Family suspects foul play in man's death in RI

Submitted by Chris Boardman on Sat, 2010-03-20 21:34

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Relatives of a man found dead in a Rhode Island river belive he was killed, even though the medical examiner found no evidence of foul play.

The body of 23-year-old Gregory Hart of Dedham, Mass., was found Tuesday in the Woonasquatucket River in Providence. He was last seen leaving a Providence bar early Sunday.

His sister, Victoria Hart, tells The Providence Journal she believes someone beat him up. She said her brother had a broken cheekbone and jaw, a chipped tooth, cuts on his lips and knuckles, injuries to his palm and bruises on his legs.

Providence police are still treating the death as suspicious.

The family has offered a $5,000 reward for information and planned a Saturday evening vigil near the spot where the body was found.

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RI asst. principal on leave after accusations

Submitted by Chris Boardman on Sat, 2010-03-20 21:32

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - An assistant principal at a Providence high school has been placed on leave until police complete an investigation into child abuse accusations.

Police said no charges have been filed in the ongoing probe of Mount Pleasant High School assistant principal Kela Moore, whom the school placed on leave Friday.

According to a police report, the father of Moore's 8-year-old daughter reported Moore assaulted the girl last month.

Police said the child told them Moore became angry over breakfast and asked her if she wanted to be "ghetto." The report said Moore drove the child to a housing project, punched her andpulled her hair.

Police said the girl had a bloody lip and facial scratches.

There was no answer or opportunity to leave a message Saturday at a listing for Moore.

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RI lawmakers debate more power for ethics watchdog

Submitted by Chris Boardman on Sat, 2010-03-20 21:29

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Legislation being debated at the
Statehouse would give Rhode Islanders a vote on whether to allow
the state Ethics Commission to prosecute lawmakers for their votes.

On Tuesday, the House Judiciary Committee will discuss
authorizing a referendum to amend the state constitution to give
the commission that extra authority.

The measure is sponsored by House Speaker Gordon Fox, a
Democrat.

The state Supreme Court decided last year that Rhode Island's
constitution shields lawmakers from civil or criminal prosecution
when they propose, debate and vote on bills or otherwise do their
legislative jobs.

That ruling dismissed an ethics complaint against former Senate
President William Irons. He was accused of having a
conflict-of-interest when he voted against legislation opposed by a
business client.

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Great Weather for St. Patrick's Day Parade

Submitted by Chris Boardman on Sat, 2010-03-20 20:56

Providence's Irish population had great weather to celebrate the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Malini Basu was there, and has the story...

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PRELIMINARY AUTOPSY RESULTS: No Sign of Foul Play in Hart Death

Submitted by Chris Boardman on Fri, 2010-03-19 10:14

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A preliminary autopsy performed on the body of a Massachusetts man pulled from a Providence river has found no evidence of foul play.

The results released Thursday by the Rhode Island medical examiner's office show that 23-year-old Gregory Hart appears to have drowned in the Woonasquatucket (woon-as-kah-TUCK'-et) River.

Police say they are still investigating Hart's death as
suspicious - routine when there's no obvious reason for death - until the medical examiner gets toxicology reports and can make a final determination.

Hart's family has been highly critical of the investigation and do not believe the death was an accident.

Hart, a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst who was from Dedham, Mass., was last seen Sunday morning in
Providence, where he and friends had visited a bar.
      
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)

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Unemployment Insurance Relief and Waivers Available to Flood-Damaged Businesses

Submitted by Chris Boardman on Fri, 2010-03-19 10:00

Rhode Island employers forced to lay off workers temporarily as a direct result of last weekend's flooding may be able to help their employees connect to unemployment insurance benefits sooner if the employers apply for a waiver with the Department of Labor and Training.

Rhode Island Law 28-44-14 waives the usual one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance if a worker's unemployment is caused by a natural disaster or state of emergency.

Also, employers whose storm-related property damage resulted in worker layoffs may be granted relief from related unemployment benefit charges if their businesses are deemed eligible under another weather related law, § 28-43-3. Under ordinary circumstances, employers are charged against their unemployment insurance account every time one of their employees draws on unemployment insurance.

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St. Joseph's Day Celebration in Providence

Submitted by Chris Boardman on Fri, 2010-03-19 09:52

MAYOR CICILLINE TO HOST ST JOSEPH’S DAY CELEBRATION

AT PROVIDENCE CITY HALL

PROVIDENCE - Mayor Cicilline will host a St. Joseph’s Day celebration at City Hall on Friday, March 19 at noon.  Rhode Island Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is the guest speaker.  Soprano Loriana De Crescenzo will perform Italian folk songs including “O Sole Mio”.

Light lunch will be served along with plenty of corned beef and zeppoles following the program.  Guests will also be treated to entertainment by Billy Volpe.  The celebration is free and open to the public.

 

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RETRACING HIS STEPS: Private Investigator's Take on Hart Death Investigation

Submitted by Chris Boardman on Thu, 2010-03-18 17:46

The investigation into the disappearance and death of UMASS graduate Gregory Hart in Providence should not be left up to lab results or any other overly elaborate methods, just common sense. This is according to private investigator James Pero. ABC6 Investigative Reporter Parker Gavigan has more...

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New Bedford Mayor to Deliver 5th Annual State of the City Address

Submitted by BenSienko on Wed, 2010-03-17 20:23

New Bedford Mayor to Deliver 5th Annual State of the City Address

Thursday, March 18th at 12 Noon at Café Funchal  

What:   In his Annual State of the City Address, Mayor Scott W. Lang will discuss the accomplishments and progress New Bedford has made over the past year, and will speak about his plans for the year that lies ahead.   

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Rhode Island Musicians Band Together in Benefit for Haiti

Submitted by BenSienko on Wed, 2010-03-17 18:02

Cranston, RI - Rhode Island’s most popular musicians from every corner of the state are donating their time and talent to organize a major benefit for The Providence Haiti Outreach, a local 25-year-old organization dedicated to helping the children of Haiti.  Open to the general public, the event will feature ongoing performances, special guest emcees, and refreshments. 
Event:             Rhode Island Rocks 4 Haiti
Where:            Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston, RI
When:             Sunday, March 28th, 1 pm to 7 pm
Tickets:          $20 tax-deductible donation
 
 

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