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Union Fire District of South Kingstown Appoints New Warden

The Union Fire District of South Kingstown added a familiar face to its warden leadership with former Deputy Chief Richard Collinson.

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Richard Collinson was sworn in on Jan. 3, as a member of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown Board of Wardens.
Richard Collinson was sworn in on Jan. 3, as a member of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown Board of Wardens. (Union Fire District of South Kingstown)

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI —The Union Fire District of South Kingstown added a familiar face to its warden leadership.

Richard Collinson was sworn in on Jan. 3, as a member of the Union Fire District of South Kingstown Board of Wardens. Collinson replaces Warden Andre Boisvert, who died unexpectedly last fall.

Collinson is a familiar face with the Union Fire District. He was a longtime firefighter and retired as the department's deputy chief.

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Fire officials said he is looking forward to once again serving the Union Fire District of South Kingstown.

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