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UpdatedSun, Mar 7, 2021 at 7:10 am ET Reply Westerly Town Hall (Google Maps Image) WESTERLY, RI — Westerly's delegates to the State House will address the Town Council Monday to discuss the Rhode Island state budget and its expected impact upon the municipal budget in the upcoming fiscal year. Sen. Dennis Algiere will join Reps. Sam Azzinaro, Brian Patrick Kennedy, and Blake Filippi at a council meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Those who wish to watch or comment should use Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89601668043 or call 929-205-6099 or 877-853-5257. The meeting ID is 896 0166 8043. Council ...

WESTERLY — Saying they needed more information before they could ask voters to support borrowing for sewer-system upgrades, school repairs, and road work, the Town Council has quashed plans to include the projects on the ballot for the upcoming March 2 statewide election. On Monday, the Town Council considered adding questions on borrowing up to $26 million for the local projects to the ballot, which will ask state voters to approve seven bond issues totaling $400 million for projects ranging from higher education, state beaches, recreational facilities, transportation, early childhood c...