Came here to say this. I have so many omg only in Woonsocket moments

Totally agree! The architecture in the North End is really cool, and the city has an interesting history.

Good to know! I usually stay away from poached eggs (just a personal squeamishness) but if anyone can get me to like them it’s Armando

Beech in Jamestown is worth taking the drive.

I love Armando! I’ve had really simple meals there that were amazing. One time I had chicken soup that was legit the best soup I’ve ever had. Another time, eggplant parmesan, and I don’t even like eggplant! It’s just that good at Bacco.

I’m not sure the specifics. I was really surprised to find out - I only found out because there were so many people jumping into the CD2 race that didn’t even live in the district. I know for local offices living in the district or ward is absolutely a requirement.

Seth Magaziner didn’t live in D2 when he initially ran for it.

Exactly. He’d be swimming against the tide all. The. Time.

They don’t have to move to run. A residency requirement only kicks in if they win.

Yup. Plus aging parents, getting tired of the commute to DC…

Yeah, doing public testimony is a pain, but you can do written too. And yeah, that does suck. Do they win by a significant margin? Other option is running someone against them.

Oh man. I’m sorry.

Yeah, a petition might be your best bet. Another option is sending written testimony to the House and Senate about the legislation. You may not be able to get your rep/senator to vote the way you’d like, but it would get your point across to the other folks on the committee.

ETA: town council? A lot of zoning issues are enacted at the local level. The more granular the level of govt, the more reactive they usually are to feedback.

Ouch. Who’s your Rep?

Edited to add: would people consider a petition? Like do you think there are enough folks to band together and sign something? That could also spur some action.

Tell people to contact their elected official. Honestly, they do listen. Senators and Reps get very reactive if they hear the same thing from multiple people in their district.

So well-stated! I work for a state office. The pushback from municipalities is REAL. The House of Representatives has said it will be announcing a package of housing this year. Multiple towns have already opposed it - and it isn’t even out yet! They don’t even know what the legislation is or any details, and they’re opposing it.

What a douche. He’s lucky he didn’t get his ass beat.

Hemenway’s in Providence is my favorite.

Thank you for the update. Wishing your family better times ahead. I’m so sorry you’ve had to deal with all this sadness and turmoil.

I look around at friends’ hair cuts - if I know someone with a similar cut/style to what I’m looking for, I ask where they go.

Another option - Senator Jack Reed’s office (or other elected officials). They all have constituent services teams who can help connect to resources. https://www.reed.senate.gov/contact

The United Way of RI also has a lot of outreach help. https://www.unitedwayri.org/

Refugee Dream Center is another good resource https://www.refugeedreamcenter.org/contact-us/

Good luck, and welcome to Rhode Island!! It’s a wonderful place, and I hope you and your family find peace and happiness here.

If you’re looking to really splurge, Camille’s on the Hill in Providence is the place. The food and service are second to none. It’s my go-to for special occasions.

Not true. I’ve known him for years. He works his ass off and is a good person. The problems with Providence’s budget were decades in the making.

Do you know the unit number? My suggestion would be to contact the manager asap tomorrow and relay this info to them. If they have a heart, hopefully they can help.

I love it here. A lot of people knock it, but I think RI has its own unique charm. Hang in there….it’ll always be here when you come back.

Second this! Soooo good.