Democrat Brightman Wins State Senate Seat in Bristol
In Bristol, Rep Gladys M Brightman defeated Sen Anthony DaPonte to claim the state senate seat. The race drew intense attention as the Democratic town committee's victory appeared at stake, with Brightman leveraging party backing, a strong personal campaign, and her twelve years in the state house. Brightman carried key precincts including the Armory and Court House, while DaPonte topped Gunteras and Reynolds Schools, highlighting district splits and Brightman's home district edge.
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Republican Moderator Clerk Elected in Second District Race
Republicans captured a local victory in the second voting district with Virginia F Ruggiero elected moderator and Adele M Sturdevant as clerk. Ruggiero defeated Elizabeth Cabral 513 to 492 while Sturdevant beat Alice August 553 to 438.
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GOP
Virginia F Ruggiero
Adele M. Sturdevant
Ruggiero
Elizabeth Cabral
Sturdevant
Alice August
Three New Faces On School Board After Election
Three new faces join the school board as the seven member committee reorganizes. Paul Thompson James Salzano and Anthony Peregrea are the incoming members all fathers of young children. The retiring members include Frank Murphy Catherine Bray and Alfred Rego.
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Anthony Perreira
iVingent Saliano
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Catherine Brby
Alfred Rego
Bray
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Murphy
Castriotta Loses Tax Assessor Post After Seven Years
Louis Castriotta, Republican clerk of the board of tax assessors, falls to Democrat Robert Garvin 2944 to 2768 votes after seven years on the board. The defeat linked to public concern over a $25,000 tax revaluation survey, with Garvin likely to push acceptance of the survey completed over a year ago by J. M Cleminshaw Co.
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Louis Castriotta
Board of Tax Assessors
Castriotta
GOP
Robert Garvin
Martin Bianguzzo
Edward Pontes
Garvin
J. M Cleminshaw Co
Frostfish Harvest At Harbor Head Shifts To Night Time
Frostfish dominate waterfront nights with at least 25 spotted between the depot and cove in the harbor. The frostfish or whiting are light attracted and netted or speared, signaling an active season while boats and yacht activity prepare for winter. Weather hints of a mild spell followed by cooling show typical seasonal shift.
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Bullock’s Point
Riverside
Newport
Hillsgrove
Providence
New England
Yacht Club
Jeff Sprenger
Joe Tannenbaum
Russ Lundstrom
Elton Furlong
John White
Sam Everett
Bob Meehan
Dyer
Bill Dyer
Warren
Narragansett Bay
North American Dinghy Racing Assn
Seth Paull
Seth
Bristol approves all referenda questions on ballot
Samuel A Pasqua notes Bristol supports seven referenda with statewide approval. URI bond of 5 million led with 2 454 votes, Rice bond 1 600 2 418, Exeter School 1 750 2 370, Korean Veterans Bonus 2 306, port and flood projects receive broad support, with Bristol Harbor sailing noted as a point of pride.
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Bristol
University of Rhode Island
Rhode Island College of Education
URI
Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence
Exeter School
Woonsocket Channel
Pawtucket
R. I. College of Education
Woonsocket
Del Sesto Leads State in Rhode Island Race
The statewide result shows Del Sesto margin over rival Roberts with 62,455 votes to 7,642 last year. Stevenson and Eisenhower addressed early morning crowds as the nation neared a political realignment. Bristol favored Roberts, while Powers carried the attorney general race. most other state offices favored Democrats, making a Republican governor unlikely.
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Felix Toupin
William E. Powers
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Rhode Island
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