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Lisa G. McCurdy
Newport Home magazine
While we tend to think of stained glass in religious buildings, Newport has a vast number of secular buildings and private homes that boast these beautiful works of art. Gorgeous, but fragile, stained glass requires expert craftsmanship, intentional care and skilled restoration to keep it looking its best. That’s where Tom and Priscilla Malone, owners and creatives behind Malone Studio in Portsmouth, step in. Priscilla handles glass artistry and design, while Tom works to fabricate the windows, creating beautiful pieces that let in light while allowing for privacy.
Their notable local work, beyond liturgical restoration, can be found in historic properties around the city, including some on Bellevue Avenue, on Salve Regina University’s campus, and in a number of projects with the International Yacht Restoration School including repair of the leaded glass windows aboard Coronet and Dorade, two of the many iconic projects IRYS has tak
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation on Friday approved two innovation grants one for $50,000 for American Mussel Harvesters of North Kingstown, and the other for $49,972 to Flux Marine of East Greenwich.
The directors also approved a $250,000 grant to Polaris MEP, a nonprofit group that runs programs to help manufacturers. Polaris will use the award to develop a technology-transfer program with the University of Rhode Island. The state funding will be matched by federal grants.
Gov. Gina Raimondo, board chairwoman, attended the first few minutes of the meeting and said it was probably her last meeting as governor. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Technology is set to consider her confirmation as U.S. Commerce Secretary on Wednesday, with a full Senate vote soon after.