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A FREE PLAYGROUP: Theresa McFarlane and Cherie Cruz lead the children and their caregivers in “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” before beginning their program, which focused on wind, parades and Memorial Day.
Free program helps to close early childhood offerings gap
Theresa McFarlane, a Cranston mother of 2-year-old twins, saw a problem and has taken steps to help solve it. “As a mom of twins, I saw a gap of affordable activities for socialization and … more
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FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES: Cranston Parks and Recreation Director Tony Liberatore gathers with supporters after receiving his award. Pictured, from left, are Parks and Recreation clerk Regina Lynch, City Councilman Ken Hopkins, Liberatore, Mayor Allan Fung, Liberatore’s wife, Kristina Liberatore, and Scott Sevegny, RIRPA Awards Committee chairman and recreation program coordinator for Cranston Parks and Recreation. Not pictured but also present were colleagues from the city of Cranston, David DiMaio and Lisa Kirshenbaum.
Liberatore receives prestigious parks and recreation award
By JEN COWART On June 7, Cranston Parks and Recreation Director Tony Liberatore was honored at the Rhode Island Recreation and Parks Association's Annual Conference at the Roger Williams Casino, receiving the John Jack" Cronin Award for 2019. Liberatore" more
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Friday night jazz
Friday night jazz The Cranston High School East Jazz Ensemble performed as part of Garden City Center's free jazz concert series on June 14. The performances are held on Friday nights from 6-8 p.m., weather permitting, near Bistro 22 and Applebee's. more
1. Virak Pond-Tor Cranston West class of 2019 valedictorian Virak Pond-Tor will attend Brown University in the fall. During his time at Cranston West, Pond-Tor has been a captain of the swim and volleyball teams, principal cellist for the orchestra, and a member of the cross country team, Chamber Orchestra, Math Team, Science Bowl and Calc Bowl. His recognitions include the Jae S. Lim Foundation Award for outstanding performance in science, as well as the Rensselaer Medal Award, Senior Science Award, Departmental Award Excellence in Mathematics and Brown Book Award. Pond-Tor said he will most remember his decision to join the school's volleyball team. "My cousin was on the team at West and told me I should join as well," he said. "I practiced for almost two weeks with my cousin and my uncle, so I would not get cut. At the time, I had to idea the sport would impact my life so much." Pond-Tor attributed his success to his friends, girlfriend and "all the faculty at the school who supported me." In terms of his motivation to excel, Pond-Tor cited his parents and their story. "They came from Cambodia during an extremely difficult time and found success here in America," he said. "I want to succeed so I don't waste all of their efforts."
Cranston West's Top 10 for 2019
Cranston Chatter
By MERI R. KENNEDY Summer concerts at William Hall Library The lineup has been announced for this year's free summer concert series at the William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St., Cranston. Concerts will be held on Thursday nights from 6:30-8 p.m. Nickel more
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1. Emma Boucher Class of 2019 valedictorian Emma Boucher plans to attend McGill University in Montreal this fall with a major in political science. Boucher has been involved in a wide range of activities during her time at Cranston East. As president of the class of 2019, she has organized meetings, fundraisers and dancers. A cellist since 2013, she served as first chair for the Cranston East Orchestra and was selected for Rhode Island’s Junior and Senior All State Orchestras. She also played doubles as a member of the varsity tennis team from 2015 to 2017. Boucher volunteered for Gov. Gina Raimondo’s reelection campaign in 2018. She worked in the campaign finance office, advocated for the statewide school facilities bond at the State House and spoke with members of the press in support of the governor. Boucher’s special awards and recognitions include the 2018 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award, Harvard Book Award, Pell Medal for U.S. History and CHSE Orchestra Leadership Award. She earned highest honors and is a member of the National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society. “I will most remember the overwhelming love and pride I felt when 1,600 students participated in a March for Our Lives walkout that I helped organize,” Boucher said. “This was emblematic of the CHSE community I know – we come from a myriad of circumstances, but we are able to unite to create positive change in our community.” Boucher said she is “grateful to have an incredible group of people who have helped me cross the finish line,” including her family, friends and teachers. Regarding her motivation to excel, she said: “I have always been intrinsically motivated, and the combination of my tenacity, genuine love of learning, and wish to excel in academics contributed to my success.”
Cranston East's Top 10 for 2019
1. Emma Boucher Class of 2019 valedictorian Emma Boucher plans to attend McGill University in Montreal this fall with a major in political science. Boucher has been involved in a wide range of activities during her time at Cranston East. As president of more
ROBBED AT KNIFEPOINT: This image taken from surveillance video shows a suspect, right, ordering a clerk to take money from a register during an armed robbery at the Gulf Express in Pawtuxet Village on Tuesday afternoon.
Police Digest
Suspect sought in gas station robbery Cranston Police are seeking a suspect in a knifepoint robbery that occurred at a gas station in Pawtuxet Village on June 11. The suspect - described as a male standing approximately 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing more
Police Log - 06/20/19
MULTIPLE CHARGES On June 10 at 1:40 p.m., police arrested Justin J. Hopkins, 26, 255 School St., North Kingstown, on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses/under $1,500, fraudulent use of credit cards and computer access. Police say Hopkins was more
News at the Cranston Enrichment Center
Cranston Enrichment Center 1070 Cranston Street Cranston, Rhode Island 02920 401-780-6000 The Care Concierge of New England Friday, June 21 at 10 a.m. The Care Concierge of New England is a free service for seniors to help them find the right senior more
Pool set to open for season
Pool set to open for season The Budlong Pool's opening day will be held June 24 at noon. For city residents, the fee to use the pool is $3 per day and family passes cost $50 for a family of six. For nonresidents, the fee is $10 per day and family passes more
New home for NextHome
New home for NextHome On May 30, Mayor Allan Fung welcomed NextHome Ocean State Realty Group, located at 48-A Rolfe Square, to the city's business community with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Rolfe Square office is the first Rhode Island more
Last week at the General Assembly
House, Senate pass bills from education reform legislation package The Senate and House of Representatives approved bills that are part of a package of education reform legislation that was unveiled earlier this year. The first bill (2019-S 0863Aaa, more
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