Wyatt Detention Facility board chair resigns

By: Philip Eil

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 1,050

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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The volunteer chairperson of the governing board for Rhode Island’s only privately-operated detention facility has resigned after six years, citing his new senior role in state government.

James J. Lombardi III submitted his resignation from the Central Falls Detention Facility Corporation to Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera on May 5. His departure was made public Monday, July 6, at the corporation’s first board meeting since April. Lombardi did not attend the April meeting.

Lombardi was …

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