Blasting, bingo, pet food & Galentine’s: Seven things to know in Glocester this week
Blasting
The Glocester Police Department is notifying residents of permitted preliminary blasting in the area of 812 Putnam Pike at the Vinagro gravel pit site. Blasting will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 30 between the...
Stocked ponds, Love Affair & winter walks: Five things to know in Burrillville this...
Ponds stocked
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has stocked 11 freshwater ponds across the state with rainbow trout, brook trout, and Sebago salmon.
DEM stocked Peck Pond and Round Top Ponds in Burrillville, along...
Survey, Flag raising & DPW auction: Five things to know in North Smithfield this...
Auction
The North Smithfield Department of Public Works has scheduled a vehicle/equipment auction, to be run starting this week by govdeals.com. All information about the auction will be posted on the website with bids also...
With deep roots, rich history Glocester could play vital role in state’s celebration of...
GLOCESTER – Plans are gearing up for Rhode Island's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 2026, and Glocester is planning on being an important part of it.
Three...
Emergency communication upgrades totaling $1.7 million get underway in Burrillville
BURRILLVILLE – Major improvements to the town's emergency communications system, including the dispatch center, radios, cameras and more, are now on the horizon in Burrillville, with a multi-faceted $1.7 million plan made possible through...
Glocester Town Council looks for ways to address flooding on Joe Sweet Road
GLOCESTER – Recent storm conditions, including the increase in rainfall, have led to major problems for some homeowners, especially those along a portion of Joe Sweet Road. Runoff from one of the town's land...
Cameras coming to Pacheco, other town parks in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Wireless cameras will soon keep a watchful eye over recreation areas in North Smithfield in an effort aimed at curbing vandalism and crime in town parks.
Public Works Director Raymond Pendergast...
