Government

Foster/Glocester schools hold the line on athletic fees for residents, despite pleas from council

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GLOCESTER – The Foster/Glocester Regional School Committee is holding the line on charging residents for use of their athletic facilities, despite objections from the Town Council. The fees were imposed last year for the first...

Ichiraku Ramen & Fusion restaurant coming to former Denny’s property

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A successful Japanese fusion restaurant that serves ramen, sushi and more on Douglas Pike in Smithfield is on track to open a second location soon in Dowling Village. Owner Zi Ken...

Burrillville council, committee pass resolution to withdraw participation in RISE charter school

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BURRILLVILLE – Citing funding concerns amid declining enrollment in the town's public schools, the Burrillville Town Council and School Committee have passed a joint resolution withdrawing participation from the RISE Mayoral Academy. According to...

Financial Town Meeting, All About Seeds & Eggs at the Grange: Six things to...

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Financial Town Meeting The Foster-Glocester Regional School District's annual Financial Town Meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 19. The district is proposing a budget for the 2024/2025 school year with a 2.76 percent increase...

Grad Party raffle, Skate Night & Full Moon Hike: Six things to know in...

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Raffle for grad party The committee for the Class of 2024's All Night Graduation Party will draw winners in this week in a Spring Raffle to support the event, which aims to help keep students...

Kindergarten support, Egg Hunt & soil testing: Five things to know in North Smithfield...

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Kindergarten support session North Smithfield Public Schools have opened registration for kindergarten, open to all children living in North Smithfield who will turn age 5 by September 1. Parents can register here. For those who need...

Chief: Council has authority to prohibit food trucks in Chepachet village

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GLOCESTER – Food trucks will remain in the center of Chepachet Village – at least for now. At a previous Town Council meeting Councilor Cheryl Greathouse questioned if Glocester Police Chief Joseph DelPrete could remove...