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Wastewater revenue bonds for primary clarifier project

The council approved a $6 million interest-free bridge loan from city reserves to keep the primary clarifier project moving while waiting on Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank funding.

3 mentionsLast discussed Jun 24, 2026