The Washington Trust Co.'s commercial and industrial lending group provided $805,000 in financing to Washington County Turf Farms Inc. at 3738 South County Trail.
The turf farm, owned by Darrell Bouchard, is a 100-acre farm that has been providing stripping, grading and complete sod installations for both commercial and residential properties since 1970.
"Washington County Turf Farms has a proven record of thriving despite the difficult economy," said Joseph MarcAurele, Washington Trust chairman, president and CEO.
Providence, RI Shawmut Design and Construction celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking for the 195 District Park Pavilion, marking the start of construction on a facility that will feature year-round dining and support space for park operations. In addition to the 3,500 s/f building, the project will include infrastructure upgrades