Around the Valley: Mosquito testing, P-EBT & a rabid bat
The following are news briefs and announcements for residents in and around the Blackstone Valley.
DHS, RIDE announce summer P-EBT program benefits for Rhode Island families
The Rhode Island Department of Human Services...
Town hires engineering firm for costly upcoming water tank project
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the Town Council voted unanimously Monday, June 21 to engage an engineering firm to spearhead a project addressing deficiencies with the Slatersville Water Company's one million gallon storage tank...
Murray proposal would raise payments received through RI Works
PROVIDENCE – The 2022 state budget bill approved by the House Finance Committee last week was amended to include elements of legislation sponsored by Sen. Melissa Murray and Rep. Arthur Handy to provide long-overdue...
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French toast for Habitat
Breakfast food truck Sunnyside on the Street will host a french toast stick fundraiser on Friday, June 25 to help Habitat for Humanity West Bay & Northern RI Inc to raise...
Summer meals, pickleball & cornhole: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Community yard sale
Burrillville Helping Burrillville has plans to host a community yard sale on Sunday, June 27 with proceeds going to the Burrillville Christmas fund, which provides a holiday for families in need,...
Ethics commission provides guidance, expected opinion on hiring of councilor’s sister
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Recusal from voting and discussion on matters involving a family member's personal financial interest is all that is required to comply with Rhode Island ethics law, according to an advisory opinion...
Burrillville homeowners will likely see small tax increase, budget down by $100K
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Town Council has approved a fiscal plan for the upcoming year that will see spending decrease by $101,648, but will likely come with a small tax rate increase, due in...
