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May 15, 2008 Archives

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Johnston board gives FM Global green light

2:31 PM Thu, May 15, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Paul Parker    Email

The Johnston Zoning Board of Appeal has rejected four challenges to permits and approvals for a new headquarters being built by insurance company FM Global. The votes on four separate appeals were 4 to 0, with one abstention, according to......

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Prospective developers for R.I. wind farm get more time

12:34 PM Thu, May 15, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Tim Barmann    Email

Governor Carcieri's office has extended the deadline for developers to submit proposals to the state to build a massive offshore wind farm that would rival the Cape Wind project in Nantucket Sound. The new deadline is May 30, according to......

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Four communities to get "KeepSpace" funds

9:53 AM Thu, May 15, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Lynn Arditi    Email

Rhode Island Housing's board of directors this morning approved spending $250,000 for four community developments aimed at preserving open space and minimizing resource use. The "KeepSpace" proposals chosen for the funding are in Westerly, Pawtucket/Central Falls, Cranston and Providence's......

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Railroad reports first-quarter loss

8:55 AM Thu, May 15, 2008 | | Write a comment
By John Kostrzewa    Email

Providence and Worcester Railroad Company (PWX:NASDAQ) yesterday reported a first-quarter loss of $922,000, or 19 cents a share, compared to a net loss of $1.2 million, or 26 cents a share in last year's first quarter. Operating revenues increased $811,000,......

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Davol completes move

8:51 AM Thu, May 15, 2008 | | Write a comment
By John Kostrzewa    Email

Davol Inc., a subsidiary of C.R. Bard Inc., has completed its relocation from its current location in Cranston to a new divisional headquarters at 100 Crossings Boulevard in Warwick. The new facility will house Davol’s 200 employees working in research......

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