Mayor Ordered to Answer Allegations | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

A judge just let a lawsuit against North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi move forward, after a former town worker claimed he was forced to perform personal errands for the mayor—including work on his rental property and dry-cleaning spots—while still on the clock. The mayor denies wrongdoing, saying he paid him directly out of pocket for those tasks. While some claims were dismissed, the core allegations remain, and the town now faces scrutiny over whether Charbatji committed fraud by accepting town pay for off-duty work. This legal battle is far from over—and it’s heating up. Listen in…