CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. -- Mayor James A. Diossa and City Council President William Benson Jr. rarely agree on anything, but on Thursday they reached common ground. The elected officials have partnered to have City Council meetings run on cable television.
Starting Saturday, Thursday's meeting will be cablecast from 11:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m. on the Statewide Interconnect.
''Open and transparent government is crucial for our city's success moving forward," Diossa said.
Added Benson: "Many of our city's residents work late and have child care difficulties. Televising our meetings will be a way for them to interact with their council."
On Cox Cable, the meetings will be cablecast on Channel 13, 14 & 15. Verizon will offer them on Channel 32, 33 & 34. Full Channel will carry them on Channel 13, 14 & 15.