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TESTY EXCHANGES: Mayor Ken Hopkins and Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, the two contenders in the GOP primary for Cranston’s mayoral seat, are seen at an Aug. 26, 2024, debate at the Cranston Public Library. (Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)
A testy exchange
When Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung noted the air in the room was tense, both candidates in the Cranston Herald’s GOP mayoral debate discovered a rare point of agreement. That tension between … more
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Cranston mayor cleared of one nepotism complaint; faces another
Early Tuesday morning, the Rhode Island Ethics Commission “accepted the findings of their lawyers and investigative staff and dismissed the ethics complaint filed against” Cranston Mayor … more
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Cranston mayor files restraining order in ARPA funding dispute
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 … more
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THE VIDEO: Cranston mayoral candidate and Republican state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung released a video criticizing current Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins, alleging he puts in part-time effort. Hopkins responded in a statement provided by his campaign: “Mrs. Fenton-Fung doesn’t have a real platform to run on to be Cranston’s chief executive, so she resorts to cheap videos questioning my Republican credentials and my work habits.”
No-show mayor?
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 … more
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STRIKE: Ferri, alongside his whole family, officially announced his candidacy for mayor at Lang’s Bowlarama on Sunday to a crowd of supporters, Rhode Island politicians, and Olympic bowlers. (Photo by Kevin Fitzpatrick)
Ferri frames up mayoral campaign at bowling alley kickoff
The banquet room of Lang’s Bowlarama on Niantic Avenue was packed Sunday afternoon in support of Democrat City councilman Robert Ferri and his  bid for mayor of Cranston, or maybe to score … more
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If only there was a chance to laugh at the bridge
STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more
Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (Cranston Herald photo)
A vision for Cranston’s future
With the early days of Cranston’s Republican primary for Mayor making headlines state wide, Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung has once again been cast in the spotlight. However, that didn’t stop … more
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WHOLESALE BOMBSHELLS: Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung made waves at her announcement party with allegations regarding Costco. (Cranston Herald photos)
Costco a hot topic in GOP primary
What in other circumstances might be a rather dry question was a hot topic last week in Cranston and among interested parties all over Rhode Island following the first days of the Cranston Republican … more
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Robert Ferri
Robert Ferri announces run for mayor
Cranston City Councilman Robert Ferri announced Tuesday he is running for mayor of Cranston. Ferri is widely regarded as the front-runner for the Democratic nomination, and will face either … more
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Mayoral primary already turning nasty
With a Republican mayoral primary now inevitable, battle lines have been drawn between the camps of incumbent Mayor Kenneth Hopkins and challenger State Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung. … more
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Mayor Hopkins Announces Cranston Bridges and Culverts To Be Inspected
Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins has announced that Cranston is undertaking planned inspections and evaluations of Cranston’s bridges and culverts as part of his administration’s watchdog … more
Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung is officially running for mayor
Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung is officially running for mayor of Cranston In a letter addressed to “My Friends” and accompanying flier acquired by the Cranston Herald, State Rep for the … more
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Mayor Kenneth Hopkins
Opening GOP crossfire in ’24 race for mayor
Kenneth Hopkins dispelled any question last week that he is running for reelection and what he plans to accomplish in a second 4-year term. And Barbara Ann Fenton Fung, who he suggested might want … more
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A lesson in sports terminology
To the Editor;Mayor Hopkins demonstrates his obtuseness in his editorial of Nov. 2 by employing the bowling term “turkey,” (three strikes in a row,) in an attempt to denigrate councilman … more
Cranston Mayor allocates $600K in ARPA funds for city playgrounds
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 … more
Mayor announces Learn365 not an option for Park Theatre purchase
“On Aug 28, I convened a meeting here in my office with key stakeholders in the city regarding the governor’s Learn 365 grant program,” Mayor Hopkins said. “At that meeting, … more
Mayor comments on recent shooting
Much gratitude to the men and women of the Cranston Police Department for their heroic efforts in response to the unfortunate events that occurred yesterday, Wednesday, May 24th. A tragic incident … more
Council overrides Mayor's vetoes to fund senior planner
The city council exercised overrode Mayor Ken Hopkins’ veto of a new position within the planning department at their meeting Monday night by a six to two vote. The override undid a block … more
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Nice, nice with schools & mayor
The Cranston School Committee extended its thanks to the City Council for its efforts in appropriating an additional $570,000 towards the school department’s budget for fiscal year 2023 as well … more
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Mayor’s pool plans hit council snag
The Finance committee voted to continue discussion of an ordinance to spend $350,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Grant (ARPA) Funds to pay for engineering design and development costs regarding … more
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