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On the article Municipal Government Committee Sends Woonsocket Supplemental Tax to Full House
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On the article What's Happening This Weekend in Woonsocket?
Rob Borkowski
9:25 am on Friday, May 10, 2013
ReplyThanks, Matthew - You were correct, it was in fact Saturday. Edited accordingly, folks.
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On the article Woonsocket Budget Carries $3.6 Million Deficit
Rob Borkowski
4:36 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Thanks, John, and my apologies. I've corrected the error.
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On the article Shoplifter Caught With Skirts in Purse, Tags and Sensors Attached
Rob Borkowski
11:40 am on Friday, May 3, 2013
Thanks for pointing that out, Donna - Sorry for the error, everyone.
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On the article Brothers Arrested After Assaulting Man Visiting Elder's Ex-Girlfriend
Rob Borkowski
12:33 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013
After reviewing the report and double checking with Public Information Officer Det. Jamie Paone, it's clear I erred in describing the location of the arrest. The two men were arrested outside Our Pad, not inside. I've edited the story to correct the error.
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On the article Woonsocket Police Find Trio Near Smashed Stadium Windows, Arrest Two
Rob Borkowski
9:49 am on Friday, April 5, 2013
Thanks, Really, but I think Jacqueline was replying to the Rob whose comment I had to delete - a four letter word got past my discerning eye. I'll take compliments anytime, though!
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On the article Woonsocket Police Find Trio Near Smashed Stadium Windows, Arrest Two
Rob Borkowski
12:32 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013
ReplyHi, all - The addresses for the arrested individuals have been added. Sorry I left out that bit of info. I also had to delete Rob's (no relation) comment for offensive language, though I suspect the sentiment is shared by most readers.
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On the article McGuire-Forcier Presses for Discussion on Closing Another Elementary School
Rob Borkowski
9:48 am on Thursday, March 28, 2013
Frankie - You're right that it's about the money: RIDE suggested it as a cost-cutting measure, and the Budget Commission, which is working to make the city financially sound, is probably also interested in the details.
I thought this was clear in the article, but McGuire-Forcier states she's interested in information about the plan, to give to the Budget Commission when they ask about it — not interested in the plan for its own sake.
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On the article Woonsocket Budget Commission Sends New Supplemental Tax Plan To Delegation
Rob Borkowski
6:04 pm on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Lorrie - I had intended to illustrate that by linking to a previous article on the Budget Commission's 5 -year plan to settle the deficit in this sentence:
"As with the former supplemental tax plan, the $2.5 million raised (actually $2,496,000, according to Ward) is one element of a multi-faceted plan to wrest the city from financial insolvency within five years."
Here's the direct link: http://woonsocket.patch.com/articles/budget-commission-5-year-plan-includes-smaller-supplemental-tax
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On the article Judge Rules For City in Former Highway Director's Resignation Dispute
Rob Borkowski
8:32 am on Thursday, March 21, 2013
Michael - I think there's a good case to be made that not all city officials are untrustworthy. The resignations you reference were reportedly the result of present officials' efforts to bring inappropriate actions to light: http://www.necn.com/pages/landing_politics?blockID=119518&tagID=21225
Remember: All global statements are false ;-)
Rob Borkowski
12:32 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013
Hi, Nelson - While I understand your point about the bond holders, the article reports there "may" be no difference between the Budget Commission and a receiver - some predict there will likely be a very big difference between them, but not in the taxpayers' favor.