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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

Woonsocket DPW director shreds former Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt for her take on city incinerator

WOONSOCKET – In a strong rebuke of his former boss, Public Works Director Steve D’Agostino took former Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt to task this week for her comments on the legitimacy of officials’ plans to shut down the city’s waste incinerator. City…

October 23, 2026

Greenman keeping an open mind, evaluating as he prepares to become Pawtucket’s mayor

PAWTUCKET – If there’s one thing Adam Greenman has gained a deeper appreciation for since winning the September election for Pawtucket mayor, he says, it has to be the vastness of city government and all the things it touches on a…

October 21, 2026

Rubio highlights community experience and priorities ahead of Nov. 3 election

PAWTUCKET – With the Nov. 3 General Election approaching, At-Large City Councilor Yesenia Rubio is reflecting on her experience in public service and outlining the priorities she believes deserve continued attention, including education, small-business development, housing, fiscal responsibility, senior services,…

October 21, 2026

Liam Kane announces write-in candidacy for Cumberland Fire Committee District 2

CUMBERLAND — Liam Joseph Kane, a Cumberland resident and finance major at Stonehill College, has announced his write-in candidacy for the District 2 seat on the Cumberland Fire Committee. With no declared candidate for the seat, Kane said he saw…

October 21, 2026

Toppi urges Smithfield voters to reject ballot question 19

SMITHFIELD – Currently, departmental capital purchases of more than $10,000 require approval by a majority vote of the Smithfield Town Council. Ballot Question 19 asks voters to approve or reject a $20,000 increase, for a new threshold of $30,000, says…

October 21, 2026

Jones makes closing pitch to North Smithfield voters

NORTH SMITHFIELD – As early voting and mail-in balloting progress across Rhode Island, Town Council candidate Paul Jones is delivering his final pitch to North Smithfield voters, outlining a practical, community-first vision focused on civil leadership and town-wide results. Having…

October 19, 2026

Taylor looks to improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists

LINCOLN – Bonnie Taylor, Democrat running for Lincoln’s District 2 Town Council seat, says she cares about safe streets for all and supports the Lonsdale Complete Streets project. “I often visit Gateway Park, Chase Farm, and Lincoln Woods, and would…

October 19, 2026

Fuller: Why I’m running for North Smithfield Town

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Sean Fuller says he and his wife have built their life in town, and he’s asking for residents’ vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3. “My message: spend carefully, grow thoughtfully, and keep North Smithfield the small town we…

October 18, 2026

Newberry emphasizes protecting quality of life in North Smithfield council run

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Protecting North Smithfield’s quality of life is one of the top priorities that Rebecca DeCristofaro, Ann Lilley and Beth Newberry have established to focus on should they be elected, said Newberry in a news release this week. “I…

October 18, 2026

Mariorenzi cites progress in North Providence schools

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Incumbent North Providence School Committee member Anthony Mariorenzi says he’s proud of the progress happening throughout the town’s school system. “Over the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to be part of a school system that…

October 18, 2026

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