New partnership sets stage for South Quay offshore wind support hub in East Providence

" A new partnership will spur development of the first phase of the dormant South Quay site in East Providence as a support hub for the offshore wind industry. Under the agreement between ProvPort and Rhode Island Waterfront Enterprises, Waterson Terminal Services –...

New York’s Wind Power Future Is Taking Shape. In Rhode Island.

"Providence, RI — Today, New York’s first wind farm in the Atlantic Ocean is under construction. Crews in hard hats are assembling platforms for giant turbines and building boats that will ferry technicians onto the water to ensure the massive blades keep rotating....

McKee budget proposes additional $25m in funding for South Quay project

 THE SOUTH QUAY: The 33-acre riverfront parcel created in 1976 by the Providence Worcester Railroad may soon contribute to the offshore wind industry.  (This article was originally posted in the Providence Journal on January 19, 2023. Please see the original article...

R.I. wine importer brings taste of Portugal to US

Brands of Portugal is located in Phillipsdale Landing in Rumford, RI, importing brands of wine from Portugal and the Azores.

Aldersbridge Communities joins East Point development

Aldersbridge Communities joins East Point development

The City Council, at its July 19 meeting, gave the second of two mandated approvals to an ordinance authorizing a Tax Incremental Financing agreement, a “TIF,” between the city and the developers “East Point” project in Rumford, amending the initial pact to include a...

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April 21st Meeting will be Rescheduled

April 21st Meeting will be Rescheduled

The April Waterfont District Commission will be rescheduled. Meetings for the Waterfront District Commission are generally held on the third Thursday of the month, however, the April meeting will be held at a later date to be announced.

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