Power Line Burial

 
Power Line Burial: Supporters

Dozens of people and groups have come out in support of burying the power lines at India Point Park. The following is a list of only some of the men, women, and organizations who have made known their support for line burial.

 

 

Individuals in Support

  • David Riley, Founder of Friends of India Point Park
  • Patrick C. Lynch, Rhode Island Attorney General
  • David Cicilline, Mayor of Providence
  • Rolland R. Grant, Mayor of East Providence
  • Bob Schacht, Original member of India Point Park Committee
  • Peggy Boyd Sharpe, Original member of India Point Park Committee
  • John Roney, President of Fox Point Citizen's Council
  • Mercedes Monteiro, Chair of Cape Verdean Subcommittee
  • Janet Z. Nolinski, Executive Director of Preserve RI
  • Paul E. Moura, State Representative
  • Daniel DaPonte, State Senator

Organizations in Support

  • Friends of India Point Park
  • East Providence Planning Board
  • Providence City Planning Commission
  • State Planning Council
  • State Department of Environmental Management
  • Providence City Council
  • President of the Rhode Island School of Design
  • President of Johnson & Wales University
  • Members of the College Hill Neighborhood Association
  • Members of the South Main Stree Improvement Association
  • Numerous additional State Representatives and Senators

Above-ground Proposal Supporters

  • Public Utilities Commission
  • Narragansett Electric