Wrestling wins
Congratulations to Ponaganset High School boys and girls teams on their wins at the RIIL State Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 1. The boys team won their 4th consecutive Division 1 State Title, while the Lady Chieftains won their first state title in school history.
It is reportedly the first time Rhode Island history that two teams from the same school won both championships.
Revaluation
Revaluation notices from Catalis were sent out to Glocester property owners last week – a state mandated process that aims to bring assessments in line with current market values.
Those who want to compare their change in value with that of their neighbors should visit www.catalisgov.com/nereval to see a listing of all properties, including prior assessment information. Property owners who can demonstrate that their appraised value exceeds market value can get an informal hearing by contacting Catalis Tax & CAMA at (401) 737-0300 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. by Friday, March 6 to schedule an appointment or schedule online at www.catalisgov.com/nereval.
The hearings will be held at the Glocester Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike next week.
NRI NOW has learned of an error on some assessments and has contacted Catalis for further information. We are hopeful we will have complete information on this soon, and readers should stop back for more information later this week.
The Bugs
Ponaganset High School Theatre will present The Bugs by Don Zolidis this weekend, with shows on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets for the show, a Greek-Style comedy featuring masks, togas, and laughs to take place at the school at 137 Anan Wade Road, cost $10 or $5 for students and can be purchased here.
Soup night
The Ponaganset High School Class of 2028 is hosting a “Classic Trio” Soup Night to raise funds for their future school activities. The event will be held at the South Foster Fire Station at 5 Mt Hygeia Road on Saturday, March 7 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person at the door, with continuous seating. Blount Fine Foods, Groundwater Cafe, Wright’s Dairy, and Depetrillo’s Pizza & Bakery have donated their products for the evening.
Gizzard magnet
To commemorate the blizzard of 2026, The Hen House at 1189 Putnam Pike has created a special-edition magnet featuring the business’s chicken mascots. The magnets cost $25 and will be available in store while supplies last.
Live music
Cady’s Tavern at 2168 Putnam Pike will host James Gagne on Friday, March 6 starting at 7:30 p.m. and Neal & the Vipers on Saturday, March 7 starting at 8 p.m. On Sunday, the tavern will host its weekly Roadhouse Blues.
Town meetings
The West Glocester Fire District Executive Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 3 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Station #1 at 2410 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester School Committee and Foster-Glocester School Committee meetings originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 3 have been cancelled and are expected to be rescheduled for Tuesday, March 10.
The Glocester Planning Board meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 3 has been cancelled.
The Economic Development Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 4 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Budget Board will hold a meeting on Wednesday, March 4 starting at 7 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. The agenda is here.
The Glocester Town Council is expected to hold a meeting on Thursday, March 5 starting at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall at 1145 Putnam Pike. A meeting notice should be published on the Secretary of State’s website 48 hours in advance.
