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To the Editor: “Hey Mary, that’s too bad about Gorton, that grand ol’ dame, possibly closing, eh?” “Well Mike, all good things must come to an end. The Consolidation Committee … more
Few positions on the ballot get less voter attention than those for School Committee. This has always been a mystery to us, for the committee plays a powerful role and, all things considered, … more
PENSION PROBLEMS? Ward 9 Councilman Steven …
A game of ping-pong has come to an end – for now, as the City Council sustained, Monday, the mayor’s veto of an ordinance requesting that the health care and pension actuary appear before the … more
ALDRICH JUNIOR HIGH
With school enrollment declining and with all three of the city’s junior high schools operating at less than half-capacity, the committee charged with facilities planning is not faced with whether … more
VICTORIOUS: Ward 7 Councilman Charles “C.J.” …
There weren’t any big surprises Tuesday night with the results for the winners of City Council seats, however, the race for the Ward 1 council seat was a nail-biter, as Republican candidate and … more
Rob Cote
After nearly a year of leading the Car Tax Revolt and spending $10,000 on efforts to engage the community in city politics, resident Rob Cote announced early Friday morning that he plans to move out … more
Extending the safety areas on the shorter of Green Airport’s two runways is going to cost “considerably more” than the $77 million initially projected, while the $88 million estimated for … more
REASON TO BE BLUE: Keith LaChapelle displays the …
There’s nothing like a small slip of blue paper to get people riled up, especially if it tells them they won’t be able to register any car if they haven’t paid the outstanding city taxes on one … more
KELLY FREDERICKS
Kelly Fredericks uses the words “perfect storm” when he describes what he found in Rhode Island. Fredericks was named President-CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) Wednesday … more
Balance in government is viewed as a good thing. Having one party control both the legislative and administrative branches is thought to be undesirable, as it concentrates power with one group. … more
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