New Cranston Fire Chief Approved Despite Concerns About Alleged Comments

(Cranston, RI)--The Cranston City Council approved a new fire chief on Monday.Stephen MacIntosh had been appointed acting chief after the retirement of Paul Valletta last month.The vote came despite concerns raised about MacIntosh allegedly making racist comments about hiring standards for firefighters in Providence at a recent Cranston Diversity Commission meeting.Cranston City Council members reviewed minutes from the meeting and heard an audio recording of it.


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