Edward Cooney
Edward J. Cooney is a former president of the North Kingstown Town Council and vice president and treasurer of Nortek, Inc.
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Edward J. Cooney is a former president of the North Kingstown Town Council and vice president and treasurer of Nortek, Inc.
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