A developer sought to build affordable housing in Johnston, R.I. Then, officials voted to take the land by eminent domain.
Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. said officials will look to build new fire and police stations and a Town Hall there instead – a move that means Johnston will no longer be building a new high school.
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Pawtucket and Johnston residents among four arrested by state police
Multiple arrests were made over the weekend by Rhode Island State Troopers, including individuals charged with domestic ...
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Johnston mayor blocks housing project in favor of new public safety complex
Additionally, a spokesperson for the Housing Network of Rhode Island told 12 News, “Using eminent domain to block affordable housing sets a dangerous precedent and undermines efforts to address the ...
Johnston Town Council votes to begin process of eminent domain on plot of land
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Johnston’s town council has voted unanimously to begin the process of eminent domain to acquire land ...
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Johnston mayor to use eminent domain for public safety complex land
Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena has proposed ending the construction of low-income housing for a new public safety municipal ...