Election 2026: Voters approve bonds for URI health building, Narragansett fire station

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Published Nov 6, 2026, 7:30 AM

Even with the rising cost of living and the threat of higher taxes, voters statewide chose to spend rather than to save, and some of those decisions are set to make a massive impact on South County.

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November 3, 2026 election

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