By Thomas J. Morgan
A year ago today:
The Davis Site Trust, formed by several companies to carry out a latter phase of cleanup at the former Davis tire and chemical dump in Smithfield, asks a federal court to bar William Davis and members of his family from obstructing efforts to finish the cleanup.
5 years ago today:
The State of Rhode Island urges the state Supreme Court to reject an appeal by three corporations seeking to overturn a verdict that found their lead-based paints poisoned children throughout the state.
25 years ago today:
Bills allowing credit card sales in liquor stores and of alcoholic drinks in bars and restaurants have been introduced in the General Assembly. State law now forbids such
sales.