Central Falls residents support amending city charter to create a school board

Central Falls residents support amending city charter to create a school board

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) — Central Falls residents supported the effort to change the city charter to create a school board Tuesday night. According to the Board of Elections, 91% voted in favor of creating a school board. This comes after Mayor Maria Rivera announced her desire to see the return of local control of schools for the first time since 1991. The board will be made up of four elected members and five community-appointed members. …

Residents approve Question 1 for new school board in Central Falls

CENTRAL FALLS – Question 1 on the Special Election ballot in Central Falls received 91 percent approval from residents on Tuesday.