Around the Valley: New business grant guidelines, safe Holiday Stroll
Small business grant updates
Lt. Governor Daniel McKee's office announced this week that the RI on Pause Grant formula has changed, and grants will now be based on gross receipts for the non-restaurant eligible group....
Burrillville officials find ways to create holiday joy amidst a pandemic
BURRILLVILLE – With the holiday season now in full swing, towns and cities across the country are faced with cancelling and re-imagining beloved local traditions to maintain social distancing and group size guidelines. This...
North Smithfield announces re-imagined holiday event: Santa drive-thru is Sunday
NORTH SMITHFIELD – As towns across Rhode Island are challenged to organize and create new holiday traditions in accordance with the state's newest COVID-19 mandates, North Smithfield will host a new, socially distant event...
Police Toy Drive, Light Up North Smithfield: Five things to know in N.S. this...
Inauguration
The town will be holding a modified inauguration of newly elected officials on Tuesday, Dec. 1 starting at 8 p.m. Unlike past years, where the event included guests, the honor guard and participation by...
Broom making, St. Patrick Bazaar: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Events cancelled
With the state now officially on a two-week "pause," aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, several traditional holiday events in town have been cancelled, and a village typically lit up for Christmas...
Christmas 2020 arrives early in northern Rhode Island
BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – People have rushed to bring in the holiday season a bit early in 2020.
In a year when authorities have asked for nearly non-existent Thanksgiving celebrations, prohibited big festivities and restricted restaurant...
Shop local…but how? Your guide to supporting small business in northern RI
BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – You've heard it many times before: shopping local will help to keep the economy running and ensure that your neighbors thrive – rather than putting cash into the pockets of large...
