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Commemorative marker for Ray Cox, 'The Baseball Girl'

A researcher wants the city to consider a sign or marker honoring Ray Cox, a vaudeville actress who recorded 'The Baseball Girl' in 1908 and whose ashes were scattered near Roger Williams Park in 1957. The committee was scheduled to hear his request and discuss the process, but no record of the outcome exists.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026

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Rebecca Johnson disability retirement waiver

Two city employees injured on the job missed the 18-month window to file for accidental disability retirement. The committee approved a waiver for Rebecca Johnson so the Retirement Board can hear her case, and continued the similar request from Jessica Nunez.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 8, 2026