Glocester Emergency Management director warns residents to be prepared
GLOCESTER – With the threat of hurricane season looming, including a possible hit from Hurricane Lee, Glocester Emergency Management Director Gerard "Gerry" Mosca is concerned about whether residents are prepared for a disaster.
"My biggest...
State recreation areas in Glocester closed over EEE concerns
GLOCESTER – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has temporarily closed all state-owned recreation properties in town following findings of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in several mosquito samples.
In an announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 13,...
N.S. voters will decide November 7 on $18 million bond for new, single-story police...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – If town voters approve a ballot question at a special election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, North Smithfield will take out an $18 million bond to construct a new, single-story police station...
Major retires after 34 years in Glocester’s tax assessment office
GLOCESTER – Sandra Major has left the building. The tax assessor's office of the Glocester Town Hall, to be exact.
"It was an emotional next day," admitted Town Clerk Jean Fecteau. "It isn't every day...
N.S. council changes plan for multi-generational center: Project officially moves to Halliwell site
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Plans to create a community center inside a renovated Scouter's Hall are officially off the table.
The Town Council voted unanimously Thursday, Sept. 7 to move the project to the 32-acre...
Residents question dumping by Smithfield business on Glocester property
GLOCESTER – West Glocester residents are looking for answers about materials being dumped at 2202 Putnam Pike by Smithfield Peat Company, whose base is located at 295 George Washington Highway, Smithfield. The answers may...
Meat raffle, Art Festival and a little beauty queen: Five things to know in...
Meat raffle
The Glocester Lions Club will hold a meat raffle on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Pinewood Pub at 16 Terry Lane in Chepachet. Doors will open at noon at the event with the raffle...
