CERT members wanted
The Glocester Emergency Management Agency is looking to recruit volunteers from all walks of life including men, women, students, working and retired persons, those with and without emergency response experience, and everyone and anyone who would like to assist fellow citizens in times of need. Volunteers with the Emergency Shelter Team and the Medical Emergency Distribution System Team will be prepared to dispense medicines, search for injured persons, assist professional responders and much more in the event of a disaster.
All volunteers receive free training and equipment, and will participate in emergency exercises and assist public safety responders when requested. The requirements to become a volunteer are to have a willingness to help and the ability to pass a criminal background check. For more information, sign up here or email EMA Director Gerry Mosca at gerrymosca@glocesterri.org.
Meat raffle
The Glocester Lions Club will hold a meat raffle on Sunday, Jan. 14 with doors to open at noon and the raffle starting at 1 p.m. at Pinewood Pub at 16 Terry Lane in Chepachet. Tickets cost $30 for 26 chances or $60 for three sheets and a free buffet will come with all ticket purchases.
Game dinner
The Ponaganset High School Football Parent Association will host a fundraising game dinner on Sunday, Jan. 21 at Santa Maria Di Prata Society at 29 Walnut Grove Ave. in Cranston starting at noon. Tickets for the four course dinner cost $50 via Venmo to @dianaavelarphillips and must be purchased by Saturday, Jan. 13. Questions can be directed to phsfootballparentsassociation@gmail.com.
Bar Boss
Help Hill’s Tavern bartender Brittany Ford in her quest to be named Bar Boss, win $10,000 and be featured on the cover of Bartender Magazine. Ford, a teacher by day, is currently second place in her group in the competition, and votes can be cast for free once a day here, or purchased with a tax deductible donation to the Kind Campaign – bringing awareness and healing to the negative effects of bullying.
Town meetings
The West Glocester Fire District will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9 starting at 5:30 p.m. at 2410 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Housing Authority will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9 starting at 7 p.m. at the community room at Laurel Crest Apartments at 64 Chestnut Hill Road. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Land Trust will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Town Council will hold a special meeting on on Wednesday, Jan. 10 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Budget Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Conservation Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 11 starting at at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
