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Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District Invites Applications for Community Gardens Funding – Newport Buzz
The Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) is on the lookout for organizations across urban, suburban, and rural areas interested in establishing and maintaining community gardens or high tunnels. This initiative, made possible through a funding agreement between the RI State Conservation Committee (RISCC) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS), aims to support local food production and community engagement.
The deadline for applications for this year’s People’s Garden projects is April 1, 2024. ERICD will evaluate proposals from new applicants on a first-come, first-served basis, with a focus on funding projects ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 each. Excitingly, an extension has been granted by the USDA NRCS, providing awardees with until September 15th, 2025 to complete their People’s Garden Projects.
This grant presents an excellent opportunity for schools and community centers to embark on summer projects that foster community involvement and sustainable food production. Each proposed project is eligible for a maximum of $10,000 in funding, which can be allocated towards essential items such as tools, soil, seeds, fertilizer, irrigation materials, and more. While the funding cannot be used for maintaining existing gardens, it can be utilized to expand or create new garden beds at sites with existing gardens.
Sara Churgin, ERICD District Manager, emphasized the significance of community gardens in promoting local food resiliency and fostering connections within communities. “From pollinator pathways to expanding local food production gardens, we love to see how these gardens can impact a diverse range of our community,” Churgin remarked, encouraging interested parties to apply.
For further details or to submit an application, individuals can visit www.easternriconservation.org/peoples-garden or reach out to Sara Churgin, ERICD District Manager, via email at schurgin.ericd@gmail.com or by phone at 401.934.0842. This initiative promises to empower communities to cultivate sustainable practices while nurturing meaningful connections with the land.
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Officials say they received a credible call about a possible drowning. The response caused multiple boats in the water and crews also deployed a drone.
Divers were also seen on the beach and in the water. Multiple departments responded.
The Rhode Island DEM was also on scene.
Access close to the beach was blocked off. Some nearby roads were also blocked off within the park.
After a near four hour search, officials determined there was no one in the water.
Officials stressed the importance of water and swim safety during the summer months.
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Massachusetts and Rhode Island residents have been charged after a report of a naked woman at a department store.
According to police, on Tuesday, at just before 7:30 p.m., the Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a call from an employee of Target, located at 250 Fortune Boulevard in Milford, reporting an intoxicated and nude female inside the store. During the call, the employee stated the female had put her clothes back on and exited the store on foot, with blood visible on her clothing.
Upon arrival, officers began checking the area for the female before locating a red Subaru Forester occupied by a male operator and two female passengers, one of whom matched the suspect description provided by store employees, in the nearby vacant Best Buy parking lot.
Officers identified the occupants of the vehicle as Benjamin Mahler, 50, of Uxbridge; Elizabeth McCusker, 36, of Franklin; and Alisha Chmiel, 32, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
During the interaction, police officers discovered the vehicle and its occupants possessed crack cocaine and fentanyl.
Alisha Chmiel was charged with Possession of a Class A Substance (Fentanyl) Obstruction of Justice, and Five Active Warrants for Arrest. She is being held on $1,000 cash bail.
Benjamin Mahler was charged with Possession of a Class B Substance (Crack Cocaine) and was released on personal recognizance.
Elizabeth McCusker was charged with Possession of a Class A Substance (Fentanyl) and Disturbing the Peace. She was issued a summons and has not yet been arraigned.
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Heading into Saturday, Rhode Island needed three points to have a fighting chance at advancing to the USL Cup knockout stage.
Unfortunately, they only got two.
After the game finished tied after 90 minutes, goalkeeper Koke Vegas sealed the extra point for the Ocean State club with the game-winning kick in penalty kicks.
With the result, Rhode Island was eliminated from the USL Cup after finishing third in Group 5.
“I knew that we didn’t have any chance to to go to the next round,” Vegas said. “But for me it was very important, saying everybody happy home.”
RIFC return home next Saturday for the third edition of “El Clamico” this season when they host Hartford Athletic.
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