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North Providence councilors say time to start over at old safety complex property; Lombardi bemoans lost revenues

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Town Council members say there’s no way they’ll go along with the new plan from a developer seeking to build more than 90 housing units at the former public safety complex property at 1967 Mineral Spring Ave.…

August 2, 2026

Lincoln Dems also roll with Foulkes

LINCOLN – Adding to a growing trend including in neighboring Cumberland, the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee has endorsed Democrat Helena Foulkes over incumbent Gov. Dan McKee. “The Lincoln Democratic Town Committee sincerely appreciates all the candidates that took time out of…

June 20, 2026

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

Martins Stachowiak won’t run again in Pawtucket’s council District 6; focused on being ‘super mom’

PAWTUCKET – District 6 City Councilor Marlena Martins Stachowiak has announced that she will not seek re-election to the Pawtucket City Council at the conclusion of her current term. After serving the residents of the district and city, Martins Stachowiak…

June 19, 2026

Moran running again in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – District 1 City Councilor David Moran has announced his candidacy for re-election. “I am proud and humbled to currently represent the district, and look forward to meeting the residents during the campaign to garner their support for the…

June 18, 2026

North Providence council trims budget, settles on lower tax increase

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The final tax increase for the coming fiscal year starting July 1 will be 4.82 percent over last year’s tax levy. Town Council President Dino Autiello said the lower rate, down from the original proposed 7 percent…

June 16, 2026

Helena Foulkes makes her case for the endorsement.

Cumberland Democrats go with Foulkes over McKee

CUMBERLAND – In a reversal from four years ago, the Cumberland Democratic Town Committee has endorsed Helena Foulkes over former mayor and incumbent Gov. Dan McKee. See the two make their pitches below. Following months of candidate forums, town committee…

June 16, 2026

Rosa says work not finished as she seeks another term on Pawtucket school board

PAWTUCKET – Angeliz Rosa, an early childhood expert, educator, and first-term School Committee member, announces her campaign for re-election to the Pawtucket School Committee. Rosa said the reason she is running again is simple: her work is not finished. During…

June 10, 2026