Government

Group completes assessment, recommends 100-bed acute care for Burrillville; Meeting to be held Thursday

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BURRILLVILLE – The Faulkner Consulting Group recently completed their assessment of Rhode Island’s healthcare system, and has recommended creation a long-term acute care facility with approximately 100 beds, confirming the need for construction of...

Volleyball, cemetery event & Artisan Fair: Five things to know in North Smithfield this...

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Best bakery Rhode Island's best bakery is located in North Smithfield, according to Taste of Home Magazine. The website released a list of the best bakeries in each state, naming Wright's Dairy Farm & Bakery...

State makes plans to move homeless families to cottages at Zambarano

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BURRILLVILLE – With a building in Cranston that has served as a shelter for many homeless in the state soon slated to close, officials are reportedly planning to relocate up to ten families to...

North Smithfield’s Lombardi announces retirement from roles in Providence government

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PROVIDENCE – After 24 years in city government, James Lombardi has announced his retirement from the City of Providence. A city council appointee, Lombardi currently serves as city treasurer and senior advisor to the City...

Land stories, line dancing & Light the Night: Five things to know in Burrillville...

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Exhibit The Burrillville Land Trust's new exhibit, Stories from the Land, will be on display at Jesse Smith Memorial Library starting this week on Monday, May 1 and will remain in place through Friday, May 26....

Former compost maker proposes 12-unit condo-style subdivision on Buxton Street in N.S.

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The owner of a 25.8 acre Buxton Street property, who previously found himself in a dispute with the town and neighbors over the smell from his composting operation, has new plans...

Cruise nights, taxes & soccer: Five things to know in Glocester this week

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Cruise time Car Cruise nights at Hill's Tavern at 417 Putnam Pike begin on Monday, May 1, with all models of cars, trucks, bikes and jeeps welcome from 6 to 10 p.m. The family-friendly outdoor...