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Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson has Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson has been arrested and indicted on charges of wire fraud and theft of public funds. Federal prosecutors allege she orchestrated a kickback scheme to divert thousands of taxpayer dollars for personal use. According to the indictment, Fernandes Anderson awarded a $13,000 bonus to a staff member under the condition that they return a large portion of the money to her in cash. Investigators say the alleged handoff happened in a City Hall bathroom in June 2023, where the staffer gave Fernandes Anderson $7,000 in cash. The councilor, who represents District 7, has also faced prior ethical violations. In 2022, she hired two immediate family members in violation of city rules, leading to a $5,000 fine earlier this year from the Massachusetts Ethics Commission. Prosecutors claim she also falsely represented her relationship to another staffer to secure their city employment. U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy condemned the alleged actions, saying, “This is a betrayal of public trust and a violation of her duty as an elected official.” FBI officials described the behavior as “a slap in the face to Boston taxpayers.” Fernandes Anderson, who was first elected in 2021 and recently re-elected in 2023, faces up to 20 years in prison for each count of wire fraud and up to 10 years for theft charges if convicted. Boston residents and public officials are already calling for accountability as the city reels from yet another corruption scandal. #Boston #BreakingNews #PublicCorruption #TaniaFernandesAnderson #newportbuzz
Tonight, @bottegabocconi will host Aquidneck Isla Tonight, @bottegabocconi will host Aquidneck Island’s only Italian holiday festival! 🎄✨ From 5–8 PM, join friends, family, and neighbors for a magical evening filled with festive cheer, incredible flavors, and cozy holiday vibes. Bottega has long been a go-to for holiday catering, whether it’s for festive parties, get-togethers, or family Christmas dinners. We love that tonight, we get to sample their incredible catering options, get inspired, and plan our holiday menus in advance! ✨ Sip & Savor: Enjoy complimentary drinks and bites as you soak in the season’s warmth. ✨ Shop Local Gifts: Explore unique, seasonal treasures perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself. This event is all about coming together, celebrating traditions, and making memories. It’s perfect for planning your celebrations, tasting the dishes you’ll want to feature at your holiday table, picking up fun gifts for your foodie friends, and discovering something new for the season. See you there! Bottega Bocconi 📍 1965 East Main Road, Portsmouth #bottegabocconi #aquidneckisland #middletownri #portsmouthri #newportri #rhodeisland #newportbuzz #sipandshop #italianfestival
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents na U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents nabbed a Guatemalan man accused of sexually assaulting a child after Rhode Island officials let him slip through their fingers. Felix Meletz Guarcas, 45, was arrested by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) team on Nov. 20 in a Cranston parking lot, after the Rhode Island Department of Corrections released him to home confinement, despite an active immigration detainer. “We use immigration detainers as public safety tools,” said Patricia H. Hyde, acting Field Office Director for ERO Boston. “Unfortunately, the Department of Corrections doesn’t notify us about home confinement releases. As a result, we had to apprehend him in a public space, rather than a secure environment.” Meletz Guarcas, who reportedly entered the U.S. illegally, has a disturbing rap sheet. In September, Providence police arrested him on multiple counts of first- and second-degree sexual assault of a child. Those charges are still pending. His history with law enforcement dates back decades. In 2002, Pawtucket police arrested him for disorderly conduct and felony assault on police officers. He was convicted and sentenced to six months of probation. Now in ICE custody, Meletz Guarcas is awaiting a hearing before an immigration judge. ERO, tasked with enforcing immigration laws and removing dangerous individuals, criticized the handling of the case by local authorities. ICE officials argue the release of individuals subject to immigration detainers undermines public safety. The agency urges anyone with information on crimes or illegal immigration activity to call 866-DHS-2-ICE or submit tips online. #rhodeisland #ice #immigration #newportbuzz
