Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera, one year in

<p>When Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera was sworn into office last January, COVID-19 vaccinations were becoming available, and infection rates were starting to slowly go down. But a year later, Central Falls is a COVID hot spot once again. We talk to Mayor Rivera about the pandemic's impact on residents, the need for more affordable housing, and plans for a new high school. Tips and ideas? Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rinews@globe.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rinews@globe.com</a>.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>