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Deb Silva’s husband,

Richard Anthony Silva, 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on January 15, 2026.  

Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Anthony and Mildred (Ruggieri) Silva. 

Richard leaves behind his devoted wife, Deborah (Kiernan) Silva, with whom he shared fifty beautiful years of marriage. He was a proud resident of Glocester for over fifty years and was deeply rooted in the community he loved. 

Richard worked as a nuclear pipe welder at Electric Boat for 42 years, a career he took great pride in. In addition, he enjoyed bartending at the Stage Coach Tavern, where he formed many lasting friendships and connections within the community. He also shared his skills and knowledge by teaching welding at New England Tech. 

In his leisure time, Richard found joy in sailing and bowling, passions that brought him relaxation and happiness throughout his life. 

He is survived by his beloved children, Myles Silva and Lindsay Torti and her husband Larry; and his cherished grandchildren, Marlie Jo Silva, Violette Torti, Garrett Torti, Vivian Silva, and Guinevere Silva, who were the light of his life. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 27th, from 5:00–7:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. at Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, Scituate, RI. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard’s memory may be made to Friends Helping Friends RI, a 501(c)(3) organization that supports community members facing challenges, at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/supporting-friends-helping-friends-ri

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PRESIDENT
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Good evening . DEM test results came in today and we tested negative  for cyanobacteria . We have to have 1 more  negative test in a week for the ban to be lifted .The bad news is the state lab is moving and will not be processing any samples for a few weeks . I am going to see if I can take some samples to a private lab for testing . I spoke to DEM about this and hopefully it can be worked out . So the ban is still in effect for now .The lowering of the lake will commence on Columbus Day weekend so haul your boats out before then . We are already down 12″.

                                            Best,

                                            Deb Silva

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Several Bodies of Water

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend avoiding contact with the following bodies of water due to confirmed cyanobacteria blooms:

• Smith and Sayles Reservoir in Glocester
• Wilson Reservoir in Burrillville
• A section of Waterman Lake (Russell Road Beach) in Glocester
• A section of Wenscott Reservoir (western basin, south of Douglas Avenue) in North Providence/Smithfield

Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are naturally present in bodies of water, but under certain environmental conditions will form harmful algae blooms (HABs). Swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking, is high risk to health and should be avoided at these locations. HABs can produce toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals.

Use caution in all of these areas, as HABs can move locations in ponds and lakes. People should not drink untreated water or eat fish from affected waterbodies. Pet owners should not allow pets to drink or swim in this water.  

Contact with water containing cyanobacteria can irritate the skin, nose, eyes, and throat. Symptoms from ingestion of water can include stomachache, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. Less common symptoms can include dizziness, headache, fever, liver damage, and nervous system damage. Young children and pets are at higher risk for health effects associated with cyanobacteria HABs because they are more likely to ingest water when they are in or around bodies of water. People who have had contact with these ponds and experience those symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.  

If you or your pet come into contact with a cyanobacteria HAB:

• Rinse your skin with clean water right away. 
• Shower and wash your clothes when you get home. 
• If your pet was exposed, wash it with clean water immediately and don’t let it lick algae from its fur. 
• Call a vet if your pet shows signs of illness like tiredness, no eating, vomiting, diarrhea or other symptoms within a day. 
• If you feel sick after contact, call a healthcare provider.   

Affected waters might look bright to dark green, with thick algae floating on the surface. It may resemble green paint, pea soup, or green cottage cheese. If you see water like this, people and pets should avoid contact with the water. 

To report suspected cyanobacteria blooms, contact DEM’s Office of Water Resources at 401-222-4700 Press 6 or DEM.OWRCyano@dem.ri.gov and if possible, send a photograph of the reported algae bloom. For more information and the Freshwater Cyanobacteria Tracker Dashboard that lists current advisories and data, visit: www.dem.ri.gov/bluegreen 

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Boat greeters are an imprtant link in our lake to catch soething that could otherwise harm us or the lake..Please think about this or perhaps a younger family member.

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SDRA meeting tonight! 6:30! Please email deb and shell send you a link @. debsilva7771@gmail.com

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CALL TO ORDER
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PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER
OLD BUSINESS
GATEHOUSE UPDATE
BYLAWS CHANGE APPROVED
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NEW BUSINESS
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