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Last Week in RI: Towns Fighting Firefighters

Miss anything that happened last week? Take a look at some of the top stories from around Rhode Island. Click the headlines to read the full story.

Monday, Oct. 7

UPDATED: Cranston Woman Killed in Foxboro Car Crash

A 24-year-old Cranston woman was pronounced dead after an early Sunday morning car accident on Route 95 Southbound in Foxboro.

Tuesday, Oct. 8

Judge Issues Partial 'Stay,' Sends FF Case To Supreme Court

After a whirlwind 10 days since the State Labor Relations Board issued a ruling that the town must return firefighters to their previous four-platoon shift schedule, Superior Court Judge Brian Stern issued a partial stay of that decision Monday. 

Wednesday, Oct. 9

Town's Firefighter Legal Fees Top $450,000

North Kingstown has spent $451,000 in legal fees related to the firefighter union since July 2011, according to a memo released Monday by Town Manager Mike Embury. 


How Did Challenger Triple Vote Count of Incumbent Mayor?

Within minutes of the polls closing in Woonsocket for the mayoral primary on Oct. 8, it was clear that state Rep. Lisa Baldelli-Hunt was cruising to a victory over Mayor Leo Fontaine and challenger Dave Fisher. Five factors led to her landslide victory.

Thursday, Oct. 10

Hops Farmer Looks To Open Brewery

Matt and Kara Richardson first started making beer around 10 years ago, just for themselves. Now, he plans to make it for the public.

Friday, Oct. 11

Judge Orders Vote on CCFD Budget Plan

Superior Court Judge Brian Stern ordered the Central Coventry Fire District Board of Directors to vote on a proposed budget plan after the board failed to consider one of three proposals as scheduled Thursday night.


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