RIDOT: Lane shift Friday will provide safe work zones during Route 146 reconstruction project
LINCOLN/NORTH SMITHFIELD – On Friday night, March 24, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will shift lanes on I-295 at the Route 146 interchange in Lincoln to provide safe work zones for the start...
Town of Burrillville explores sites for new federally-funded skate park
BURRILLVILLE – A project to build a new skate park in Burrillville with help from a $500,000 federal grant is now underway, with town officials consulting with local youth as they explore potential new...
Brien submits bill for ‘Christmas in July’ tax holiday
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Jon Brien, an independent representing District 49 in Woonsocket and North Smithfield, has introduced legislation that would create an annual sales tax holiday.
Touted as, "Christmas in July in RI," the legislation...
Grant of $57K will fund construction of pavilions at Steere Hill Farm, Hawkins Pond...
GLOCESTER – Two properties featuring walking trails maintained by the Glocester Land Trust will soon have new pavilions thanks to a $57,000 grant through the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's Recreation Trails Grants...
School district financial meeting, comedy show: Five things to know in Glocester this week
Financial meeting
The Foster/Glocester Regional School District's 65th annual financial meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at Ponaganset High School at 137 Anan Wade Road. You must be a registered...
Egg Hunt, tryouts & a figure skating show: Five things to know in Burrillville...
Wendy Andrews scholarship
The Friends of the Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library are offering a $500 scholarship in memory of long-standing chairperson Wendy S. Andrews, who passed away unexpectedly in 2022. The Wendy S. Andrews...
Coaches, sports equipment & community appeal: Five things to know in North Smithfield this...
Utility work
Overnight utility work began once again on Sayles Hill Road in the area of Anchor Subaru on Sunday, March 19. According to town officials, after underground work is expected to be completed in late...
