Article: Competing train station proposal to get a hearing.

Byline: John Castellucci

Jan. 26--PAWTUCKET -- The mayor is threatening to veto an ordinance that would pave the way for the demolition of the Pawtucket-Central Falls train station and the construction of a small shopping plaza on the property.

Mayor James E. Doyle said he would exercise his veto power if the City Council gives the ordinance second passage without hearing a competing proposal to preserve the train station and restore commuter rail service to the site.

But a veto may not be necessary.

City Council President Donald R. Grebien, who voted with four other council members last week to give first passage to the ordinance, ...

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