Posts Tagged ‘Chris Paplauskas’
Cranston’s First Retail Cannabis Store was planned for the former Pizza Hut. Now? Maybe Not.
Ancora Partners says it invested more than $500,000 preparing a cannabis store at the former Pizza Hut on Reservoir Avenue. But no state license was issued, Rhode Island reset the application process, and questions remain about the location, ownership and political campaign now covering the property.
Read MoreCranston at the Crossroads: Who Can Lead Rhode Island’s Second-Largest City Through What Comes Next?
Cranston’s next mayoral race is already beginning. With Mayor Ken Hopkins term-limited, Budlong Pool reopening, budget strain unresolved, and both parties facing internal questions, Rhode Island’s second-largest city is at a crossroads.
Read MoreLocal Leaders Join Staff Team at Cranston City Hall – Chris Paplauskas and Nicole Renzulli
New faces can be found at Cranston City Hall. But, both will be familiar to most Cranston residents. This week, Chris Paplauskas, former member of the Cranston City Council and Nicole Renzulli, also a former Council Member and a current Planning Commission member, will join the staff at City Hall. Chris Paplauskas has joined the…
Read MoreA jewel for Cranston’s Knightsville – ahead of schedule (updated)
In the planning since pre-pandemic times, the Knightsville Park is about to be debuted – in all its glory. “Knightsville is an amazing, historic neighborhood that holds a special place in all of our hearts. The new park will serve our community as a gathering place to have arts festivals, farmers markets, concerts, meaningful community…
Read MoreWhat happened – and what’s happening at Cranston’s Knightsville gazebo
A few days ago pictures went around on social media of the taking down of the iconic Knightsville gazebo. The photo received over 245 comments, many of which were negative and questioning of what was happening. Cranston has announced what the plans were for the area, repeatedly, over the last two years. The rotting gazebo…
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