Chippendale, Republican caucus respond in opposition to McKee’s plan for new car regulations
PROVIDENCE – House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale, a Republican representing District 40 in Glocester, Coventry and Foster, issued a statement regarding the Gov. Dan McKee’s plan to adopt regulations for manufacturers selling cars to...
Burrillville zoners approve variances for construction of four new homes
BURRILLVILLE – Two projects that will result in the construction of new homes got a green light from the Zoning Board of Review last month, including creation of a four lot, private rural residential...
Body cams, Craft show & Garden opening: Five things to know in Glocester this...
Body cameras
The town is notifying residents that the Glocester Police Department has enacted a body worn camera program. Several officers are currently wearing cameras with the remaining department members to begin wearing the devices...
Flag raising, plant sale: Five things to know in North Smithfield this week
Flag raising
The North Smithfield Heritage Association will to hold a Memorial flag raising starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 8 at the Memorial Town Building at 1 Main St. The public is encouraged to attend the event, marking...
RIPTA hearing, fashion show & a cemetery hike: Five things to know in Burrillville...
RIPTA hearing
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority will hold public hearings on proposed service changes to the 282 Flex Pascoag/Slatersville schedule. RIPTA is proposing to extend 282 Flex Service to Dino’s Park-N-Shop in Chepachet...
Muccino resigns amid budget season in Glocester; Replacement could be tough to find
GLOCESTER – Glocester is looking for a new finance director, not an easy position to fill given the job market right now – and the nature of being a finance director in Rhode Island.
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Murray bill would exempt first $100K of tangible property tax for businesses
STATE HOUSE – Sen. Melissa Murray, a Democrat representing District 24 in Woonsocket and North Smithfield, will be joined by local small business owners, as well as state and local leaders, next week to...
