Financial referendum, Post Office closing: Five things to know in Glocester this week
Financial town referendum
Glocester's Financial Town Referendum is taking place today, Tuesday, May 23, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Glocester Senior Center at 1210 Putnam Pike.
View the approved budgets for 2023-2024 via the...
CPR signups, parade & Walk/Run Club: Five things to know in North Smithfield this...
Free CPR class signups
The North Smithfield Emergency Management Agency under direction of Peter Branconia will be holding a Hands-Only CPR/AED, Stop the Bleed and an introductory First Aid Program for North Smithfield residents, free...
E-waste, Memorial Day & composting: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Compost bins
The town of Burrillville's Department of Public Works is now offering backyard compost bins to residents for a cost of $35. The department notes that the average person throws away nine times their...
Pascoag Utility District recognized for clean energy achievements
PROVIDENCE – The Pascoag Utility District was one of 19 entities in the state recognized this month for renewable energy and energy efficiency achievements achieved over the past year.
PUD was honored at the...
Potential federal grants for No. Smithfield move forward, including $20 million for new police...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Grants totaling more than $22 million for the town of North Smithfield are up for consideration by the federal appropriations committee, including one that could fully fund a new police station,...
Senate unanimously passes resolution naming May 16 ‘Zambarano Day’
STATE HOUSE –T he Rhode Island Senate recognized Tuesday, May 16, 2023 as “Zambarano Day” in Rhode Island.
Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz introduced the Resolution, S-1021, on the senate floor and...
Councilor questions decision to move homeless into North Smithfield motels
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Councilor Claire O'Hara this week questioned an initiative by Community Care Alliance to create emergency shelters at two North Smithfield motels to house homeless individuals displaced by the closing of the...
