Administrator’s salary boosted to $90K, declarations set to begin in No. Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Those who hope to run for office in the November 2020 elections will soon begin filing declarations of candidacy, and in North Smithfield, there are many potential opportunities for those who...
North Smithfield residents, officials weigh in on death of George Floyd
NORTH SMITHFIELD – As cities across the nation see marches, gatherings and memorials protesting the tragic death of 46-year-old George Floyd, residents and officials in North Smithfield reacted to the news this week.
Floyd died...
Windows at NSHS, funding for Halliwell create riff between town & school officials
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Facing financial uncertainties caused by Covid-19 and a demolition/rehabilitation project that could cost the town more than $1 million, Town Administrator Gary Ezovski says he thinks the School Department should hand...
RIDOT corrects well water issues in North Smithfield caused by over-salting
NORTH SMITHFIELD – When James Yates moved into his house, a newly-constructed four bedroom ranch on Hanton Road, he thought he had purchased the home of his dreams.
Moving from Providence, Yates bought one of...
Senior fun, a free concert & a primary: Five things to know in No....
Police dispatcher
The North Smithfield Police Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for full and part-time dispatchers. Applications and additional information are available online here and at the North Smithfield Police Department at 575 Smithfield...
Former Burrillville solicitor sentenced to one year in prison
PROVIDENCE – A former solicitor for the town of Burrillville will serve one year and one day in prison for stealing a deceased client's pension payments, according to a sentence handed down this week...
‘Unrealistic,’ Burrillville budget would see tax increase, $2 million more in spending
BURRILLVILLE – Town Manager Michael Wood has recommended a $52.5 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, but noted that some $1.5 million in state revenue remains in question, making current projections "unrealistic."
Wood recommended...
