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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryCOVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — The R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has ordered the owners of Johnson's Pond to lower the water level and take the steps necessary to fortify the dam spillway. Soscia Holdings warned the DEM last week that the dam spillway had sprung several leaks and was in need of emergency repairs. The DEM issued an immediate compliance order Wednesday that requires Soscia Holdings to lower the pond's water levels to …See the Story
DEM instructs Johnson’s Pond owners to lower water levels, fortify leaking dam
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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryCOVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — The owners of Johnson's Pond are pushing back against a cease and desist order issued by the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Tuesday evening. The DEM demanded Soscia Holdings stop making changes to the dam without permission after the town spotted an excavator clearing rocks near the spillway. Soscia Holdings claims the dam spillway has sprung several leaks and is in need of emergency repairs. But in ord…See the Story
‘Something needs to be done’: Johnson’s Pond owners blast cease and desist order
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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryCRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The state of Rhode Island and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have opened two disaster recovery centers for those who were affected by the storms and flooding in December and January. The staff at the new centers in Coventry and Wakefield can help residents apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents, and get answers to any questions they may have. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration wil…See the Story
FEMA opens flood recovery centers in Coventry, Wakefield
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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryDenise Nagy started her career as a school bus monitor in Coventry in 1988. Nagy later transitioned from being a bus monitor to a driver. She retired during the pandemic, but eventually decided to return to the job she's always loved. Anyone interested in becoming a bus monitors or driver for Ocean State Transit can apply online.See the Story
Coventry bus monitor reflects on rewarding career: ‘It keeps you young’
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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryCoventry town leaders said they are seeking a temporary restraining order against the private owner of Johnson's Pond. Town solicitor Stephen Angell said the local family company, Soscia Holdings, has the intention to demolish the dam. A federal judge put an end to the lawsuit the pond owners had filed against the state.See the Story
Coventry seeks temporary restraining order against Johnson's Pond owner
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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryCOVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — A lawsuit lodged against the state by the owners of Johnson's Pond has been dismissed, 12 News has learned. Soscia Holdings filed the lawsuit two years ago after the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) began enforcing a law that requires dam owners to get a permit before raising or lowering a pond's water levels. Johnson's Pond is one of six bodies of water this law applies to. The law, signed by Gov…See the Story
Judge dismisses Johnson’s Pond lawsuit over new state law
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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryPROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The medical transport driver accused of causing a deadly crash nearly three years ago is now facing deportation, 12 News has learned. An arrest warrant was issued for 28-year-old Dauda Elegushi earlier this month after he failed to appear in court. Brian Hodge, a spokesperson for R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha, confirmed that Elegushi didn't show because he was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enf…See the Story
Medical transport driver charged in deadly crash facing deportation
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Coventry, Rhode Island · CoventryCoventry Town Councilor Jon Pascua says a staffing shortage has reached a crisis level. Six firefighters resigned just last week, while others are seeking opportunities elsewhere or being recruited by other departments across the state. Some firefighters are working close to 96 hours straight to try to fill the gaps.See the Story
‘Not good’: Coventry Fire District facing ‘crisis level’ staffing shortage
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