The statue has been taken down in the past for repairs, though the last time was close to 50 years ago. The Independent Man statue is raised to the top of the Rhode Island State House.
The Independent Man is seen in midair as the statue is lifted back onto the Rhode Island State House on Dec. 18, 2024. (Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current) “I’ve been waiting for this day. I’m very ...
Sutton, 51, of South Kingstown, became the new chief of the Rhode Island Capitol Police, replacing retiring Chief Joseph Little.