On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Cranston Herald and Cranston Public Library will co-sponsor a debate between the finalists in the race for mayor.

Republican Citywide Councilman Ken Hopkins and Democratic candidate Maria Bucci will take part in the event, which will be streamed live on the Facebook pages of the Herald and the library. The debate will begin at 7 p.m. and last for one hour. It will be held at the Central Library on Sockanosset Cross Road.

Out of concern for the safety of the participants and the public during the pandemic, the events will not include a live audience.

The format for the debate will largely follow that used during August primary election debates among the Democratic and Republican mayoral candidates, with some minor changes. Daniel Kittredge, the Herald’s editor, will serve as the moderator.

All questions will be developed by the moderator and the Herald’s staff. Suggestions are welcome and may be sent to Kittredge at dan@rhodybeat.com.