Cranston Spends Big on Fountains and Trees

Cranston’s mayor is spending nearly $174K to replace a church fountain — yes, really — sparking debate amid city budget woes. The fountain, donated years ago and long broken, sits in a city right-of-way, making upkeep the city’s responsibility. It’s part of a $4.75M neighborhood revitalization project, with $2.8M in city funds and nearly $2M in federal grants. Meanwhile, city hall’s own landscaping gets a $25K tree replacement — funded by a state grant — after the tree’s canopy was deemed beyond repair. Critics question the spending, but the mayor insists these projects are separate from financial recovery efforts and part of long-planned neighborhood upgrades. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6fcaed84ced3b7dd