Newport Gateway Center facelift plan revealed
Evan Smith of Discover Newport outlined a practical affordable redesign for the Gateway Center on America’s Cup Avenue. The city owns the site with RIPTA and the plan replaces aging white canopies with tan ones, adds trees, and removes portions of the girders.
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Howington
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Ross Cann
A4 Architecture
Beechwood Mansion Transformation Into Art Museum Under Way
Newport reports the Beechwood mansion on Bellevue Avenue is being scaffolded for conversion into the Beechwood Art Museum. Architect John Grosvenor says the temporary structure supports interior loads while renovations continue, with completion date not disclosed. The museum will house Larry Ellison’s 19th century art collection. Ellison’s name is kept private and not listed on project plans.
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Judge rejects Portsmouth bid to halt Sakonnet River tolls
U S District Judge Ronald R Lagueux denied Portsmouth Rhode Island a preliminary injunction to stop tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge. He said the town showed no irreparable harm or likelihood of success. The decision clears toll collection to start in early July. Bristol and Tiverton may join the suit.
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Bristol
Tiverton
New Bills Would Fund All Bridges In Rhode Island
Lawmakers push bills to create a 455 million dollar bridge maintenance fund over 10 years to cover 23 bridges longer than 700 feet. They would freeze the Pell Bridge toll and bar tolls on other bridges while matching Senate and House versions introduced by DiPalma and Edwards.
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Middletown
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Rogers Graduates Raising Funds Tonight
Community group Rogers High graduates organize a fundraising event this Friday evening to support local projects. The forecast calls for cloudy skies with a chance of showers and a low around 55, potentially impacting outdoor activities. Proceeds will aid scholarships and campus initiatives.
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