The Friendly Home Secures Return Of City's Ice Rink At River Island Park
Generosity allows Mayor Fontaine to open annual winter attraction.
The Friendly Home nursing home has made the return of the city's ice skating rink at River Island Park a reality for Woonsocket skaters with a $5,000 donation. Although the rink is generally opened by this time each December, the cash- strapped city has recently cut back on everything from street lights to the number of employees, and the ice rink has survived local cuts the last two years only through the generosity of local donors and union cooperation. At Monday's City Council meeting, Council Vice President Dan Gendron told Mayor Leo Fontaine he'd heard from someone who wanted to help bring the rink back, but didn't say who. By Thursday, the reference had come to fruition. "I as a local business person want to support local causes …
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11:43 pm on Saturday, December 8, 2012
There are so many great people in Northern RI that help others less fortunate. Many people enjoy the skating at River Island. Goodbye gsb. A new family will enjoy living in your home and I am sure you wish them well. more ›