Pawtucket to Form New Charter Review Commission

Welcoming Interested Residents to be Join the Commission

Pawtucket – Mayor Donald R. Grebien announced that he is seeking applicants to serve on the Charter Review Commission that will review the governing document of the city and make recommendations for potential changes that would go before voters on the November 2020 ballot.

“The Charter Review Commission will play a truly important role in our city moving forward through the evaluation of our Charter. We ask our residents interested in community involvement to take part in serving,” said Mayor Grebien.

The commission will consist of nine or eleven members, chosen so as to be broadly representative of the residents of the city. Meetings of the charter review panel will be duly posted open meetings that will include opportunity for input by the general public.

In 2016, voters approved two of the Charter Review Commission’s recommendations: Replacing charter language related to ethics reviews with a simple requirement that elected officials comply with the Rhode Island Code of Ethics and eliminating references to certain city positions that are no longer filled while adding other positions that have been created.

“Since that time, there may be other charter sections that may now warrant thorough review and potential changes,” said Mayor Grebien. “For the benefit of transparent and responsive city government, I firmly believe it’s well worth undertaking this effort.”

Letters of interest and resumes will be accepted through August 28, 2019 with the commission to hold its initial organizational meeting on or about October 1^st. Residents who served on the last charter panel, will also be considered and are invited to update their resumes. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the city. By charter, members of the commission serve without financial compensation and the panel must conclude its work within one year of when it is formed. Draft amendments to the charter must be submitted to the Mayor and City Council for consideration to appear on the ballot

Any resulting recommendations for charter changes would require approval by voters on the November 2020 ballot in order to take effect.

To apply to serve on the commission, send a letter of interest and resume to: Wil Arboleda, Mayor’s Office, Pawtucket City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 or by email to warboleda@pawtucketri.com.

Local Musicians to Perform an Outdoor Concert of Music of the 1940s

Local Musicians Suzanne Sheridan, Greg DeTroy & John Mobilio to Perform an Outdoor Concert of Music of the 1940s at Norwalk Historical Society Museum

(NORWALK, CT) Travel back in time to the 1940s! Join the Norwalk Historical Society for an end of summer outdoor concert, “As Time Goes By...Music of the 1940s”, featuring local musician Suzanne Sheridan with Greg DeTroy on keyboards and John Mobilio on standup bass.  The concert takes place on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 3:00pm outside on the new patio at the Norwalk Historical Society Museum overlooking the Norwalk River.  The trio will be performing classic songs of the era such as “I’ll Be Seeing You”, “As Time Goes By” as well as many others from Cole Porter and George Gershwin. 1940’s inspired refreshments will be served! Event also includes a viewing of the society’s new World War 2 exhibit, “Caught in the Crosshairs: The Secret of the Norden Bombsight”.  Tickets are $20 for adults & $15 for Seniors (65+) and can be purchased athttps://musicofthe1940s.brownpapertickets.com/, by calling 203-846-0525, and at the door. Advanced ticket purchase highly recommended. 

The Norwalk Historical Society Museum entrance and parking is available at Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Avenue.  The museum is in the red brick house with blue double front doors, next to the Norwalk Health Dept.  If there is inclement weather, the concert will be held at an alternate location indoors at the townhouse at Mill Hill Historic Park 2 East Wall Street in Norwalk. People will be notified via email, social media and the website.

About Suzanne Sheridan 
Suzanne is a professional photographer, professional singer/songwriter/philosopher & co-owner of The Legacy Project USA. For five years she hosted and performed at a series called “Coffeehouse at the Wheelers” for the Westport Historical Society. The concerts she developed – tributes to Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Carole King, Carly Simon, James Taylor, and the Great American Songbook – have gone on to other venues such as Voices Café and to other countries such as Canada and Australia. Her musical career began with singing jingles for Pepsi and Hasbro Toys and writing and performing her original songs in many venues. She has won awards and recognition for her music and many will recognize a song she co-wrote with her life partner Rozanne Gates – “90 Pound Suburban Housewife Driving in Her SUV.”  Ms. Sheridan performs many musical styles and genres including the American Songbook of classic American songs by songwriters such as Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, and Cole Porter:https://www.suzannesheridanmusic.com & https://www.suzannesheridan.com.

For more information visitwww.norwalkhistoricalsociety.org, e-mailinfo@norwalkhistoricalsociety.org , or call 203-846-0525. The Norwalk Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  

Miss America Announces 2020 Competition Date!

The following is news shared from Miss America on the competition dates.

The 2020 Miss America Competition Live on NBC December 19, 2020 from Mohegan Sun Arena

Miss America friends and fans,  We are thrilled to join NBC in sharing the news that Miss America 2020 will air live on NBC on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 8-10 PM ET from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

Mohegan Sun is a premiere entertainment destination with plenty of entertainment options for Miss America fans. Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar, Venues Now and the Academy of Country Music Awards. More information about this amazing property can be found HERE. Scroll to the bottom of the homepage for travel information.  An initial room block for Miss America Friends & Family is in place.

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More details on the show and competition week, including when tickets will go on sale, will be coming soon!   Miss America 2020 is underway!