Head of RI public transit agency to resign following hit-and-run charge

Alviti said RIPTA’s lawyers are still finalizing the terms of the separation agreement, and the board will meet on Tuesday to vote to approve or disapprove the agreement. It’s unclear what sort of severance payment Avedisian will receive, though his contract allows for up to six months’ pay in the case of a termination. Scott Avedisian, who is also the former mayor of Warwick, submitted a resignation letter to Governor Dan McKee on Thursday, according to RIPTA Board Chair Peter Alviti. PROVIDENCE — The head of Rhode Island’s public transit...