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Brewery to open in Woonsocket as city, state leaders look to revitalize area
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Downtown Woonsocket is filled with empty storefronts, but Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt is hopeful strong revitalization efforts will change that.
Most notably, a brewery is opening at 122 North Main St., which is just down the road from the Stadium Theater. Lops Brewing will include a taproom, trivia and live music.
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Melissa Murray, a Democrat who represents District 24, and Rep. Michael Morin, another Democrat who represents District 49), to help pave the way for the brewery is now headed to the governor.
Murray wins state Senate seat
It came down to getting out and meeting voters, and in the end, Tuesday, Woonsocket City Councilwoman Melissa A. Murray claimed the prize of state Senator Marc A. Cote’s Dist. 24 seat representing Woonsocket and North Smithfield.
Murray, a Democrat, pulled in 3,239 votes between the two communities to best second-place finisher, Independent candidate Glenn F. Dusablon. Richard L. Garrepy, one of the two other Independents in the contest, collected 1,152 votes and Michael Disney, the fourth candidate, 278 votes.
Woonsocket Councilor Murray running for Senate 24
WOONSOCKET – At-large Woonsocket City Councilor Melissa Murray is announcing her candidacy for State Senate District 24, serving Woonsocket and North Smithfield.