With only a few weeks to breathe before food fest With only a few weeks to breathe before food fest round 2, it’s nice to give your full belly a little break from big food. After a salad or two, maybe a simple spaghetti marinara night, I swing healthy but cozy, offering a last nod to that Thanksgiving bird with a veggie- laden soup made with homemade turkey stock and paired with belly friendly, chewy-crunchy sourdough from Mother in Newport. No shame if you didn’t make stock (boxed chicken stock or broth works great), but it’s the easiest, most delicious, economical and healthy “leftover” bonus of the whole holiday. Finding a gut reset on the go is a snap on Aquidneck Island. Start at @sproutandlentil, located in Middletown behind Custom House Coffee, where everything you thought you knew about tasty food will be upended. Chef Carmen Foy’s vegan dishes are a marvel, with all the flavors, textures and colors expected from good food. Every morsel is mind-bogglingly plant based. At @rootonbroadway in Newport, the mission is to offer “thoughtful, approachable, plant-based foods with an emphasis on quality…” The award-winning vegan and vegetarian take-out spot offers a healthy menu of unprocessed foods, whole grains, leafy greens, a multitude of fruits and vegetables, freshly pressed juices, smoothies, bowls, salads, toasts and sandwiches, all fresh, filling and healthy. @driftcafenpt in Newport is designed for health seekers of all stripes with a menu that caters to vegans, vegetarians and carnivores with whole, organic, unprocessed ingredients, low sugar and no additives. Supplements including spirulina, CBD, collagen peptides are optional add-ons to smoothies and blended smoothie bowls. All-day free range egg dishes and breakfast items, lunch bowls and sandwiches, coffee and craft drinks all represent in the category. One caveat: the diversity of options here can sometimes mean semi-long waits. Order ahead and you’re golden. (full story at link in bio) #whatsheshaving #newportri #newportbuzz #christmasinnewport
The Elms is making a grand comeback for the holida The Elms is making a grand comeback for the holiday season. Starting Saturday, Dec. 7, the historic mansion will reopen to the public as part of the annual Holidays at the Newport Mansions. Expect over-the-top holiday decorations, including Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, poinsettias, and even displays of antique toys. The reopening of The Elms follows a brief closure as HBO utilized the historic property to film scenes for the third season of The Gilded Age, Julian Fellowes’ Emmy-winning series. While The Elms was shuttered, visitors were treated to a rare opportunity to tour Chateau-sur-Mer, which had not been decorated for the holidays in over two decades. Chateau-sur-Mer will close once The Elms resumes operations, while The Breakers and Marble House will remain open daily, continuing to captivate visitors with their elaborate holiday décor. The Elms, once the summer retreat of the Berwind family of Philadelphia, is a masterpiece of French architecture and Gilded Age luxury. This season, its spacious ballroom will feature an elegantly decorated tree and mantel, while the upstairs Sitting Room will showcase a collection of rare Santa Claus figures from Germany, Russia, and the United States, dating from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. For those intrigued by the behind-the-scenes lives of mansion staff, the Elms Servant Life Tour offers a glimpse into the world of the domestic workers who maintained the lavish estate. This guided tour, available daily at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., explores the servants’ quarters and workspaces but does not include the main mansion areas. Holidays at the @newport.mansions runs through Jan. 1, 2025, offering visitors a chance to experience the grandeur of Newport’s historic homes decked in holiday splendor. All Preservation Society properties will close early at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain closed on Christmas Day. Tickets for the holiday season are available through the Newport Mansions’ regular admission passes or free for Preservation Society members. For more details, visit newportmansions.org. #newportmansions #christmasinnewport #newportri #newportbuzz #rhodeisland #christmas
