North Smithfield secures $375,000 COPS grant; Debate on future of police station continues
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The federal Justice Department’s Office of Community Policing Services has awarded the town a grant of $375,000, funding officials say will be used to purchase needed equipment for the North Smithfield...
In Glocester, focus on preservation includes planning, with state and federal influence
GLOCESTER – People are preserving the past in Glocester with more than a little help from forces both in and outside of the town.
In Chepachet on Main Street is one example, where historic...
Project to build trail, playground at Beckwith Bruckshaw lodge moves forward in Burrillville
BURRILLVILLE – Plans to utilize two town-owned properties in Pascoag to offer recreation for residents, including a walking trail and playground, are now moving forward, with a master plan for the project set to...
New grant writer already at work in N.S.; Solicitor says hiring should be done...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A grant writer who has had success securing millions for towns across the state is already working to win funds for the town of North Smithfield, while Solicitor David Igliozzi has...
Irish Step Dancers, Coffee & Conversations: Five things to know in Glocester this week
Snowfall
Rainfall Tuesday morning in Glocester is expected to turn to a wintry mix with snow starting at noon. The latest forecast shows the town expecting 5-7 inches with high wind gusts Tuesday evening causing...
Self defense, hydrant flushing: Five things to know in North Smithfield this week
Self defense class
There are still spots remaining in a free self defense class offered by the North Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department that begins this evening, on Monday, March 13. The class,...
Retro Game night, Open Skate: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Storm
Don't put away those shovels yet!
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for areas including northern Rhode Island from 8 p.m. on Monday, March 13 through 8 a.m. Wednesday morning....
