Application withdrawal
The town is notifying residents that FM Global’s request for a zone change for their property on Reynolds Road has been withdrawn. The business had applied to have sustainable energy projects among the allowed uses at their campus, and the Glocester Town Council was originally expected to have the request on their agenda for Thursday, Nov. 6.
A town notice released this week states that with the request withdrawn, public hearings will not be held.
Cancellation of the meeting comes amid news that high levels of PFAS have been discovered in wells surrounding the property.
NRI NOW will publish more information on that story this week.
Taxes
The town is also notifying residents that second quarter tax payments were due on Saturday, Nov. 1 and interest/penalties will be applied on December 1 if left unpaid, at the rate of 8 percent per annum retroactive to the due date. Bills can be paid at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; online by Visa, Mastercard or American Express at www.RIeGovernment.com; or by check via the payment drop box.
At the libraries
Glocester Manton Library at 1137 Putnam Pike will hold a session on Herbal Winter Health on Wednesday, Nov. 5 starting at 6 p.m. Join local herbalist, Hrani Der, for her presentation “Herbs for Winter Wellness.” Der will discuss readily available herbal remedies and preparations that can help with coming seasonal health struggles: flu, cold, dry eyes and skin. The discussion will be followed by a question and answer session.
Harmony Library at 195 Putnam Pike will host life-sized Candy Land night on Monday, Nov. 10 starting at 5 p.m., a program open to kids ages three and up. Children in groups of four will work their way through a giant version of the game, collecting candy.
Registration is required for either program at www.glocesterlibraries.org
Food drive
The Glocester Police Department will hold a food drive on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at Dino’s Park & Shop at 1020 Putnam Pike. Items collected will benefit the Glocester Food Pantry.
Pups pictures with Santa
Trish Hampton at 1182 Putnam Pike will hold a customer appreciation event on Thursday, Nov. 6, with free pictures of dogs with Santa Thom from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitors are invited to stop by with their pup and camera to get a holiday card photo.
Live entertainment
Cady’s Tavern at 2168 Putnam Pike will host The White Shadows on Friday, Nov. 7 starting at 8 p.m., and Roc-Kin-On on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. And of course, Sunday is the tavern’s weekly Roadhouse Blues starting at 3 p.m.
Hill’s Tavern and Grill at 417 Putnam Pike will host at Joe Cicero on Saturday starting at 2 p.m. and The Earthmen on Sunday, Nov. 9 starting at 6 p.m.
Town meetings
The Glocester School Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4 starting at 6 p.m. in the library of Ponaganset High School at 137 Anan Wade Road. The agenda is here. The event will be followed by a meeting of the Foster-Glocester Regional School Committee starting at 7 p.m. for an agenda found here.
The Glocester Planning Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Economic Development Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 5 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is expected to be posted 48 hours in advance on the Secretary of State’s website here.
The Glocester Town Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is expected to be posted 48 hours in advance on the Secretary of State’s website.
