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With Ken Hopkins the declared winner of the Republican Mayoral Primary, Councilman Robert Ferri, the endorsed Democratic nominee for Mayor of Cranston welcomes Ken to the general election, and had …
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By ROBERT FERRI
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9/18/24
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Only a week after the bell rung to begin the General Election race for Cranston mayor, both candidates are already circling each other and throwing their first few jabs.
Cranston City Councilman …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/18/24
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To the Editor,
Mayor Hopkins recently vetoed a zoning change in Alpine Estates which a group of neighbors have opposed for decades. The zoning change would have more than doubled the number of …
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7/17/24
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The city’s mayor and city council may settle their dispute over the use of federal pandemic-era funding in court.
On Friday, June 21, Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins announced that the …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/26/24
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As the state’s stuck in the middle of a housing crisis, a group of Cranston residents asked how a few more houses would solve the problem.
The residents enlisted in the long fight against …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/26/24
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Rule number one, on the job: show up. Rule number two: get the job done.
The current mayor of Cranston has been accused of breaking both rules by a fellow Republican who’s running for his …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/22/24
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Mayor Ken Hopkins announced the introduction of the Community Septic System Loan Program in the city. This program was developed in partnership with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank and the Rhode …
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4/24/24
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Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins has issued an executive order to undertake a sweeping review of all tax exemptions offered to local taxpayers.
The mayor said he has formed “a working group that …
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4/17/24
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Why is Mayor Kenneth Hopkins running for reelection? Simple. “Unfinished business.” He has a list of works-in-progress all throughout the city he’s determined to see through.
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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3/20/24
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“Joanne has been an unparalleled ambassador for Cranstonians and all Rhode Islanders, tirelessly working to provide critical services and resources to those in need. Her innate compassion for …
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2/7/24
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The campaign to re-elect Mayor Kenneth Hopkins has begun in earnest. In the first week of December, Cranstonians have begun receiving letters bearing the mayor’s signature inviting supporters …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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12/6/23
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Mayor Ken Hopkins has released an official statement that he will be moving ahead with the construction of an 8,000 square foot pool to replace the current 22,000 square foot Budlong Pool after years …
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By ED KDONIAN
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10/18/23
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Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins has announced an ordinance to commit $600,000 in ARPA funds to upgrade playground facilities across the city.
“With this initiative we will make sure Cranston …
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9/27/23
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It has been a while since we’ve heard anything about the plans for a Cranston Costco. However, on August 23 Mayor Ken Hopkins announced his excitement and support of a pending formal …
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By ED KDONIAN
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8/30/23
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Hopkins hospitality unlimited!
That was on display – in many ways – last week when upwards of 80 people turned out at Glocester Country Club to show their everlasting love and …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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8/16/23
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Controversy brewed in Cranston last week forcing Mayor Hopkins to put his foot down when the new Topgolf facility announced that it would be taking on the official name of Topgolf Providence.
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By ED KDONIAN
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7/19/23
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The Cranston City Council has given unanimous advice and consent for Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins’ nominee to serve as the next personnel director for the City of Cranston.
Former Councilman …
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4/19/23
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Mayor Ken Hopkins revealed his proposed operating budget for the 2024 fiscal year at a special city council meeting Friday.
“I am pleased to report that Cranston’s financial posture …
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By ED KDONIAN
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4/5/23
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Mayor Ken Hopkins announced Monday that the City of Cranston has been awarded an annual three-year $1.22 million federal grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Staffing …
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2/21/23
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When it comes to building a lasting Cranston, laying the groundwork is essential. In reflecting on the city’s successes and challenges this past year, Mayor Ken Hopkins identified 2022 as a …
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By EMMA BARTLETT
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1/10/23
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