Skating Safety Study Prompts Town Ponds Debate
Judy Gerling reports Bristolians flock to ponds for skating as two flooded town tennis courts at Bristol Common and Veterans Park become the only public rinks. Officials discuss Leahy Pond lighting, ice testing, and liability while residents press for safer, supervised venues.
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Judy Gerling
Josph Cavallaro
Tne
Bristol
Veterans Park
Silver Creek
Gavallaro
Department of Public Works
Hoa
Pappasquash Road
Ann Kellerman
Leahy Pond
Metacom Ave
Narragansett Electric Co
Richard Alegria
Anthony Agatiello
Gibson Pond
Gibson Rd
Alegria
Emilio Iannuccillo
Dog racing project partners named by Frank Gallo
Frank Gallo of Smithfield announced four partners for his proposed 6 million dollar domed dog racing civic center. Partners include his brother Lorenzo Gallo, Albert and Gene Mancino of Barrington, and Jay Atchley of Houston. The group plans financing arranged with an unnamed attorney and includes architects and public relations head Lorenzo Gallo.
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Frank Gallo
Mr Gallo
Lorenzo
Smithfield
Albert
One Mancino
Barrington
Jay Atchley
Houston
Texas
Atchley
Gallo
Gene Mancino
Lorenzo Gallo
Landfill licensing hearings delayed to April 5
Hearings on Minturn landfill licensing were reset to April 5 to allow separate tests by town and state for water contamination. Town and state officials met in Providence to review pollution claims as they appeal a Bristol landfill closure.
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Minturn
Providence
Bristol
Emilio Iannuccillo
Anthony DelGuidice
State Dept of Health
Lawrence Smith
Ferry frozen fast off Prudence Island eyed for icebreaker
The Prudence II became stuck on thick ice near Prudence Island while attempting to reach harbor. Coast Guard boats were unavailable as crews worked elsewhere, leaving residents cut off with no immediate rescue option beyond a helicopter if needed.
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Prudence Island
Bruce Medley
Coast Guard
Bristol
New Bedford
Cape Cod
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Veteran’s Park
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