Council approves nearly $400K in safety upgrades for Burrillville schools
BURRILLVILLE – State funding has been made available to address safety concerns at schools across Rhode Island in light of recent violence at education facilities nationwide, and Burrillville officials plan to seize the opportunity,...
Cash raffle, budget hearing: Five things to know in Glocester this week
Beach reopened
After a brief closure due to high bacteria levels, Marion Irons Beach reopened on Wednesday, July 20 following testing by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Swim lessons and paddle boards also returned...
Concession stands at NSHS football field near completion; Ribbon cutting scheduled for Aug. 3
NORTH SMITHFIELD – For years, school officials and the parents of student athletes have wanted to see improvements to the athletic facilities at North Smithfield High School, with the addition of proper bathrooms and...
Skate park petition, Fernwood open house: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Open house
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley will host open house events on Wednesday, June 20 starting at 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, June 23 starting at 10 a.m. at 200 George Eddy Road in Pascoag to...
Library armadillo, summer concerts begin: Five things to know in North Smithfield this week
Road work starts Monday
Starting today, Monday, July 18, and continuing into the next two weeks weather permitting, the Department of Public Works will be reclaiming and paving Highpoint Drive, Circle Drive and Antaya Drive.
Armadillo...
Slatersville Post Office officially renamed after fallen soldier
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The U.S. postal facility located at 42 Main St. is now officially, “Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office,” following a renaming ceremony and ribbon-cutting held on Sunday, July 17.
Turcotte died at...
Tax sale in Burrillville brings in more than $46K
BURRILLVILLE – An auction held last month for the purpose of collecting funds from unpaid sewer and property tax bills brought in nearly $47,000.
Liens on 18 properties were placed up for tax sale,...
