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Nov. 04, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Our speaker, will be Maggie Laurianno is the Director of Communications at East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), a private, non-profit health and human services agency that has been serving residents of Rhode Island’s East Bay region for more than 60 years. Ms. Laurianno is responsible for fundraising and internal and external communication at EBCAP. She leads a team of three in managing the agency’s online presence, publicity in print and advertising, as well as donor recruitment and stewardship. She will give an overview of EBCAP and highlight some of the agency’s critical services – including East Bay Recovery Center (the beneficiary of Bristol Rotary’s Charities Foundation’s matching gift challenge). |
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Nov. 18, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Our speaker will be Greg Marsili, Bristol Harbormaster: Gregg Marsili served 21 years in the United States Coast Guard, retiring in June 2013. His personal awards include three Coast Guard Commendation Medals, two Coast Guard Achievement Medals, three Commandant’s Letter of Commendation Ribbons, seven Good Conduct Awards, and numerous team and unit awards.
Following his retirement, Gregg was appointed Harbormaster for the Town of Bristol. Over the past 13 years, he has transformed the Bristol Harbor waterfront into a destination for transient boaters, expanding the marina and added a fuel dock.
Gregg lives with his wife, Amanda, and their two children, Nicholas and Gabriella.
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Dec. 02, 2026 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Brian Williams, President of RWU. Brian is the current Interim President of Roger Williams University since 2026. Prior to his presidency, Brian joined RWU in 2017 as the VP of Enrollment Management and Marketing, and served as Chief of Staff from 2019 onward. He has worked 30 years in higher ed administration.
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Dec. 16, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Melissa Cordeiros, Bristol Town Clerk, is our speaker. Under Melissa's stewardship, the Town Clerk's office has undergone a remarkable modernization drive, embracing digital platforms to streamline services. The Bristol Town Clerk's Office serves as a vital conduit between the citizenry and local governance, embodying a tradition that traces its origins to ancient times. Reflecting on this legacy, Melissa considers it a profound honor to serve the diverse and vibrant community of Bristol, a town whose population has flourished to over 22,493 since its founding in 1680. Melissa remains steadfast in her commitment to fostering inclusive governance and enhancing civic engagement for generations to come.
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