NEWS AND EVENTS
Snacks for Kids!
Thanks to all who joined our 3rd Annual School Snacks Drive on this beautiful morning at Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need.
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​September 25
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The Richmond Community Alliance, composed of a bipartisan board, had sent out a questionnaire to all candidates to share their platforms and policies if they were to be elected. Their most recent newsletter shares the responses they received, including responses from our town council and school committee candidates.
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Transparency and a well-planned means of collaboration is important to us. We want to provide comprehensive answers to all Richmond residents regardless of who asks the questions.
Congressman Seth Magaziner visited our town this past Thursday to chat with residents. Jess Purcell for Chariho School Committee and Karen Reynolds for Chariho also attended to gain better insight for the needs of our community.
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We're grateful to everyone who came out to his visit! We talked about some of the major policy achievements that our representative has helped pass through congress. All great examples of popular democratic ideas that have helped the U.S.
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Many boards and commissions in Richmond have vacancies, especially the Planning and Zoning Boards.
If you have the time consider volunteering today.
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2024 Signature Drive
Thanks to everyone who came out for our nomination signature drive! We had a great turnout, in spite of a little rain. It was a great chance for folks to connect with our candidates, and we're glad to see everyone so excited to see them run!
A big thanks to Dr. Lisa Menard-Manlove, MD who joined us for a Community Conversation last weekend.
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One of the main points of discussion were the differences between a private practice and a Community Health Center like Wood River Health Services.
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Community-oriented centers like Wood River Health help increase access to crucial primary care by reducing barriers such as cost, lack of insurance, and distance. Wood River Health Services has a van available to transport patients to their appointments at the Center but there are still barriers if that patients needs to see a specialist in another town.
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Another benefit is the wide array of services available from dental to lab to behavioral health.
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Learn more at their website: https://woodriverhealth.org/
We had great turnout at our Earth Day celebration yesterday at Higher Grounds! While the rain kept us indoors for coffee, we heard from Representative Megan Cotter from District 39 on her new Green Bond initiative, and Liz Beretta Perik, the chair for the Rhode Island Democratic party. Check out our Earth Day picture gallery!
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While Senator Whitehouse had planned to join us, he had to remain in DC today to vote for a number of key bills, including the critical foreign aid legislation that has been in the spotlight this past week. We’ll look for another opportunity to bring him out to Richmond.
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Yesterday, we were also joined by Representative Victoria Gu from District 38, Councilmember Wilcox from Richmond, Chariho Committee members Jessica Purcell and Karen Reynolds, and a number of folks from the Richmond, Hopkinton, and Charlestown communities.
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For those looking for a sunnier day to help with clean-up, the Richmond Conservation Commission is still hosting their Earth Day clean-up today – sign up with your group and pick up your clean-up kit at the Richmond Town Hall.
We had a wonderful Community Conversation with Scott Barber, Richmond-Carolina Fire Chief and Director of Public Works. Mr. Barber brought along Junior Lieutenant of the junior fire members, Ava.
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We were delighted to hear about the multi-generational learning and experience that is building the current and future fire force in Richmond.
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Mr. Barber shared his in-depth knowledge and perspective about Richmond Public Works, an aspect of our town that often flies under the radar given the importance of the work.
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Big thanks to Mr. Barber, Ava, the Clark Memorial Library -- Richmond, RI and all who participated!