Saturday, April 19, 2025

Government

Glocester council passes resolution opposing proposed gun legislation

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Editor's note: Several of the claims in this article have been refuted by those familiar with the bill. A follow-up to this article can be found here. GLOCESTER – The Glocester Town Council passed...

‘Sephora at Kohl’s,’ goods collection & A Dress to Remember: Six things to know...

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Unified Alumni game North Smithfield High School will host its first alumni Unified basketball game on Wednesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the gymnasium of the school at 412 Greenville Road. Current and former...

Town pursues grants for multi-generational center, extension of water lines to N.S. schools

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town officials have been working on a number of applications for funding to move major projects forward, pursuing grants for the planned multi-generational center, an extension of water lines to the...

Reduced regional school budget passes by 17 votes at contentious financial meeting in Glocester

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GLOCESTER – Foster Glocester Regional Schools did not receive the roughly $500,000 appropriation originally requested by district officials, but will receive some increased funding this year under a budget approved by voters Tuesday...

Quarry hearing tabled to May 5; N.S. council votes to hire independent experts

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – In testimony over the past month from a team of professionals hired by Material Sand & Stone, councilors and residents have heard reassurances that despite their concerns, operations at the Pine...

Town branding initiative moves forward in Glocester

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GLOCESTER – Glocester is moving forward with a plan to promote businesses and recreation in town, as well as the town itself, with the recent approval of $22,000 to fund branding services by Ashley...

Council approves another $1.8 million loan for Harrisville Dam improvements after costs double

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BURRILLVILLE – In 2020, members of the Burrillville Town Council approved a plan to borrow $1.8 million from the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank to finance repairs needed at the Harrisville Pond Dam. At the...