $11 an hour puts it in a tie for top statewide rate in the country, along with Washington state.
Not far behind are Connecticut, with a new rate of $10.10 an hour, and Vermont, at $10.
Rhode Island holds steady in the new year at $9.60, while Maine will see the largest increase in the region. On Jan. 7, its minimum wage will rise $1.50, up to $9 an hour, triggered by a ballot question voters approved in November.
That leaves New Hampshire well behind. It's the only New England state that follows the federal rate of $7.25 an hour.
New Hampshire State Representative Ed Butler is a Democrat and a small business owner. He previously opposed a minimum wage hike he said was too fast and too steep. But he supports a gradual increase.
"I am hoping that we can slowly raise the minimum wage to participate in the competition regionally, but also just to improve the lives and the earning power of people who are at the lower end of the wage-earning spectrum," he said Monday.
New Hampshire's incoming governor, Republican Chris Sununu, said during the campaign he opposes establishing a state minimum wage. Source: NPR Sam Hudzik & Sam H
Massachusetts' 2017 rate of $11 an hour puts it in a tie for top statewide rate in the country, along with Washington state.
Rhode Island holds steady in the new year at $9.60, while Maine will see the largest increase in the region. On Jan. 7, its minimum wage will rise $1.50, up to $9 an hour, triggered by a ballot question voters approved in November.
That leaves New Hampshire well behind. It's the only New England state that follows the federal rate of $7.25 an hour.
New Hampshire State Representative Ed Butler is a Democrat and a small business owner. He previously opposed a minimum wage hike he said was too fast and too steep. But he supports a gradual increase.
"I am hoping that we can slowly raise the minimum wage to participate in the competition regionally, but also just to improve the lives and the earning power of people who are at the lower end of the wage-earning spectrum," he said Monday.
New Hampshire's incoming governor, Republican Chris Sununu, said during the campaign he opposes establishing a state minimum wage. Source: NPR Sam Hudzik & Sam H
Annual Kevin Thatcher Memorial Benefit January 28, 2017
Posted by Wayne G. Barber &
Photos by Wayne G. Barber
Between the Cracks Ice Fishing Tournament Sat. January 28, 2017 7:00 am till 2:00 pm
"Annual Kevin Thatcher Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament"
Sign in time 5:45 am till 7:00 am Inclement Weather date is Feb.4,2017
Crystal Lake Country Club & Golf Course ( aka Brothers Pond )
100 Bronco's Hwy, Mapleville, RI 02839 Rt. 102, Burrillville/ Glocester Town Line
Donation $20 per person which includes raffles and children 14 and under $5
Golden Pork Chop Trophy for Best Food on the Ice.
Best Bass, Pickerel and the coveted Outdoor Scene Bill Bodnar Plaque for the largest Yellow Perch
Super Duper Raffle Prizes and so much more !
Pre-sign up at Big Bear Hunting & Fishing, 401 Putnam Pike, Harmony, RI till Jan. 27, 2017
Between the Cracks, PO Box 468, Harrisville, RI 02830
All Proceeds support Children & Families in Need Locally.
Tourney Chairman- Wayne G. Barber 401-568-4894
"Annual Kevin Thatcher Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament"
Sign in time 5:45 am till 7:00 am Inclement Weather date is Feb.4,2017
Crystal Lake Country Club & Golf Course ( aka Brothers Pond )
100 Bronco's Hwy, Mapleville, RI 02839 Rt. 102, Burrillville/ Glocester Town Line
Donation $20 per person which includes raffles and children 14 and under $5
Golden Pork Chop Trophy for Best Food on the Ice.
Best Bass, Pickerel and the coveted Outdoor Scene Bill Bodnar Plaque for the largest Yellow Perch
Super Duper Raffle Prizes and so much more !
Pre-sign up at Big Bear Hunting & Fishing, 401 Putnam Pike, Harmony, RI till Jan. 27, 2017
Between the Cracks, PO Box 468, Harrisville, RI 02830
All Proceeds support Children & Families in Need Locally.
Tourney Chairman- Wayne G. Barber 401-568-4894
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