Politics & Government

Clockwise from top left are Beth Newberry, David Punchak, Kevin Carriere, Ann Lilley, Sean Fuller, Paul Jones, Michael Plante, and Rebecca DeCristofaro.

Eight seek votes for one of five seats on the North Smithfield Town Council

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Several of the candidates for North Smithfield Town Council are indicating a desire for a more collaborative and civil approach in town, a fresh reality where things get done for taxpayers and partisan bickering is left behind. Eight…

October 30, 2026

Nikolopoulos running for brighter and safer Smithfield

SMITHFIELD – Haralabos “Bobby” Nikolopoulos, candidate for Smithfield Town Council on the Good Government Team of Professionals, says he is leveraging his complex engineering background, management experience, and analytical problem-solving skills to help guide Smithfield toward a stronger future. Nikolopoulos…

October 30, 2026

Why Lincoln Democrats endorsed an independent

I have been involved in Lincoln’s government in some way, shape or form for over a decade. I closely follow news coming out of Town Hall, participate often at town meetings, frequently meet with our elected officials, and was a…

October 30, 2026

Alba: Education is a central issue in House District 53

SMITHFIELD – Suzy Alba, candidate for state representative in House District 53, said advocating for our public schools will be one of her priorities in the General Assembly. She points to her record while serving on the Smithfield Town Council,…

October 30, 2026

From left are Chris Beauchamp, Valerie Gonzalez, Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, and Dan Gendron.

Woonsocket mayoral candidates respond after leaving names off Baldelli-Hunt opposition letter

WOONSOCKET – It’s the letter that’s sent political reverberations throughout the city a few days before the Nov. 3 election, with local elected leaders achieving a rare mostly unified front. On Wednesday, 15 local elected officials signed onto a letter…

October 29, 2026

Fifteen elected leaders in Woonsocket issue joint opposition to Baldelli-Hunt’s candidacy

Dear friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens of Woonsocket, We come from different political parties and serve at different levels of local and state government. We bring different perspectives, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. We do not agree on every issue,…

October 28, 2026

Incumbent Santoro also running write-in campaign for Cumberland Fire Committee District 2

CUMBERLAND – Incumbent District 2 Cumberland Fire Committee member Paul Santoro didn’t file to run through official channels, but he’s now mounting a write-in campaign to keep the seat. Liam Kane announced his write-in candidacy for the seat last week,…

October 26, 2026

Jones: North Smithfield needs to do better for seniors and veterans

With election day approaching, Town Council candidate Paul Jones is issuing what he says is a deeply personal call to action, urging North Smithfield to better support local seniors, veterans, and military families. For Jones, senior care isn’t just a…

October 26, 2026

It’s workhorse vs. show horse for Woonsocket mayor

WOONSOCKET – The race for mayor features two visions for what the position should entail: City Council President Dan Gendron says the mayor should be leading from the top, guiding the overall direction of the city by managing people and strategies. …

October 26, 2026

Residents rally for Valerie Gonzalez

WOONSOCKET — “Make a Difference” was printed on the red apparel. On Saturday at the Court Street Bridge, 74 volunteers put those words into action by showing up for Councilor Valerie Gonzalez, said the council candidate. The honk-and-wave had the sound and…

October 26, 2026

Flynn: Prepared to face Woonsocket’s challenges with hard work, independence, and experience

WOONSOCKET – Independent City Council candidate Damon Flynn says he recognizes that Woonsocket may face difficult decisions in the years ahead, particularly regarding the city’s financial outlook and the future of the sludge treatment plant. Flynn says these challenges will require careful…

October 23, 2026

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