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Civic and Community Engagement

Rhode Island College

1987

Society

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Cluster Battle Is Over, But The War Rages On, Chester Smolski Dec 1987

Cluster Battle Is Over, But The War Rages On, Chester Smolski

Smolski Texts

"The Chinese have a saying: 'Life is a tragedy for those who feel and a comedy for those who think.' For Americans, the same could be said for zoning in the seemingly never-ending war between residents and developers over land development."


Some Back-Yard Arguments Are Best Left At Home, Chester Smolski Sep 1987

Some Back-Yard Arguments Are Best Left At Home, Chester Smolski

Smolski Texts

"Governing authorities must contend and work with many special-interest groups in order to plan the growth and development of their communities. Whether these groups are concerned with better schools, garbage pickup, no growth, economic development or the environment, the issues may require action, and often the only way to get the attention of the local council is to band together and confront authorities with the issue."


Return Of The Student Tempo, Chester Smolski Sep 1987

Return Of The Student Tempo, Chester Smolski

Smolski Texts

"It's that time of the year again when summer wanes and fall approaches. In the minds of many, this change to autumn occurs around Labor Day when the kids go back to school, rather than the official, later occurring, Autumnal Equinox. So, another season and the new academic year is upon us."


First Night In Providence: A City That Plays Is A City That Works, Chester Smolski Jan 1987

First Night In Providence: A City That Plays Is A City That Works, Chester Smolski

Smolski Texts

"It was an impressive ending to a birthday celebration that will long be remembered. The 350th anniversary of the founding of the capital city of Providence and the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations drew to a fitting close with fireworks on the State House lawn, remarks by the governor and the singing of Auld Lang Syne by the audience of 10,000 to welcome in the New Year."