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Tassoni will not seek re-election to Smithfield council

SMITHFIELD –  Town Council President John Tassoni Jr. has announced that he will not seek re-election to his council seat this fall. Tassoni, a former state senator and long-time public servant, cited his position as president/CEO of the Substance Use…
June 19, 2026
Nicholas Feola

Feola running again in North Providence District 2

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Nicholas Feola has officially announced his candidacy for re-election to the North Providence Town Council representing District 2. He’s pledging to continue his commitment to responsive government, neighborhood improvement, fiscal responsibility, and strong community representation. Since taking…
June 2, 2026
Tyler McFeeters

McFeeters calls for immediate approval of Curtis School roof replacement

PAWTUCKET – City Council candidate Tyler McFeeters is calling on the Pawtucket School Committee to immediately approve the long-planned replacement of the roof at Curtis Elementary School. “There is no greater obligation for a community than protecting its children,” he said. “The…
June 2, 2026
Kevin Carriere

Carriere announces for North Smithfield council

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Resident Kevin Carriere has announced his intention to run for North Smithfield Town Council in the 2026 election. Carriere is a college professor and a third-generation North Smithfielder, son of Richard and Louise Carriere, of North Smithfield,…
June 1, 2026
Sen. David Tikoian with the two AEDs he contributed to Smithfield High School.

Senate passes Tikoian’s bill on AEDs

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Senate has passed legislation introduced by Majority Whip Sen. David Tikoian that would expand the requirement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools while establishing and implementing a cardiac emergency response plan. The bill would…
May 31, 2026

Newberry running for re-election

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Former House Minority Leader and State Rep. Brian C. Newberry, Republican in District 48 North Smithfield and Burrillville, has announced his intention to run for re-election to the seat. “I am proud of my record in recent…
May 31, 2026
Tyler McFeeters and family, left, and David Moran, right.

McFeeters challenges Moran in Pawtucket’s Council District 1

PAWTUCKET – The field so far for City Council District 1 in Pawtucket has Tyler McFeeters challenging longtime incumbent Councilor David Moran. The two Democrats who have announced for the September primary live within a stone’s throw of each other in…
May 26, 2026

Mariorenzi running for School Committee in North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE – As a proud member of the North Providence School Committee since last March, says Anthony Mariorenzi, he remains committed “to supporting the students, families, and educators of our community through meaningful progress and continued investment in our…
May 23, 2026
Frank Pallotta

Pallotta seeks re-election to North Providence school board

NORTH PROVIDENCE – As a member of the North Providence School Committee for 28 years, says Frank Pallotta, he is pleased to announce his candidacy for re-election.  “I want to thank the voters of District 1 and the entire community…
May 20, 2026
Dan Gendron

Gendron announces he’s running for Woonsocket mayor

WOONSOCKET – City Council President Daniel Gendron has announced that, “after overwhelming encouragement from residents across the city and conversations with constituents throughout Woonsocket,” he will officially run for mayor this year. Gendron said the decision comes after months of…
May 19, 2026
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