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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

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

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

Gena Felix running for Senate District 8

PAWTUCKET – Running “with integrity and a commitment to the families who built our community,” Gena Felix has announced a challenge to Sen. Lori Urso in Senate District 8. State Rep. Leonela Felix announced that Gena, her twin sister, will be…

May 18, 2026

Corsini seeks re-election to North Providence School Committee

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Incumbent District 3 North Providence School Committee member Arthur Corsini has announced his intention to seek re-election this year. “I am truly honored to have the opportunity to continue to serve as the District 3 member of…

May 15, 2026

Carvalho announces for Pawtucket City Council District 6 seat

PAWTUCKET – Matthew Carvalho, a lifelong city resident who grew up in the Fairlawn neighborhood and went to school in Woodlawn from kindergarten through grade 8, says he’s running for City Council District 6 against Marlena Martins Stachowiak. “I’m very…

May 13, 2026

Pawtucket budget calls for 3 percent increase, fully funds school request

PAWTUCKET – The city will not see the kind of residential tax hike being requested in several other nearby communities, as Mayor Donald Grebien proposes a of 3 percent increase in taxes for homeowners. The overall tax levy, or amount to…

May 13, 2026

Experienced educator Moschella running for North Providence school board

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Lorraine Moschella has announced her candidacy for the North Providence School Committee at-large seat representing the entire town. A lifelong resident of North Providence, Moschella is running as a Democrat. She said it would be an honor to…

May 11, 2026

Smithfield leaders allow larger hotels along busy corridor

SMITHFIELD – The Town Council has made way for a largerhotel to be built on a long-vacant parcel at the intersection of Routes 7 and 116. Hotels of up to 150 rooms are now allowed within the town’s Economic Growth Overlay…

May 8, 2026

The Town Council hosted a public hearing on the proposal Tuesday.

Smithfield council says no to data centers

SMITHFIELD – Agreeing with the overwhelming sentiment in the room, the Town Council voted Tuesday to effectively ban development of data centers in town. Council chambers were packed with residents opposed to creation of any future data center within Smithfield’s limits,…

May 6, 2026

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

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