Government

Two northern RI beaches closed for swimming due to bacteria

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BURRILLVILLE/GLOCESTER – The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closure on Wednesday of two beaches in northern Rhode Island after testing showed high bacteria levels, the latest facilities in the state to see swimming...

Paving of Route 146 in North Smithfield begins Wednesday night; New bridge construction set...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced today that milling and paving of badly deteriorated sections of Route 146 in North Smithfield and Lincoln will begin on Wednesday, August 10. The paving,...

Backpack drive, Lughnasadh: Five things to know in Glocester this week

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Tax sale The town has published notice of the intent to sell at auction liens on several properties where taxes are significantly past due. The sale will take place at the pavilion at Kent Field at...

Concession, bathrooms at NSHS sports fields ready to greet fall athletes

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A project financed as part of a 2019 tax treaty with a solar developer was completed this week, bringing long-awaited sports facility improvements to this year's crop of student athletes and...

Craft fair, Juice Box Challenge: Five things to know in Burrillville this week

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Victory Day Town offices will be closed on Monday, August 8 in observance of Victory Day, and there will be no trash or recycling pickup. Pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder...

Games in the Park, trailer premiere: Five things to know in North Smithfield this...

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Victory Day North Smithfield Town Hall will be closed on Monday, August 8 in observance of Victory Day. There will be no trash or recycling pickup on Monday, and collection will be postponed by one day for...

State ‘rebound’ grants include $150K for covered picnic area at Glocester Memorial Park

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PROVIDENCE – Gov. Dan McKee has announced $2.9 million in grants to support the tourism, hospitality, and events industries in Rhode Island, which includes $150,000 for construction of a covered picnic area in Glocester...