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• Cranston searches for Budlong Pool cover after contractor ceases operations (turnto10.com) — Cranston's Budlong Pool has run into another delay as the contractor, Vantage Builders, shut down before delivering a custom winter cover for the newly reopened 8,000‑square‑foot pool. City officials say the roughly $40,000 cover is optional and hadn't been paid for, but they're now scrambling to find another vendor before debris and weather take a toll. More than 7,000 swimmers used the pool during its six‑week 2026 season.
• 10 spots you need to try for the best tacos in RI (providencejournal.com) — Cranston taco lovers get a shout-out with La Eskina Gastronomía Mexicana on Laurel Hill Avenue praised for generous, flavorful carnitas and asada tacos. The statewide roundup also notes a popular taco truck on Cranston Street in Providence, giving locals several nearby options when they're craving authentic Mexican flavors and hearty portions.
• In the News… quick recap of the News of the week, ending Oct. 2, 2026 (rinewstoday.com) — Cranston residents face several local changes this week, from a new fountain planned for Cranston Street in Knightsville to the loss of a Route 37 shortcut as RIDOT removes the Power Road bridge. Police have added a BearCat vehicle, and the long-delayed Budlong Pool now needs a new contractor for a $40,000 winter cover. The recap also touches on statewide health, housing, and education developments.
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