Advisories lifted
The Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management have recommended lifting their advisory for recreational activities at Lake Washington and Keech Pond. The advisories were related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. According to a release, recent consecutive surveys and sample analysis confirmed that blue-green algae has been present but at acceptably low levels and that cyanotoxin is not present in detectable concentrations.
The agencies note that blue-green algae conditions can change quickly, and it is possible that blooms may affect Lake Washington and Keech Pond again, or other waterbodies. The public should avoid contact with any body of water that is bright green or has a dense, floating algal mat on the water’s surface. Blue-green algae blooms may look like green paint or thick pea soup. Toxins may persist in the water after a blue-green algae bloom is no longer visible.
Tax payment
Glocester’s 2024 second quarter tax payment was due on Friday, Nov. 1, and the town is reminding residents that interest/penalties will be applied on Tuesday, Dec. 3 on the unpaid quarter at the rate of 8 percent per annum retroactive to August 1. The remaining quarters will be due and payable as stated on the tax bill.
Real Estate tax bills were mailed on July 12 and anyone who has not received a tax bill, should call (401) 568-6206, ext. 4. The tax office noted that failure to receive a tax bill will not excuse non payment or any related interest/penalty.
Payments can be brought to Town Hall Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; by check left in the dropbox; or submitted with Visa/Mastercard at www.RIeGovernment.com or www.glocesterri.gov/departments.htm#collector
Wine tasting
Harmony Hill School will hold a Wine Tasting event at Crystal Lake Golf Club in Burrillville on Friday, Nov. 15 from 6 to 11 p.m. to benefit their farm to school program. The event will include entertainment by The Live Music Band, a cash bar and dinner buffet, with wine provided by Chepachet Village Wine & Spirits. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
For more information call (401) 949-0690 ext. 3325 or email [email protected].
More tastings
Chepachet Wine & Spirits at 1116 Putnam Pike will hold a Maker’s Mark tasting on Friday, Nov. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. Stop by the store for a taste of the whiskey. On Saturday, the store will have Downeast Cider tasting from 2 to 4 p.m.
Chakras workshop
Soulshine Center for Yoga & Healing at 1020 Putnam Pike will hold a Chakras workshop on Saturday, Nov. 16 from noon to 3 p.m. The workshop will introduce the chakras, the energy centers in the body with information on the importance and how they affect your life. Using techniques from Kundalini Yoga & Meditation, participants will work on opening each of the energy centers, and learn how to let natural energies flow, to become more centered, balanced, and focused for a healthier, happier life.
Tickets cost $25 and can be reserved here.
Town meetings
The West Glocester Fire District Executive Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12 starting at 5:30 p.m. at 2410 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Housing Authority will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12 starting at 7 p.m. in the community room at Pine Meadow at 64 Chestnut Hill Road. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Planning Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Land Trust will not be holding their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
