‘Disappointed’ Paolino looks to sell St. Joseph’s building after education leaders nix school plan

James Bessette

12/20/2022

JOSEPH R. PAOLINO JR., former Providence mayor and managing partner for Paolino Properties LP, says he's disappointed that the city is not moving forward with the plan for him to donate the former St. Joseph's Hospital building to the city for it to be converted into a new school. /PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

PROVIDENCE – Two years ago, developer Joseph R. Paolino Jr. wanted to give back to the city he once oversaw as mayor by providing property for a new school. His idea was to donate the former St. Joseph’s Hospital on Peace Street to the city to be converted into a new K-8 school, after his…

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