Former Nonviolence Institute director Cedric Huntley dies

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Cedric Huntley, a staunch advocate for peace and nonviolence in Providence, has passed away. Huntley, more commonly referred to as “Mr. Ced,” was named the executive director of the Nonviolence Institute back in 2020 and held that role for three years before stepping down. Keith Morton, interim executive director of the … Read more

Former Non-Violence Institute director Cedric Huntley passes away

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Former Executive Director for the Non-Violence Institute and community advocate Cedric Huntley has died. Huntley worked with the institute for more than 20 years, and served as the Executive Director from 2020 to 2023. He was also the civilian representative for the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission. In a joint statement, … Read more

City councilors ‘confident’ in Providence HR director after internal review

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — City councilors spent nearly two hours Wednesday in a closed-door meeting asking questions of Providence’s chief personnel officer, after reports the city staffer held a second part-time government job in Massachusetts. Paul Winspeare, Providence’s chief human resources officer, was under review last month after the city learned he was also employed as … Read more

Providence’s HR director no longer has second job

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence’s personnel chief remains in place following a review over a second job he held outside of City Hall, Target 12 has learned. Paul Winspeare, Providence’s chief human resources officer, was under review last month after the city learned he was also employed as an interim personnel director in Georgetown, Massachusetts, … Read more