Politics & Government
Senate Hearing On Legislation To Block Tolls Is Wendesday
The Senate Committee on Finance will hear testimony from residents, town officials and business owners across Tiverton, Little Compton and the East Bay on Wednesday.
The Senate Committee on Finance will hear testimony from residents, town officials and business owners on two bills regarding the repeal of the Sakonnet River Bridge transfer.
Town Administrator James Goncalo urged community members to attend the hearing, which will be on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. in room 313 at the State House in Providence.
"The senate is looking primarily for statements from business people in here and in Tiverton," said Councilor Jay J. Lambert. "They are looking to keep those statements to around 2 minutes."
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For anyone who wants to attend and needs a ride, a bus will be available. Please contact Tiverton STOP via email tivertonStop@gmail.com or phone at 401-835-5021.
Previously, local legislators said the county's best chance to block tolls would be by identifying alternative revenue services to keep up with the $38 million maintenance price tag that the four bridges require.
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Are you planning on attending Wednesday's hearing at the State House? If not, how are you pitching in to block tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge?
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