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Saturday, June 18, 2022
The realm in dispute in Galilee. PHOTO: RI DEM
A rally is being held to “save” the Port of Galilee on Saturday.
“All of us love Galilee, a particular place, a working fishing port,” in response to the “Let’s Save Galilee” occasion organizers. “Please assist us put it aside! We’re having a peaceable rally to make our voices heard.”
As GoLocal reported earlier in June, one in every of Rhode Island’s largest waterfront growth battles is now going to the State of Rhode Island for a showdown.
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On the one facet is the Rhode Island Division of Environmental Administration (DEM) and one of many state’s largest — and strongest — builders — Procaccianti, whose subsidiary “PRI X” at present has the lease on a big parcel of land within the State Port of Galilee in Narragansett.
On the opposite facet are city residents, who need to see substantial mixed-use growth on the location, and less parking.
“Many people bear in mind the outdated Dutch Inn which then turned the Lighthouse Inn and has sadly grow to be a horrible and unsafe eyesore. DEM refused the three RFPs put forth to them after which behind closed doorways awarded a 19-year no bid lease to the billionaire company PRI S, the identical firm who, at no penalty, defaulted on the unique lease of the Lighthouse Inn and left it in utter disrepair,” stated occasion organizers.
“Now the taxpayers will likely be liable for demolition of a constructing, filled with asbestos and mould, which has a wildlife protect on one facet and the ocean on the opposite. Not solely that but when a parking zone goes in, the city will lose potential tax income,” they proceed.
“DEM claims there are not any information of their assembly with PRIx due to this fact an APRA investigation is underway. This 19-year lease deal should go earlier than the State Properties Committee for closing approval,” they add. “We won’t let large cash take over.”
Rally Particulars
The occasion is happening from 10 AM to 12 PM on the sidewalk in entrance of the outdated Lighthouse Inn on Nice Island Highway.
Occasion organizers say there will likely be coupons for chowder and three clamcakes for all individuals.
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