4/7/2021
Alexander Kithes, left, and Councilor James Cournoyer.
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WOONSOCKET – A former member of the Woonsocket City Council has filed for a restraining order and other civil measures against a sitting member of the council over what he alleges were “harassing emails and texts.”
Alexander Kithes, who served on the council from August of 2019 to November of 2020, filed for a restraining order against Councilor James Cournoyer on Feb. 5 in Superior Court. He alleges in the complaint that Cournoyer sent him harassing emails and texts and stalked him over a period of several months, leading him to request a no contact or restraining order “to protect myself and my family.”
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Chicopee Council approves funding to clean up remaining buildings at Uniroyal
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11/16/2020 -Chicopee- A view of the former Uniroyal plant West Main and Oak Streets. (Don Treeger / The Republican)
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CHICOPEE A project to complete the cleanup of the old Uniroyal factory campus will move forward with an infusion of $870,000 from the City Council.
“We are getting closer and closer to redeveloping Uniroyal-Facemate, which is really exciting for the city of Chicopee,” Mayor John L. Vieau said.
In July 2019 the City Council approved a $2 million bond to clean asbestos and other hazardous waste from the remaining larger buildings at Uniroyal and to clean and raze the former power plant, which is the most contaminated building on the 72-acre property.
CANTON â The Canton Democratic Committee during its virtual March meeting officially endorsed candidates for town seats.
Members unanimously voted to endorse Town Supervisor Mary Ann Ashley, running for re-election; Town Clerk Karin S. Blackburn, appointed in December and running for the elected position; David K. Nelson and current Councilor James T. Smith, each running for a four-year term on Town Council; and Martha Foley Smith, running for a two-year unexpired Town Council term.
John S. Taillon, Robert T. Santamoor and Paul J. Baxter, all Republicans, have also announced they will vie for council seats.
The four-year terms of Mr. Smith and Councilor Timothy J. Danehy will expire Dec. 31, and the two-year unexpired term of former Councilor Mrs. Blackburn will appear on the November ballot. Mrs. Blackburn transitioned to the town clerkâs office in December by appointment after Clerk Lisa A. Hammondâs retirement, Ms. Foley Smith was then appointed to Mrs. Blackburn