Reps air concern on state’s affordable housing mandate in Glocester, work on forming coalition
GLOCESTER – Officials in several rural and suburban towns say they fear that they won’t get a fair shake when the General Assembly unveils legislation to deal with the shortage of affordable housing.
In reaction,...
Cookie Walk, NSHS student pantry: Five things to know in North Smithfield this week
Cookie Walk
The North Smithfield Public Library will host a Cookie Walk fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 11, with all proceeds to benefit the facility. Guests are invited to fill a bag with homemade cookies for...
Kick-a-thon, Ah the Birds & Nasonville Fire merger vote: Five things to know in...
Tech support
ATEL Tech Time is offering technology support for older adults with smart phones and tablets on Friday, Feb. 10. Free 30-minute one-on-one sessions are available at Bradford, Ashton and Stillwater housing complexes from...
Glocester Town Council recognizes Reichert, Steere for years of service
GLOCESTER – The Glocester Town Council recognized two longtime public servants this week who each spent decades serving on their respective town and school boards.
William Reichert and Walter M.O. Steere, Jr. were presented citations...
Around the Valley: Help with heating, proposed assault weapons ban & educator nominations
The following are briefs and news from around the Blackstone Valley.
Minority caucus proposes reducing sales tax to 5 percent
The Senate Minority Caucus has submitted legislation to amend Title 44, Chapter 18 to reduce the...
Brien appointed to several House committees
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Jon Brien of District 49 in Woonsocket and North Smithfield will serve on the House Oversight, Labor, and State Government and Elections committees for the 2023-24 legislative term following his appointment...
Tea with Tate, Cookie Grams & Seussical the Musical: Five things to know in...
Middle School presents Seussical the Musical
The Ponaganset Middle School Drama Club will present Seussical the Musical on Friday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the school...
