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A rebirth of the
Blackstone Canal?
By Senator Moore
Nearly two centuries ago in 1823, the Massachusetts Legislature authorized the construction of a canal linking Worcester with the port of Providence, Rhode Island. The canal, which began operation between the two cities in October 1828, was 20 feet or more in width, and lined with white stone where necessary. It ascended 451 feet over its 46 mile length, passing through an original 49 locks plus a further 13 locks added after initial construction. The "slack-water" canal intersected the Blackstone River 16 times over its 45-mile course, and ran in the river itself for 10% of its length. These portions proved troublesome since in summer water was sometimes too low for navigation. Each lock was 70 feet long by 10 feet wide and apparently 3-4 feet deep.
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February 1, 2012
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Moore
gets update on Oxford’s Rt. 20 reconstruction project
February 1, 2012...Sen.
Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, inspects construction drawing with Arthur
Frost of District 3, MADOT, at a planning meeting for the reconstruction
of the Charlton-Oxford segment of Route 20.
Safety and drainage improvements expected to cost $30 million
with 80% federal participation are planned for the 2016-2020 time
period.
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February 1, 2012
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Moore
tours Sutton school construction site; gets update from Superintendent
Friend
Sen. Richard T.
Moore inspected construction progress of the new Sutton Middle-High
School this week with Alan Minkus, Director of Project Management
Services, the General Contractor for the project.
State and Sutton taxpayers are splitting the cost of the $60
million project.
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February 1, 2012
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Moore
honors Isador's Fruit & Deli
Oxford’s go-to
for organic food
Sen. Richard T.
Moore honored Justin Szostakowski, owner of Isador's Fruit and Deli at
261 Main Street in Oxford for his efforts to promote healthy foods.
Moore presented the management with a Senate citation commending
the business for encouraging healthy eating.
Isador’s was created in 2006 to build a new relationship with
local farmers and artisan food producers – one which recognizes the
essential nature of great food. “We believe the greatest recipe must
start with simple, fresh and unfettered ingredients,” explained
Szostakowski.
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