Bradford NewsLocal news for Bradford, RI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Darlington to cut 31 jobs- February 21, 2008 "While Darlington regrets the current actions, it is necessary in order to navigate through what will hopefully be a short-lived downturn in the business, and we will continue to aggressively pursue all business opportunities." Moore Coompany announces plan to eliminate weekend shift starting March 1. WESTERLY -- Thirty-one workers will be laid off from Darlington Fabrics Corporation at the end of the month. via The Westerly Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/bradford-ri/2008/02/darlington-to-cut-31-jobs?fromrss=1 Promises of jobs, lower taxes part of RI Studio's allure- February 11, 2008 "We would not be able to build a studio" A movie studio could bring about 2,000 jobs that officials peg as high-paying to an area that has suffered recent layoffs. via The Westerly Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/bradford-ri/2008/02/promises-of-jobs-lower-taxes-part-of-ri-stud... Bradford Dye plans - mass layoff' in April- February 9, 2008 "What hangs in the balance is whether that success will continue in Rhode Island, or if Bradford will follow the path of dozens of other Rhode Island manufacturers." A "mass layoff ... will take place in 60 days" at the The Bradford Dyeing Association Inc., President Michael R. Grills said today in a statement that also raised the possibility the company might leave the ... via Providence Business Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/bradford-ri/2008/02/bradford-dye-plans-mass-layoff-in-april?from... Fire totals tribal member's home on King's Factory Road- February 7, 2008 "He's been resting. He's been staying active going for his walks." With time ticking down to a vote on the proposed extension to the teachers' contract in West Warwick, school committee and town council members continue to express differing opinions about the plan. via Coventry Courierhttp://www.topix.net/city/bradford-ri/2008/02/fire-totals-tribal-members-home-on-kings-fac... BDA plans to cut workforce- February 6, 2008 "We're in a mess here, I need help" One of the area's largest employers, Bradford Dyeing Association, will cut about a third of its workforce in 60 days. via The Westerly Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/bradford-ri/2008/02/bda-plans-to-cut-workforce?fromrss=1 Stockman VFW's "Patriot"- February 5, 2008 "It's been my only school influence" Eighth-grader, Mary Catherine Stockman takes first place in VFW's Patriot's Pen essay competition. via The Westerly Sunhttp://www.topix.net/city/bradford-ri/2008/02/stockman-vfws-patriot?fromrss=1 |