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The Police Station Renovation
The North Smithfield police station has been a problem since 2014. In this episode, Elizabeth Hammond and Sarah LaFontaine break down the full history — from the original $5.4 million bond that wasn't enough, to a failed $20 million ballot measure, to the $9 million bond that finally passed in early 2026.
They dig into what "minimum standards" actually means for the officers and residents who use the building, why crumbling brick, exposed wiring, and asbestos have been left unaddressed for decades, and what the difference between a "police station" and a "public safety complex" really…
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