Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The program is a Race to the Top initiative.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Rep. Lisa P. Tomasso (D – Dist. 29, Coventry, West Greenwich) is hoping the public will be able to gain a better understanding of how federal funding is being used to implement the latest strategy in the Race To The Top initiative: the Rhode Island Beginning Teacher Induction Program. The mentoring program allows new teachers to receive support and guidance from an experienced educator and mentor, who will make recommendations on classroom changes and teaching methods based on data collected during the year. Representative Tomasso noted that the Race To The Top Steering Committee heard a full presentation on Tuesday about the benefits of the data-driven support program for educators who are just starting out. “The commencement of the …
Monday, October 22, 2012
Tomasso was chosen for her continued involvement in various programs that work to strengthen children and families in the community.
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Monday, October 22, 2012
At its 43rd annual awards ceremony, the Rhode Island Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependence (RICAODD) honored Rep. Lisa P. Tomasso (D – Dist. 29, Coventry, West Greenwich) with the 2012 Community Service Award. NBC10 anchor and six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Dan Jaehnig emceed the awards luncheon, which took place at the Radisson Hotel in Warwick on Sept. 27. “I’m so honored to be the recipient of this award,” Representative Tomasso said. “RICAODD does some incredible work in the community. I have the same main goal as the council: to build a better, stronger community of individuals and families.” Sheila McDonald, director of development and communications for Phoenix Houses of New England, said the council chose …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Unemployed homeowners should call 401-277-1500 for an appointment to begin the HHFRI application process.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
An informational and open-to-the-public meeting on the foreclosure-prevention program Hardest Hit Fund Rhode Island (HHFRI) will be held on Wednesday (Oct. 17), at Coventry Town Hall Council Chambers, 1675 Flat River Road. The presentation will start at 6 p.m. Representatives Scott J. Guthrie and Lisa Tomasso are urging homeowners to attend the meeting as the HHFRI program has become easier for Rhode Islanders having difficulty making mortgage payments to get assistance. Among the criteria, homeowners who are unemployed, and believe they may qualify can contact the HHFRI Center, 401-277-1500, directly to get an appointment to begin the HHFRI application process. Homeowners with financial hardships other than unemployment will continue …
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The campaign stresses the importance of community involvement for the betterment of education.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
As a member of the statewide Race To The Top Steering Committee, Rep. Lisa P. Tomasso (D – Dist. 29, Coventry, West Greenwich) has committed herself to its newest public awareness campaign for the improvement of public education. Called the “I Pledge” campaign, the six-week stream of advertisements in various forms of media aims to reach across the diverse communities of Rhode Island with one message: We are all responsible for the success of Rhode Island’s students and we all benefit from a great education system. Funded by both the Rhode Island Foundation and the Nellie Mae Foundation, the committee launched the media campaign on Sept. 4. It’s through this campaign that Representative Tomasso and her fellow committee members hope to …
Saturday, August 11, 2012
The latest restriping project is following her request for a traffic study.
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
STATE HOUSE – After calling for a traffic study for the section of Route 3 that winds through West Greenwich last year, Rep. Lisa P. Tomasso (D – Dist. 29, Coventry, West Greenwich) is proud to announce that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation is expected to complete its traffic safety improvements to the stretch next month. After garnering approval from West Greenwich officials last month and the Coventry Traffic Calming Committee this week, RIDOT is quickly moving forward with its plan to create a center turn lane on a section of Route 3 from Route 95 in West Greenwich to Harkney Hill Road in Coventry. Initially a wide four-lane roadway, a small portion of it will now become a narrower five-lane design to ensure that …
Monday, May 28, 2012
Tomasso is concerned with patient care in regards to the resale of surplus marijuana to compassion centers.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Rep. Lisa P. Tomasso (D-Dist. 29, Coventry, West Greenwich) expressed disappointment at the passage of legislation (2012-H 7888A), which clears the way for medical marijuana compassion centers to open in Rhode Island because of its provision allowing caregivers to resell surplus marijuana back to the centers. The representative introduced an amendment striking the provision allowing that method of resale. “I served on the Health, Education and Welfare Committee and passed this bill, but not without expressing these concerns,” Representative Tomasso said. “Under the current law, a registered qualifying patient registered primary caregiver may give marijuana to another registered qualifying patient or registered primary caregiver to whom …
Lila E. Ritchotte
8:50 am on Monday, October 22, 2012
Congratulations Lisa. Representative Tomasso is and always has been a strong advocate for the citizens and children of our community. Keep up the great work Lisa. Lila Ritchotte Coventry more ›