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Rhode Island Monthly ’ s Partner-Related Events and Promotions
BankNewport CEO Jack Murphy recently joined representatives from the Jamestown Philomenian Library to celebrate the completion of the library ’ s renovation and expansion project , a significant community investment to modernize the library and enhance its capacity to serve all residents . The bank provided a $ 50,000 grant in support of the project , with a special focus on the new addition to the children ’ s room .
From left are Brian Cunningham , vice president and Jamestown branch manager , BankNewport ; Lisa Sheley , director , Jamestown Philomenian Library ; Jack Murphy , president & CEO of BankNewport ; and Eugene Mihaly , chair of the Jamestown Library board of trustees .
Washington Trust ’ s Corporate Headquarters , 23 Broad Street , Westerly , RI
Washington Trust has been named to the Forbes 2024 list of America ’ s Best-in-State Banks . It ’ s the fourth consecutive year the company has won the award , which recognizes institutions that stand out for fulfilling the unique financial needs and expectations of their local communities . Washington Trust received the highest combined score based on an analysis of survey results and publicly available reviews .
50top Pizza USA Italia 2024 named Pasquale ’ s Pizzeria Napoletana the fourteenth best pizza in the USA . Pasquale Illiano , who owns the South Kingstown restaurant , is pictured with his award .
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island held its “ Welcome to Summer ” fundraiser at the Bonnet Shores Beach Club in Narragansett . The night sizzled with entertainment by Rugburn , raffle prizes , food and dancing . More than 600 guests attended , helping raise over
$ 70,000 for the organization .
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