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Mayor: Cranston not the place for proposed ‘pallet housing’
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins continues to push back against a proposal that would create a village of so-called “pallet housing” in Pastore Government Center. Hopkins believes the city has already done its fair share, especially since it’s already home to Harrington Hall, which is the state’s largest men’s shelter. “We just […]
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Cranston officials at odds after mayor cuts 21 city jobs to balance budget
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins is slashing 21 city jobs to reduce spending and balance the city budget, but other city officials are questioning his financial management. In a news release issued Friday afternoon ahead of the holiday weekend, Hopkins said the job cuts along with $1.1 million in other cost-cutting measures […]
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