In pandemic hot spot, Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa sees signs of hope
After eight years as a âtransformationalâ mayor, Diossa is eyeing a run for lieutenant governor
By Edward Fitzpatrick Globe Staff,Updated December 14, 2020, 2:43 p.m.
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Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa, who is concluding his final term after eight years in office.Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. â Eight years ago, Central Falls was facing dark days. The impoverished 1.29-square-mile city had just emerged from bankruptcy, and its former mayor, Charles D. Moreau, was heading to prison after pleading guilty to a federal corruption charge.