Downed transmission line leaves hundreds without power Saturday
BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – A downed transmission line connecting National Grid to the Pascoag Utility District left hundreds of northern Rhode Island residents without power for roughly an hour and a half on Saturday, Dec. 18.
The incident appeared to leave all PUD electric customers in the dark, along with hundreds of National Grid customers in neighboring North Smithfield through the...
Property sales in North Smithfield between Dec. 13 & Dec. 17
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk’s office between Monday, Dec. 13 and Friday, Dec. 17.
425 Iron Mine Hill RoadSeller: Kevin MedeirosBuyer: Joshua & Kerry MidwoodPrice: $672,500
126 Pomona St.Seller: Mary Elizabeth SosaBuyer: Alexander & Paola SpecialePrice: $731,000
22 Bruce DriveSeller: William & Patricia Schwegler Buyer: Gabriel & Elizabeth Lebel Price:$490,000
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Owner of massive Santa, reindeer display aims to help create Christmas memories
GLOCESTER – Motorists traveling on Route 44 in Glocester might do a double-take when passing the field at Chepachet Village Wine and Spirits where, looking ready to take off to the skies, is a large-as-life realistic replica of Santa in his sleigh pulled by reindeer and led by red-nosed Rudolph.
Kevin Kitson, owner of the liquor store, calls the display...
Poem on Second Battle of Nipsachuck wins first place in NSHA art contest
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Heritage Association announced this week that Zachary Simpkins, son of Chirs and Deirdre Simpkins, earned first place in the “Historic NS” art contest.
The association recently sponsored the contest at North Smithfield Middle School in conjunction with the town's Art's Advisory Committee's Town Hall Open House. Members of the committee judged the submissions that...
Upgrades at N.S. library include accessible-friendly push buttons, S.T.E.M. kits and more
NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield Public Library has implemented several upgrades in the past year that will benefit residents, including those with mobility issues, difficulty reading, or an interest in science.
Entering the building is easier now with the installation of push buttons on the exterior and interior doors, a major benefit to those with mobility issues, or merely struggling...
Property sales in Burrillville between Dec. 8 & Dec. 14
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 14.
236-238 Lake Shore DriveSeller: Joaquim & Maria DaSilvaBuyer: Michael Souza Price: $545,000
483 Steere Farm RoadSeller: Eric & Betty BernardBuyer: Derek TherienPrice: $440,000
158 Howard Ave.Seller: Slim Investments, LLCBuyer: Andrew Santos & Alisa FerreiraPrice: $330,000
240 Emerson RoadSeller: Eric LemayBuyer:...
Post 88 receives $5K from Ocean State Power, launches drive for tornado victims
BURRILLVILLE – From a Toy for Tots drive collecting gifts for families in need, to ongoing help for local veterans, to a new effort to collect supplies for tornado victims in Kentucky, members of Berard Desjarlais American Legion Post 88 have been busy in recent weeks.
And the club's charitable efforts received a major boost this week with a...
