Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Government

Egg My Yard, training cancelled & Easter Hunt: Five things to know in North...

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Women's softball Registration for the North Smithfield Women's Softball League is now open and will run through Saturday, April 1. This softball league is non-competitive, open to women age 18 plus and being a resident...

Grad after party, BLT drawing & rescheduled Egg Hunt: Five things to know in...

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David Gregg The Burrillville Conservation Commission will host David Gregg, executive director of the Rhode Island Natural History Survey for a talk on Wednesday, March 29 on native species, invasive species and Rhode Island's climate...

Confusion, questions abound following temporary hire of grant writer

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A discussion this week of the decision to hire a grant writer on a temporary basis in order to meet deadlines for certain funding initiatives may have led to more questions...

RIDOT: Lane shift Friday will provide safe work zones during Route 146 reconstruction project

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LINCOLN/NORTH SMITHFIELD – On Friday night, March 24, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will shift lanes on I-295 at the Route 146 interchange in Lincoln to provide safe work zones for the start...

Town of Burrillville explores sites for new federally-funded skate park

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BURRILLVILLE – A project to build a new skate park in Burrillville with help from a $500,000 federal grant is now underway, with town officials consulting with local youth as they explore potential new...

Brien submits bill for ‘Christmas in July’ tax holiday

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STATE HOUSE — Rep. Jon Brien, an independent representing District 49 in Woonsocket and North Smithfield, has introduced legislation that would create an annual sales tax holiday. Touted as, "Christmas in July in RI," the legislation...

Grant of $57K will fund construction of pavilions at Steere Hill Farm, Hawkins Pond...

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GLOCESTER – Two properties featuring walking trails maintained by the Glocester Land Trust will soon have new pavilions thanks to a $57,000 grant through the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's Recreation Trails Grants...