HOPKINTON - The new district maps that were approved by the Rhode Island Reappointment Commission in December, 2011 will impact many cities and towns throughout the state. Hopkinton could be one of the communities most drastically affected by the redistricting, because it will become split between two house districts, 38 and 39, and have to add a fourth polling location in town.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
To say it's been an interesting week in North Kingstown would be an understatement.
This week, the NK Town Council passed a controversial ordinance restructuring the town's fire department and forcing firefighters to work 24-hour shifts every three days.
In this week's Standard Times, we take a look at the issue and bring you the latest on how the development will affect the NKFD, taxpayers and, ultimately, what type of legal battle could be ahead.
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Southern Rhode Island Newspapers
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