Rhode Island

Ribbon cutting held at new Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center

Pawtucket, RI Mayor Donald Grebien joined governor Dan McKee, lieutenant governor Sabina Matos, U.S. senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, congressmen David Cicilline and Seth Magaziner, secretary of state Gregg Amore, general treasurer James Diossa, and Central Falls council president Bob Ferri, for the grand opening of

Infrastructure investments position East Providence for continued economic growth - by Roberto DaSilva

East Providence is investing in public infrastructure to become more environmentally and economically resilient. The city is leveraging municipal funds to obtain grant funding from state and federal agencies to accomplish the goal of supporting existing and future economic growth. Through targeted investments in protecting natural resources

Utility Supply & Construction expands into 100,000 s/f at West Davisville Commons

North Kingstown, RI Utility Supply & Construction Company of Reed City, MI joined the West Davisville Commons (WDC) in December of 2022. The company’s growth changed their footprint in the WDC from 40,000 s/f to 100,000 s/f in a few weeks. Utility Supply & Construction also added

Brazeau of Hayes & Sherry facilitates $2.68 million sale of 12-acre property

Charlestown, RI Hayes & Sherry has facilitated the $2.68 million sale of a 12-acre property. The property, 5407 Post Rd., was sold in late January. Derek Brazeau, a specialized multifamily broker for Hayes & Sherry, led the transaction. He represented the seller.

Case study: SolarEdge helps community’s solar project achieve maximum efficiency and return on investment

Foster, RI A 6.2MW solar farm provides 3.35 GWh per year of clean, renewable energy for over 700 community solar subscribers. The state of Rhode Island has ambitious targets for renewable energy production, including from solar. Many residents—especially those with the most to gain from

Soby and Fox of Mott & Chace sell 123 Reservoir Rd. for $1.22 million

Burrillville, RI Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty brokered the sale of the waterfront home at 123 Reservoir Rd. for $1.22 million. Bridgette Soby, sales associate, and Danielle Fox, sales associate, both of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty, represented the seller. Jacqueline

Fox and Greene of Compass sell East Side condo for $1.645 million

Providence, RI Compass negotiated the sale of 77 South Angell St., Unit 101, marking the highest condominium sale in the history of the East Side of Providence.* The apartment sited in Wayland Sq. closed for $1.645 million. Compass sales associates participated in both sides of this record transaction, with Kevin Fox

Gim of Washington Trust to retire, Noons to be promoted to president/COO

Westerly, RI The board of directors of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. said that Mark Gim will retire as president and chief operating officer, effective with the corporation’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders in April. The board also said that Gim was elected to the board of directors of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and its

Quonset Business Park prides itself on providing flexible options - by Steven King

Rhode Island’s economy continues to build back from the pandemic and flexibility is still a priority for businesses of all sizes. As New England’s leading business park with over 13,000 people working at more than 200 companies, the Quonset Business Park prides itself on providing flexible options for existing companies, or

Plans in place for recreational improvements for two neighborhoods - by Frank Picozzi

As the winter months continue on, many folks’ thoughts are no doubt turning to warmer days ahead and the chance to enjoy the great outdoors. In Warwick, plans are at the ready to begin improvements to recreational areas in the Apponaug and Oakland Beach neighborhoods.