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Residents urge silent fireworks, school repairs and community programs during public comment
Summary
During public comment at the Woonsocket City Council meeting, residents asked the city to use silent fireworks, raised concerns about school building repairs and funding, promoted a local nonprofit’s financial literacy classes tied to Rhode Island Works, and announced a communal wedding event for residents.
Several residents and community leaders used the meeting's public-comment period to raise issues ranging from fireworks noise and public-records delays to school maintenance, local nonprofits and a community wedding event.
Reverend Rhonda Sharon of 1025 Park Avenue urged the city to use "laser or the silent ones" for the upcoming fireworks display to reduce harm to veterans, people with PTSD and animals. Sharon also said she had submitted a public records request last July, resubmitted it six weeks ago, and had not yet received a response; she asked whether there is a time limit for responses.
Charlene Martinez, CEO and founder of Sincere Multi Service, said her nonprofit provides…
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