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Salt storage and supply
With stores sold out of salt during the freeze, the council approved a plan for DPW to distribute free salt to residents at city locations, so people can treat their icy sidewalks.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026
MediumRoads
Sidewalk snow clearing gap
A resolution pushes RIPTA to do a better job clearing snow and ice from bus stops, which members said endangers riders. Councilwoman AnderBois added that the state should fully fund RIPTA, noting workers were shoveling stops themselves.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026