McCance-Katz appointed chief medical officer of BHDDH
BURRILLVILLE – Director of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals Richard Charest has announced that Elinore McCance-Katz has accepted the position of chief medical officer at BHDDH and Eleanor Slater Hospital,...
Residents, officials look for solution to St. Paul Street truck problem
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The structures have been called, "canopeners," by some: low-seated bridges and train trestles that have long been the enemy of oblivious truckers who aim to pass through.
Every few months for years,...
No more Zoom: Council passes new streaming policy that requires in person participation
NORTH SMITHFIELD – After a year and a half of using technology to continue public business amid a pandemic, members of the North Smithfield Town Council are keenly aware of its limitations.
From echoes...
Eleanor Slater Hospital awarded accreditation by the joint commission
BURRILLVILLE – Eleanor Slater Hospital has been reaccredited by The Joint Commission, after demonstrating compliance with all standards and successfully addressing all requirements for improvement, according to a release on Tuesday, Sept. 7 from...
Solar overload: Two proposals on Mattity Road could leave one family surrounded
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Six years after buying a home in a quiet, forested area on Mattity Road, Christopher and Deidre Simpkins are on track to see trees cut down on two properties surrounding the...
Land Trust events, 9/11 commemoration: Things to know in Burrillville this week
Back to School
It's time to head back to the classroom for Burrillville students with classes starting on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Bus routes are available on the DATTCO website and parents are advised that all...
Hamilton tickets, Garden open house, concert & more: Eight things to know in No....
Labor Day
Town Hall and Public Works will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of Labor Day and trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day for the week.
Hamilton fundraiser
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