Robert “Bob” Pacheco arrived at Reliable Market in Oak Bluffs at 7:00 a.m. on September 3, 2022, to work, just like he always does. He put on his white butcher coat, tied on his white butcher apron, walked over to the meat counter, and started grinding hamburger, weighing it and packaging it up along with ribs, loins, sirloins, rounds, shanks, even meatballs to stock the store
Read what PPS writes:
In spite of the pandemic and dire economic challenges, Providence is experiencing a building boom with construction activity continuing through lockdowns and pauses. Protection of historic buildings exists in this old American city through seven local historic districts containing approximately 2500 properties– though PPS advocates for far more designation. The city’s historic beauty continues to draw newcomers from bigger and more expensive places who appreciate the quality of life and architecture that Providence offers.
Why, then, would a member of the community nominate the city of Providence to the Most Endangered Properties list? In a sentence: we are a river city in the Ocean State, and the impacts of climate change and sea level rise will affect Providence’s built and cultural heritage in both incremental and profound ways.