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Council funds temporary Community Learning Center coordinator while city evaluates bids for $6.9M project
Summary
The mayor said two bids for the $6.9 million Community Learning Center are within budget and a groundbreaking is planned for Aug. 28. The council approved a short-term funding arrangement for a coordinator post so work can move forward while the administration secures longer-term funding.
The Woonsocket City Council on July 14 authorized short‑term funding for a Community Learning Center coordinator while the administration completes bid evaluations and seeks permanent funding.
Mayor Chris Beauchamp said the city received six bids for the project and that two bidders were within the city’s budget depending on alternates; the project is estimated at $6.9 million and a groundbreaking with state officials is tentatively planned for Aug. 28. The administration said about $600,000…
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