Water extension built from N.S. to Millville – but Woonsocket officials say it should...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – An agreement to extend Slatersville Water System lines over the state border into neighboring Millville, Mass. reportedly hit a snag this month after town officials were told they first needed permission...
Wright’s Farm receives $425,600 grant for dairy processing expansion
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A dairy farm and bakery in North Smithfield was recently among 35 businesses across the northeast to receive a significant boost from the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center.
Wright's Dairy Farm was...
Plastic bag ban comes to Rhode Island January 1, but are local businesses ready?
Northern RI – On January 1, 2024, Rhode Island's new regulation banning single use plastic bags goes into effect. Apparently, some businesses and owners are still in the dark regarding the change.
The law, entitled...
Case against Bryant basketball coach dismissed in N.S.
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Police Department has announced that the case against a college head coach that made headlines in October has officially been dismissed.
Jared Grasso, the 43-year-old men's head basketball coach...
The voters have spoken: Police station bond rejected in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A question authorizing the town of North Smithfield to take out an $18 million bond for construction of a new police station was summarily rejected by town voters in a Special...
Early draft for N.S. community center priced at $14.7 million – with talks focused...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The firm working on a long-term design plan for the property that once held Halliwell Elementary School presented an early draft of potential plans last week, with officials looking primarily at...
Bond vote, VFW ceremony: Five things to know in North Smithfield this week
Vote
Cast your vote for or against an $18 million bond to build a new police station during the Special Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7 - if you haven't already. North Smithfield residents can weigh...
