ATTLEBORO — The Atlantic Golf Center property on Newport Avenue (Route 1A) has been sold for $7 million to a developer who plans to build apartments and retail space on the nearly 40-acre site. Anthony Properties closed the deal to buy the 38.9-acre site in South Attleboro on July 1. Anthony, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, … Read more
A new federal law will increase funding for local fire departments across the country. The new law, which was authored by Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, will help fire departments purchase new equipment, hire and retain firefighters, and improve their training. “Rhode Island’s firefighters work around the clock to keep us safe and respond to … Read more
Aetna Bridge Co. has officially been given the green light to proceed with the demolition of the condemned Washington Bridge. The Warwick-based company was tentatively selected for the project by the McKee Administration last month over a bid from rival Manafort Brothers. The contract is valued at $45,777,000.00 According to their bid, Aetna estimates completing … Read more
All lanes on I-95 reopened on May 5, 2024. (EarthCam) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island secured $251 million in federal funding for the repair of aging bridges along the I-95 corridor. The condition of 15 bridges will be addressed with the funding, according to the Rhode Island Congressional delegation of U.S. Senators Jack Reed … Read more
Providence, RI Compass brokered the sale of 40 Oriole Ave. for $2.7 million. Rebecca Mayer, of Compass Providence, represented the seller, while Kira Greene, also of Compass Providence, represented the buyer. The Ella and John Allen House ca. 1898 was designed by Providence architect Frederick Field. Located in Paterson Park, this home features five bedrooms, … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Some working in downtown Providence said they’ve noticed Providence City Hall doesn’t look like it used to. “I think it could use some tender loving care. It appears to be decaying,” Gabriel Wehjla said. SKY 10 captured deteriorating conditions on the roof, and experts say there could be structural issues. It appears … Read more
Residential Properties Ltd. is excited to announce that Sales Associate Jim DeRentis has just listed 1-20 Gerald’s Farm Drive in Exeter, RI for $10 million. “This is one of the great estate properties in the Northeast,” DeRentis noted. “Located on 27+ splendid acres in Exeter, Gerald’s Farm offers utmost privacy and quiet while providing easy … Read more
A Warwick woman was arraigned in federal court after allegedly bilking $10 million from her victims through a series of fake lottery and investment schemes. Meagan Shine, 47, is facing four counts of mail fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. She allegedly duped the elderly and other vulnerable people into sending … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Warwick woman has been charged in a direct-mail sweepstakes scheme that defrauded seniors and other vulnerable individuals in Rhode Island and multiple states out of a total of $10 million. Megan E. Shine, 47, was indicted by a federal grand jury and arraigned on conspiracy and fraud charges, according to … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Washington Bridge demolition contract could cost the state over $17 million more than initially estimated. Aetna Bridge Co. was tentatively selected for the project by the McKee administration Friday over a bid from rival Manafort Brothers. Aetna’s bid was for $45.7 million, not including up to $3 million in incentive … Read more