Governor Lincoln D. Chafee has proclaimed May 5, 2011 to be a “Day of Prayer” in the State Rhode Island. The Proclamation encourages Rhode Islanders to recognize the many blessings and freedoms in their lives. In declaring this special day in Rhode Island, Governor Chafee joins Governors...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today announced his choice of Paula M. McNamara to serve as a member of the Rhode Island State Investment Commission (SIC) – a ten member body, chaired by General Treasurer Gina Raimondo, which is charged with investing state funds.
“Paula...
Cranston, RI – Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Administrator Lisa Holley announced today that effective Monday, May 2, 2011, a temporary Middletown branch office of the DMV will open at 999 West Main Road, Middletown. This temporary location will remain open until a permanent...
Providence, RI – Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced plans today to lead a delegation of public and private sector representatives to Baltimore, Maryland this Friday, April 29th, to evaluate the University of Maryland Medical Center and BioPark as potential models for a medical, life-sciences,...
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that he will formally swear in Steven G. O’Donnell as the twelfth Superintendent in Rhode Island State Police history at a State House ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
The Governor announced O’Donnell as his choice to serve as State...
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today directed that Rhode Island and U.S. flags remain at half-staff for the remainder of the day to honor the memory of Massachusetts National Guard Specialist Dennis C. Poulin of Cumberland, who was laid to rest this morning.
Flags may be raised to full-staff...
Cranston, RI – Lisa Holley, the Interim Administrator of the Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), announced today that the Department will open a temporary branch at 999 West Main Road in Middletown to better accommodate area residents affected by February’s branch closing. The new...
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today his appointment of Barrington Police Chief John M. LaCross to the Rhode Island Ethics Commission.
“I can think of no Rhode Islander more fit to serve on the Rhode Island Ethics Commission than Chief John LaCross,” Governor Chafee said. “Chief...
Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that he has named two Rhode Islanders, Bradford S. Dimeo and Michael F. Ryan, to the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC).
“Brad Dimeo and Michael Ryan are two outstanding citizens of Rhode Island, leaders in both...
Providence, R.I. – To honor the memory of Massachusetts National Guard Spc. Dennis C. Poulin of Cumberland, who died Thursday, March 31, 2011, from injuries sustained during a non-hostile incident in Tsowkey District, Konar Province, Afghanistan, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee today ordered U.S. and...
