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Two big hits cause budget damage in North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE – A pair of sizable financial hits are to blame for a major tax increase proposed in this town. Mayor Charles Lombardi and Finance Director Maria Vallee said a proposed 7 percent tax increase would exceed the state cap…
May 1, 2026
Jon Brien

Brien announces re-election campaign in House District 49

State Rep. Jon Brien, an Independent serving House District 49 in Woonsocket/North Smithfield, has announced his plans to run for re-election. Brien cited health care, housing, rising energy costs, safe streets and secure elections as issues facing every Rhode Islander…
May 4, 2026
Lawmakers raise concerns over North Smithfield road situation

Lawmakers raise concerns over North Smithfield road situation

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Three local lawmakers issued a joint statement of concern this week over the future traffic situation on Smithfield Road (Route 146A) along the North Smithfield/Woonsocket border as a result of the planned Nasuti Elementary School. They are…
May 2, 2026
Claudia Wack

Poll: Housing costs and availability top concerns for voter

Rhode Islanders overwhelmingly support development of more housing, a fact often lost amid the noise of a small number of vocal opponents opposed to individual projects, say advocates. That’s a key takeaway from a new statewide poll by YouGov on…
April 23, 2026
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