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Pawtucket council asks state to front school construction funds to speed Slater Middle School fixes
Summary
Council unanimously approved a resolution asking the General Assembly to authorize state‑fronted financing (a model used for Central Falls) so the city would only need to bond for a capped local share estimated at up to $22.5 million to address Slater Middle School needs.
The City Council unanimously approved a resolution memorializing the General Assembly to authorize a state financing arrangement for Slater Middle School construction or major renovation so the state would front most of the cost and Pawtucket would bond for an estimated local share.
Council leadership said the approach mirrors the…
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