Around the Valley

The following are briefs and news from around the Blackstone Valley. Police chiefs plan for Super Bowl enforcement The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association is reminding the public that law enforcement will be out in full force around Super Bowl Sunday, and that it is never acceptable to drive while impaired.The group scheduled press event leading into Super Bowl Sunday to...

NORTH SMITHFIELD – She led the town for four terms, and has spent the past six years working under now Gov. Dan McKee, starting her tenure when he served as lieutenant governor. Now, former Town Administrator Paulette Hamilton has said she plans to retire from state service in the near future, and has been named the new executive director...

‘Recovery TV’ Expands to another local TV channel John Tassoni, president of The Sentinel Media Group, and host of Recovery TV has announced the expansion of RECOVERY TV on another broadcast television outlet.  “Recovery TV” is a 30-minute television show that features Tassoni discussing the issues pertaining to the addiction epidemic, along with information and guidance on services that are available.  Recovery...

The following are briefs and news from around the Blackstone Valley. The Gaspee Days Committee to hold ‘The Path to Freedom Started Here’ Gala  250 years ago - on June 9, 1772 - the British H.M.S. Gaspee Schooner was burned by colonists on Narragansett Bay in Warwick. Now in 2022, the RI 250th Semiquincentennial Commission, established through the RI General Assembly,...

The following are briefs and news from around the Blackstone Valley. Town of Smithfield to host parents' forum on substance abuse The town of Smithfield and the Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI will be sponsoring a Parents' Forum on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Smithfield High School Auditorium. The event will bring together experts...

PROVIDENCE – Local nonprofits on the frontlines of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic have until Monday, Dec. 6 apply for grants of up to $100,000. There is $4.5 million available in total in federal Coronavirus Relief Funding to the state. “Nonprofits have had an immeasurable impact on our communities during this pandemic, and we must make sure they get the support...

WOONSOCKET – Veterans from across Rhode Island and neighboring communities are invited this Sunday, Oct. 17 to an event aimed at honoring the region's contributions to World War II both at home and abroad. American Legion Post 85 and the Heritage Harbor Foundation will hold a site dedication for a new World War II Memorial at an event to...