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President's Letter
Hello Everyone,
So - three times is the charm? Not for the East Providence Historical Society, it seems, as far as the annual picnic weather goes. On Monday June 28th at 4:45 p.m., the heavens opened and torrents poured down for the third straight year causing us to move to Memorial Hall (Newman Church) and drenching us as we reached it. About the only thing we have become proficient at in these three years, is booking the church for that Monday night (Annual Meeting) well ahead of time, leaving nothing to chance.
And so, fifty of us came in from the rain for fellowship, tasty food, laughs and good conversation. It is always a pleasure to sum up the year and give a round of applause and thanks to those members who have held the reins for another year. We have had lots of hands pitching in this year for which we have been very grateful.
There are some items to bring to your attention this month.
- Don Doucette of the Pomhams Rocks Lighthouse group reports that the light will be getting some detailed exterior care this summer and should be looking quite striking by the fall.
- The EP Historic District Commission held its June meeting at the Weaver House in the front parlors and the interior is a handsome labor of love. We’ll be working on getting a meeting there soon.
- In July, the EPHDC had a tour of the Caleb Williams cottage and a meeting at Hunt House. Please take a walk to the back of the cottage to see some of the repairs to the siding and roof work.
- The fish ladders for Hunts Mills and the Turner Dam are still not a sure thing. New bids have been received by the Army Corps of Engineers but there is the possibility that the cost of both dams will be too high and the Corps will settle for doing the Omega Dam ladder only, which will move all work to Roger Williams Avenue. Obviously, we will deal with whatever situation comes our way.
We will meet again in September at Newman Church. Until then, enjoy your families, your friends, and your gardens. Take a trip to see some historic site in RI and come back and tell us all about it.
Nancy Moore, President
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From the President's desk . . . 