Murray bill would create new tax bracket for those making more than $475K
PROVIDENCE - A bill sponsored by Sen. Melissa Murray, a Democrat representing District 24 in Woonsocket and North Smithfield, along with Rep. Karen Alzate of Pawtucket would raise revenue by adding a new tax...
Patients, staff make case for Zambarano as McKee meets for talks
BURRILLVILLE – A woman with chronic epilepsy who came to the hospital unable to move or understand even basic cues such as colors and shapes; a man who cannot speak, and can only eat...
Goodwin retires from N.S. Animal Control, Miller is new ACO
NORTH SMITHFIELD – If you search for the name, "Scott Goodwin," and "North Smithfield Animal Control," on Google, a picture of life on the job, which falls under the umbrella of the Public Works...
Town looks to recoup $75K on Kendall Dean delays, mediation begins Tuesday
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town officials have notified the contractor that renovated Town Hall of their intent to recoup $75,200 from a contract totaling more than $3 million due to the project not being completed...
Burrillville lags behind on percent of residents taking first dose of vaccine
BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville is behind other cities and town in Rhode Island on the percent of the residents who have received their first vaccination against COVID-19, according to the latest data released by the...
Zoners grant special use permit for Holliston Sand solar
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the North Smithfield Zoning Board have unanimously approved a special use permit for a 977-kilowatt solar project on a property owned by Holliston Sand Company.
The lot, a 47-acre subdivision...
Cruz, Paolino sponsor bill looking to limit governor’s emergency powers
PROVIDENCE – Five members of the Senate Republican caucus have sponsored legislation that would limit the governor to one 30-day renewal of a declaration of emergency without a joint resolution of the General Assembly...
