NEW: Cicilline Opens Woonsocket Office
Monday, January 09, 2012
Today, U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) opened a Woonsocket Congressional Satellite Office to serve constituents in northern Rhode Island. The new office will allow Congressman Cicilline and members of his staff to meet regularly with constituents and more easily provide assistance with federal agencies.
“I am looking forward to the opportunities that this office will provide to better serve residents of northern Rhode Island. I encourage constituents to contact my Woonsocket office with any concerns they might have. Whether you are looking for help with Social Security, would like to apply to a military academy, or need assistance for your small business, my office is here to serve and ensure that the federal government works for you,” said Congressman Cicilline.
“Congressman Cicilline’s satellite office is a great addition to the Woonsocket City Hall and I extend my welcome to him and his staff. The opening of Congressman Cicilline’s office was a perfect opportunity to expand services for Woonsocket residents as well as utilize some of the empty space at City Hall,” said Woonsocket Mayor Leo Fontaine.
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“The opening of Congressman Cicilline’s satellite office in City Hall is indicative of how we can bring everybody together to serve Woonsocket residents, and it is something that needs to happen. Woonsocket is an important place, and by Congressman Cicilline putting roots here in City Hall, it shows that he recognizes it as an important place. I appreciate it personally and I am sure the city does as well,” said Woonsocket Councilman Christopher Beauchamp.
“I thank Mayor Fontaine and the Woonsocket City Council for their support in opening the Woonsocket Congressional Satellite Office,” said Cicilline.
The Woonsocket satellite office will be open from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Mondays, and Rhode Islanders can reach a member of Congressman Cicilline’s staff during these hours by calling 401-597-6611. Residents can also contact Congressman Cicilline's Pawtucket office on weekdays between 8:30 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. by calling 401-729-5600.
For a complete list of services offered by Congressman Cicilline's office, please visit www.cicilline.house.gov.
