Public input sought on EPA’s $11 million plan for Oxford Road Superfund site
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a proposed plan to cleanup groundwater at the Landfill and Resource Recovery, Inc. Superfund Site located on Oxford Road in North Smithfield.
The proposed plan's...
Objection by association postpones hearing on High Rocks expansion
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The developer of a former mill that currently holds 132 condominium units is looking to expand as part of a long neglected obligation to the town to establish affordable housing on...
Carport solar applicant looks for zoning change on Route 102
BURRILLVILLE – A solar developer is seeking a zone change to build a carport array on a property on Broncos Highway, noting the lot has been used for purposes that don't fall within its...
Parent forum, black bears: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Parent forum
The Burrillville School District will host a virtual public forum on the plan to reopen schools at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 27. Parents have been asked to submit questions in advance via...
Water ban, Heritage auctions: Five things to know in No. Smithfield this week
Watch Slatersville
Director Christian de Rezendes has released a new segment in the on-going pre-screening of his docu-series Slatersville. The 15-minute segment, released last week in a collaboration with the Museum of Work & Culture,...
Burrillville councilors defend decision on ‘First Amendment Sanctuary’
BURRILLVILLE – Members of the Burrillville Town Council on Wednesday defended their decision last month to declare the town a "First Amendment Sanctuary," amid calls from residents to rescind the resolution.
The legislation, passed in...
N.S. business pays $317,000 to settle charges with EPA
PROVIDENCE – A North Smithfield-based laminating and coating facility has taken steps to reduce its air emissions to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that it failed to comply with the terms...
