Whip Kazarian and Sen. Britto’s statement on governor’s veto of Pleasant Street bill

State House – House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian and Sen. Robert Britto are issuing the following statement concerning the governor’s veto of legislation (2023-H 5206, 2023-S 1097) that would ban heavy commercial trucks from traveling on Pleasant Street in Rumford.

The act would have prohibited commercial motor trucks, with a gross weight rating of 26,001 lbs. or more, from traveling on Pleasant Street / Route 114A in East Providence from between Pawtucket Avenue and the Massachusetts state line.

“The veto is unfortunate because this legislation would have rectified a serious safety and quality of life issue for the residents of East Providence. The bill received unanimous support from Mayor Bob DaSilva, the East Providence City Council, and numerous members from the affected neighborhood. We will continue to advocate for our neighbors and work with all of the stakeholders to determine the next course of action. Our goal is to ensure that this residential road is no longer disrupted by large commercial trucks barreling through the neighborhood,” said Whip Kazarian (D-Dist. 63, East Providence, Pawtucket) and Senator Britto (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket).