Letter to the editor on Rhode Island Veterans Home strike
Rodney J Sylvia, president of Local 904 AFSCME, reacts to a post strike statement by RI Veterans Home commandant Alfano. He argues the strike aimed at Governor driven staffing and pay issues, calls for more attendants, notes chronic shortages on shifts, and cites plans for a 202 bed addition. He thanks Bristol Democratic chairman Frank Balzano and emphasizes need for staffing reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis P. Alfano, Jr
RI Veterans Home
Alfano
Mr Alfano
George Bailey
Bailey
Health and Safety Committee
Veterans Administration
Labor Gang
State Department of Health
Joseph Dennis
Frank Balzano
Bristol Democratic Town Committee
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Employes
Victor Medeiros
Manuel da Silva
Rodney J Sylvia
Afscme
Afl-Cio Council
Rhode Island Veterans Home
Tax incentives return for early payments in town
Deputy finance director Northup says residents will receive tax bills soon with incentives to pay early and in full. Last year about five percent used a 2 percent discount for pre Sept 30 payments, boosting full payment rate. Taxes under 20 dollars due Sept 30, others paid quarterly. Due dates for 1975 76 are Sept 30 Dec 31 Mar 31 and Jun 30. Overdue taxes incur a 10 percent yearly penalty. Tax rate remains 55.52 per 1000 of assessed value amid unemployment and 12 percent cost of living rise.
Summer Sessions Target School Admin Institute
School officials continue summer training as the five session Summer Administrators Institute, started last year by Superintendent Edward P. Travers, proceeds with sessions at the Castle. URI consultants join the program with topics on time management evaluations and objectives. August sessions cover staff evaluations interview techniques and grievances, aiming to boost plans for 1975-76 and serve as a model for other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Travers
the Castle
Travers
Louis Sylvia
Ennis Bisbane
URI
New England Summer Administrative Institute
Tear gas reported at Friday high school fireworks show
Police Chief Frank Brown Jr confirmed tear gas was in the air during the Friday fireworks display at the high school. Two witnesses saw a gas canister thrown into the crowd, though no suspects are known and the source could be any group including another police force or the national guard. Weather conditions allegedly amplified the effect, with officers on traffic duty away from the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown Jr
Brown
National Guard
CARE AT VETS HOME
A security guard at the Veterans Home defends staff, disputes claims of critical care issues, and argues neglect lies with some workers rather than administration. Michael Grimo Jr criticizes a June 26 letter by George Bailey and urges directing concerns to the employees themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bailey
Bailey
Veteran’s Home
Veterans Home
Michael Grimo Jr
Reservoir Ave
Bristol-Warren Rep cites DNR news on fishing debris removal
Rep Gaetano Parella reports improved water flow and ecological balance after debris removal near Castle Restaurant, enabling fishermen to return. He mentions Asylum Road repaving expected in late September or October and a bid project to relocate a marble bulls statue at Colt State Park to improve balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaetano Parella
Dept of Natural Resources
Bristol-Warren
Parella
Asylum Rd
Colt State Park
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VETS
Donna M. Ferreira
Bristol County Opticians
Main St
Warren
John C. Sarracino Jr
American Legion
Franklin St
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