Pascoag Fire Dept crew sent to 340 Camp Dixie Rd in Pascoag R.I. ON 8-19-17 for a huge camp fire…read morewere awesome. They worked well together. Neighbors who have had to call Pascoag Fire Dept. in the past for same thing at this address said that crew worked well together also. Thanks for keeping us safe.

This Stainless Steel sculpture is constructed of a triangular form, from the base to the top. It is…read morea play on geometry. A triangle is a profoundly simple shape, yet is the strongest. Carlos Davila, the artist has always been fascinated by ancient cultures, beginning with those in his native Peru. The scientific accomplishments and inventions, the mathematical discoveries, the architecture and art, and the cuneiform and hieroglyphic writing of many disparate ancient cultures have been an ideal jumping-off point for Davila's sculptures. This piece of art is located in one of the busiest corners in Providence, just steps from the Graduate Hotel, Omni hotel, Visitor Center, the Amica Mutual Pavilion, Kennedy Plaza and City Hall. I have seen many visitors stand by it and take pictures of this modern, almost abstract piece of art, which makes this corner of the city, a bit more colorful.

The Chamber helped Canvas n Cup with so many things! They introduced me and my business to the…read morecommunity; they helped me establish relationships with community leaders and held numerous events at the studio to expose Canvas n Cup to other business owners. The chamber also went to the trouble of making a video of Canvas n Cup, featuring me as the business owner, all the while advertising my events and fundraisers on their social media pages. Lastly, and well worth mentioning, the chamber introduced me excellent digital marketing resources, which help me compete at a national level.

Great Chamber. I have been a member for 15 years and made many great connections for my business…read moreand booked a lot of work.

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce is outstanding! They promote local businesses throughout…read moretheir community. They also have many events that are very informative and just an all around good time to attend.

I have been a member with the chamber for many years and they have been extremely helpful in…read moreassisting me with the growth of my business. Whether it is a class that will help me learn to grow, direction for assistance in expanding my business or networking with other businesses! I could not be happier as a member of the BVCC!!

An Indian Chief with the outstanding name of "Allumps" sold the site of present day Plainfield to…read moretwo brothers in 1653. The marker describes Allumps as a "renegade chief". I wonder if his possibly less than eloquent name made him somewhat antisocial and perhaps paved the way for his renagedeness? Anyway, the text of this marker isn't exactly riveting. It touches on local geography, schools, churches, industry, and economy. I've seen a lot of similar markers that deliver a lot more oomph or interesting nuggets. This two-sided marker from the CT Historical Commission has the familiar white lettering on a blue background. It's located on the front lawn of the First Congregational Church on Norwich Road. The marker is in pretty good condition -the front side is in very good shape with some fading and streaking on the reverse side..

Mayor Vincent Cianci chose Veterans Day, November 11, 1981, to dedicate the City's memorial to the…read morefallen servicemen and women of Wrold War II, Korea and Vietnam. This memorial is situated just steps from 15 LaSalle Square along Hasbro place at the convergence of Empire, Fountain and Sabin Streets is a large monument that consists of 12 granite stones, 8 granite benches, 3 poles displaying the flags of the United States, Rhode Island, and Providence, and a large circular granite planter all surrounded by a concrete and brick plaza outside of the Hasbro Inc. administration building. It is a nice peaceful place where many locals, visitors and downtown workers take time for lunch, brunch, a break or just a stroll. Located just across from AMP (Amica Mutual Pavilion, former Dunkin Donuts center), it is seen and visited by thousands of people every week.

In early September, 2023 a new statue was added to the Providence Riverwalk at the intersection of…read morethe College St Bridge and the Canal Walk / N Main Street area. "Sitting on a bench at Market Square, looking out at the Providence River, sketching in his sketchbook, I will capture a moment Edward Bannister repeated countless times in his life. The sculpture and plaque will create an encounter with him where people can sit and pose for pictures, whet their curiosity about his art, and enjoy the wonder and whimsy of imagining who this person was from the past. I want to help elevate him in Providence and beyond." Theses were the words of Gage Prentiss, the Sculptor of the Bannister Sculpture Bannister was born in November 1828 in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. His father was a native of Barbados, West Indies. In spite of his limited training and experience, Bannister was among Providence's leading painters during the 1870s and 1880s. He was well-liked and respected by his fellow citizens. On Jan. 9, 1901, Bannister died while attending a prayer meeting at his church. The Bannister Community Art Project, a collaboration with community leaders and organizations in Rhode Island was initiated to commemorate the life and legacy of the Black artist, Edward Mitchell Bannister, a founding member of the Providence Art Club (PAC). This is one of the main examples of this work. A beautiful statue in a beautiful setting on the river.

In 1718, 22-year old Israel Putnam moved from MA to CT to be a farmer. He ended up in the military…read moreand served with distinction during the French and Indian War, rising to the rank of captain, and then major. But his greatest glory lay ahead. When British bullets killed Massachusetts colonists at Lexington and Concord, legend has it that Putnam became so enraged that he abandoned his plow in the field, jumped on his horse, and rode 100 miles to Boston to join the Revolution. He rose to the rank of Major General and led his troops in the Battle of Bunker Hill (where legend also has it that he uttered the immortal words "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes") and the Battle of Long Island. This fabulous monument has an 8 foot tall bronze statue of General Israel Putnam on his horse. The statue is mounted on s 20-foot tall granite base. It was dedicated on June 14, 1888 and it marks Putnam's grave. Check out the detail of Putnam's Revolutionary War uniform. You'll see boots, a tri-cornered hat, knee britches, and a coat with fancy epaulets. Of course he has a sword dangling from his belt. One interesting detail I saw on the base was a wolf head. Supposedly, as a boy Putnam crawled into a wolf cave and killed a wolf! Plaques on the base are inscribed as follows: Sacred be this Monument to the memory of ISRAEL PUTNAM, Esq. Senior Major General in the Armies of the United States of America, who was born in Salem, in the Province of Massachusetts on the 7th day of January, A.S. 1718 and died on the 29th of May A.D. 1790 Passenger, if thou art a soldier, drop a tear over the dust of a Hero, who ever attentive to the lives and happiness of his men dared to lead where any dared to follow. If a Patriot, remember the distinguished and gallant services rendered thy country by the Patriot who sleeps beneath this marble; if thou art honest, generous and worthy, render a cheerful tribute of respect to a man whose generosity was singular, whose honesty was proverbial; who raised himself to universal esteem and offices of eminent distinction by personal worth and a useful life.