Happy Friday, December 6th! Here’s What’s Hap Happy Friday, December 6th! Here’s What’s Happening in Newport today. @newport.mansions @newportlobstershack @deborahwinthroplingier @friendsofnewportskatepark @bottegabocconi @ticketsnewport @musicbymelxo @viestesimplyitalian @randyrobbins78 @thequenchernewport @atticusallen @newportblues @newport_nightlife @4hundo #newportbuzz #newportri #rhodeisland #scenesofnewengland #newengland #autumn #fall2024 #christmasinnewport
A months-long investigation by the Newport Police A months-long investigation by the Newport Police Department and the Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) culminated Thursday in the arrest of a Newport resident suspected of possessing child pornography, officials announced. Detectives, working in collaboration with federal agents, executed a search warrant at a local residence on December 5, uncovering evidence that led to the arrest of Ryan McElwee, 23. Authorities allege that McElwee was in possession of child porn. McElwee was arraigned the same day in Second Division District Court, where he appeared before Judge Houlihan. He was released on $5,000 personal recognizance. The investigation into McElwee’s alleged activities is ongoing, and it is unclear whether additional charges will be filed. #newportri #newportpolice #homelandsecurity #rhodeisland #newportbuzz
Happy Thursday, December 5th! Here’s What’s H Happy Thursday, December 5th! Here’s What’s Happening in Newport today. @waterbrothers @newportsandwichco @nikolaspizza @newport.mansions @newportcontemporaryballet @pastavinori @wharfsouthernkitchen @diegosnewport @tavernonbroadway @ticketsnewport #newportbuzz #newportri #rhodeisland #scenesofnewengland #newengland #autumn #fall2024 #christmasinnewport
The Lobster Trap Christmas Tree is back at the @ne The Lobster Trap Christmas Tree is back at the @newportlobstershack!!! 🎄 🦞 Come check out this iconic holiday display and get into the festive spirit! Don’t forget, their Live Market is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Stop by to get some fresh, locally caught lobster, crab, and more! #newportri #newportlobstershack #lobster #crab #seafood #christmasinnewport #christmastree #newportbuzz
Residential property owners in Newport can soon re Residential property owners in Newport can soon reapply for the city’s Two-Tier residential tax rate program. The re-enrollment window opens Jan. 2 and runs through March 15, 2025, with approved applications remaining valid for the next three tax years: 2025, 2026, and 2027. The program, introduced in 2022, offers tax savings to eligible property owners and landlords while encouraging year-round residency. For the current year, the tax rate is $6.97 per thousand for residents and $8.22 per thousand for non-residents—among the lowest rates statewide for municipalities offering full utilities and K-12 school districts. Re-enrollment forms will be mailed to existing program participants in mid-December and will also be available online at the city’s website and in hard copy at the Tax Assessor’s Office. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS * Single-family homeowners: Must be Newport residents living at the property for at least seven months per year. * Residential landlords (three units or fewer): All units must be rented year-round as the tenant’s primary residence under a lease of at least one year. Landlords are required to maintain up-to-date 12-month leases on file with the Tax Assessor’s Office. Additionally, applicants must provide proof of residency, such as a Rhode Island driver’s license or voter registration card listing the property as their address. Properties must be titled in the applicant’s name, their trust, or as life tenants with tax payment responsibilities. HOW TO APPLY Applications can be submitted online or in person at the Tax Assessor’s Office. They must include documentation such as a current lease, even if previously submitted. More information is available on the city’s website at www.CityofNewport.com/TaxAssessor #newportri #propertytax #newportbuzz #rhodeisland
Happy Wednesday, December 4th! Here’s What’s Happy Wednesday, December 4th! Here’s What’s Happening in Newport today. @waterbrothers @bigweathergear @bottegabocconi @newport.mansions @newportcontemporaryballet @wharffishhouse @hookednewport @mainsailri @tavernonbroadway @thequenchernewport @adventuresinerindelle #newportbuzz #newportri #rhodeisland #scenesofnewengland #newengland #autumn #fall2024 #christmasinnewport
🎄✨ A peaceful night at @salveregina’s Ochre 🎄✨ A peaceful night at @salveregina’s Ochre Court, where the glow of the holidays meets the charm of history. Pure magic! 🌟🏰 #OchreCourt #SalveRegin #ChristmasMagic #newportri #newportbuzz#scenesofnewengland #christmasinnewport
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