Rhode Island

City of Warwick issues two Request for Proposals for sale/redevelopment - by mayor Frank Picozzi

As part of its ongoing efforts to revitalize properties formerly used as public school facilities, on October 11, the city of Warwick issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of two properties: the former school administration building, and the former home of the Randall Holden Elementary School.

Steele of Steele Realty Consultants installed as Greater Providence Board of Realtors president

East Providence, RI Rita Danielle Steele, the principal broker at Steele Realty Consultants International was installed as the 116th president of the Greater Providence Board of Realtors (GPBOR) on September 14th at the Squantum Association. She previously served as the board’s president-elect,

Sertex Broadband Solutions installs fiber internet at Block Island's New Harbor Boat Basin Marina

New Shoreham, RI In the final days of September, just weeks before the New Harbor Boat Basin Marina closes for the season, Sertex Broadband Solutions construction crews extended underground fiber conduit onto the dock at Block Island’s Great Salt Pond. The work was completed in preparation

City of Pawtucket reinvests in Veterans Memorial Park

Pawtucket, RI The city of Pawtucket continues to reinvest in Veterans Memorial Park. The city has awarded a $330,000 contract to Yard Works Inc. for the construction of a new “Bark Park” dog park at Fairlawn Veterans Memorial Park (271 Smithfield Ave.) in the city’s Fairlawn neighborhood.

How cities can support small businesses - by Victor Regino

The success of small business is vital to a city’s success in making vibrant places and offering a high quality of life for its residents. Municipal economic development departments that spend time and resources supporting small businesses will reap the economic and social benefits that small businesses provide.

Sweeney named 2022 Realtor of the Year of the Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of Realtors

Providence, RI Thomas Sweeney, SIOR, principle of Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal has been selected as the 2022 Realtor of the Year of the Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of Realtors. This award is based on his outstanding contributions and leadership in the real estate industry

Six Rhode Island communities launch electricity aggregation program

Providence, RI Six Rhode Island cities and towns have joined together to launch aggregation programs that leverage community-wide buying power to provide their residents and businesses with new options for electricity supply. These Community Electricity Aggregation (CEA) programs

Lefrancois of Regal Commercial sells 7,400 s/f
mixed-use building in Providence for $1.725 million

Providence, RI Michael Lefrancois, president & principal broker of Regal Commercial arranged the sale of 320-324 Angell St. on the East Side of the city for $1.725 million with Stephanie Corsetti of Alliance Real Estate Group representing the sellers.

Foncellino Team at Coldwell Banker Commercial leases 3,000 s/f to Bushido

Cumberland, RI The Foncellino Team of Coldwell Banker Commercial listed and leased 121 Mendon Rd., a 3,000 s/f retail stand-alone building. The landlord is Strezsak Realty Trust and the tenant is Bushido Martial Arts.

Ancora L&G selected as developer of 212,000 s/f life sciences project in the state’s Innovation and Design District

Providence, RI Governor Dan McKee said that a major life sciences development project is moving forward in the state’s Innovation and Design District on the former I-195 land. The 212,000 s/f, seven-story building will house a new public health lab for the state of Rhode Island, while also