Primary
Tuesday, Sept. 10 is primary day and in Glocester, there’s a contest between six Republican candidates, with just five to appear on the November ballot. All registered Republicans and unaffiliated residents are eligible to vote in the primary. To check a registration status, find a polling place and view a sample ballot visit https://vote.sos.ri.gov/.
Voters can also see brief bios on the candidates here.
Car wash fundraiser
Ponaganset cheerleading will hold its annual Car Wash Fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Big Bear Hunting & Fishing at 401 Putnam Pike. Donations will be accepted with all proceeds to go towards competition fees, team outings, end of season dinners and travel expenses.
Best place to work
Debug Pest Control in Smithfield, a business owned by Bill and Trish Horgan of Glocester, was recently named among the “best places to work in pest control,” with an award presented by Pest Control Technologies. The business, which offers services ranging from general pest control to termite, mosquito, and rodent control, led the medium-sized category. The list was reportedly established by evaluating companies’ policies, practices, and employee experiences.
Read more about the business here.
Clam Bake
Tickets are now on sale for a Clam Bake fundraiser led by students at Ponaganset High School to benefit local food banks through the Meals of Hope program. The event will take place on Friday, Oct. 4 starting at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria of PHS at 137 Anan Wade Road. Tickets cost $45 per person and include all-you-can-eat clams, fish, sausages and more, and can be purchased by contacting Eric Rotondo at [email protected] or (401) 275-3418, or Chris Stanley at [email protected] or (401) 338-6015.
Fall Wreath Decorating
The Creative Room at 6 Money Hill Road is now accepting sign-ups for a Fall Wreath Decorating workshop, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. Instructors will show how to create an 18” grapevine wreath with premium floral and a hand made bow. Guests are invited to BYOB with a cost of $60 per person, and tickets are available here.
Town meetings
The Foster-Glocester School Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 starting at 5 p.m. in the superintendent’s conference room at 91 Anan Wade Road. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Land Trust will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Board of Canvassers will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11 starting at 10 a.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
