Glocester council considers departure from R.I. League of Cities & Towns
GLOCESTER – Members of the Glocester Town Council are considering dropping out of the RI League of Cities and Towns, and they say they have reasons to do so.
"It's the feel of rural towns...
Committee: North Smithfield needs dedicated senior center
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Senior Citizen Advisory Committee presented a position paper to members of the Town Council this month, again urging creation of a dedicated senior center in town.
"There seems...
Resident fees for school facilities remain, cause continued tension in Glocester
GLOCESTER – The Foster/Glocester Regional School Committee will continue to charge residents to use the facilities at Ponaganset High School for adult recreation basketball and volleyball.
At the recent Town Council meeting, Recreation Director Robert...
Newberry bill would reform state’s public records act
PROVIDENCE – In response to what he says is inconsistent and less than timely responses for public information from the state of Rhode Island, House Rep. Brian Newberry submitted legislation to update and reform...
Blood drive, cheer competition & adult derby: Five things to know in Glocester this...
Blood drive
The Glocester Police Department will hold a blood drive at Glocester Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike on Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. To make an appointment to donate, visit ribc.org/drives and...
Seed starting, Cookie Walk & Chipotle fundraiser: Five things to know in North Smithfield...
Seed starting
A seed starting workshop will be held at Scouter’s Hall at 13 Main St. on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more information or to register, contact Ann Lilley at jslilley@yahoo.com.
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Developer offers antique Purple Cat trolley to the town of Glocester
GLOCESTER – Al Costantino wants to give the antique Purple Cat trolley to the town. The trolley was previously a part of the Purple Cat Restaurant in the center of Chepachet Village, and was...
