Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt Resigns Amid Land-Deal Scandal

Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt has resigned amid a growing scandal over a controversial land deal. The mayor, who has been in office for a decade, cited health concerns as the reason for her abrupt decision. The land deal involved the purchase of five acres of vacant land for $1.1 million, which drew criticism from the City Council. City Council President Christopher Beauchamp has been sworn in as mayor until the next regularly scheduled mayoral election in November 2024.