Friday, March 29, 2024

Government

Food trucks in Chepachet raise safety concerns; Chief questions enforcement authority

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GLOCESTER – Food trucks parked along Putnam Pike in Chepachet Village are raising safety concerns among residents. At the recent Glocester Town Council meeting, Councilor Cheryl Greathouse questioned if police Chief Joseph DelPrete could remove...

Joy with Jasmine, voting deadline & lane closures: Five things to know in...

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Joy with Jasmine North Smithfield Public Library will hold Joy with Jasmine at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb 27, an opportunity to read with a therapy dog open to children ages 7-11. Participants will have...

Chief: Costs rising on police station project; Public meeting scheduled for March 6

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GLOCESTER – No matter what the Glocester Town Council decides regarding plans for a new or renovated police station, costs continue to rise. At the recent Town Council meeting, Police Chief Joseph DelPrete explained that...

Burrillville schools would cut 9.5 staff members under governor’s proposed budget

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BURRILLVILLE – The state budget proposed by Gov. Dan McKee would see major cuts in funding for the Burrillville School District for the second consecutive year, creating a need to reduce staffing and programs...

Former assistant who filed discrimination suit resigns in North Smithfield

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The town employee who filed a lawsuit against Town Administrator Paul Zwolenski in 2022 alleging employment discrimination submitted a letter of resignation in North Smithfield and is no longer working for...

Tensions over use of athletic facilities continue as Glocester council looks at cost for...

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GLOCESTER – The Glocester Town Council is investigating the cost of upkeep for baseball fields in town, particularly those used by Foster-Glocester Regional Schools, which councilors note have been charging residents for use of...

Rea bill would sunset state’s meal & beverage tax

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PROVIDENCE – The impact inflation is having on full service meal prices, compounded with the state’s meal and beverage tax, may disincentivize patrons from dining out – on top of the recent transportation hurdles Rhode...