Grease, Democrats reorganize & business closes: Five things to know in Glocester this week
Reorganizational meeting
The Glocester Democratic Town Committee will hold a reorganizational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15 starting at 6:30 p.m. at Glocester Manton Library at 1137 Putnam Pike. The meeting is open to all registered...
New Year’s Resolutions: A weekly excerpt from Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Sanity…
I was going to write about New Year's resolutions, but it just doesn't seem worth the effort. I mean how many people actually keep them anyway?
I had this friend, call him Jake, who used...
Forever forest: Westcott donates 25 acre Glocester property to Audubon Society
GLOCESTER – A Chepachet woman and longtime volunteer with local environmental organizations has donated a vacant 25 acre property in Glocester to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island in a move aimed at ensuring...
RIDEM to conduct prescribed burn in Glocester management area
GLOCESTER – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management has announced that the agency plans to conduct low-severity prescribed burns on state lands, including Durfee Hill Management Area in Chepachet.
Prescribed or planned burning is...
Grant writer Andoscia returns to N.S. under new administrator for second temporary stint
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A grant writer known for securing millions in funding for communities across Rhode Island will once again be hired by North Smithfield on a temporary basis, despite a decision by councilors...
Help wanted, Harry Potter Bingo & pantry drive: Six things to know in Glocester...
Coffee drop in
Town officials will host drop-in style coffee hours today, Tuesday, Dec. 3 with information about the Chepachet Village Septic Improvement Program. Attendees will have the chance to hear more about the program...
Glocester officials take oath of office; Worthy elected to second term as council president
GLOCESTER – The Glocester Town Council and other local officials were sworn in by state Rep. Michael Chippendale at a special meeting on Thursday, Jan. 2, and as their first official act, councilors voted...