Talk on civil rights, vaccine team needed: Five things to know in N. Smithfield
Town forming vaccine team
The town of North Smithfield is putting together a plan to be ready for the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to the public. Town officials are currently compiling a list of volunteers...
Day of service, reward for Max: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
A day "on"
Monday, Jan. 18 is Martin Luther King Day, traditionally celebrated with a day of volunteer service in honor of the human rights leader. While organized events honoring King have largely been cancelled,...
N.S. Emergency Management left in the lurch during staff transition to Greene Street
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The move was officially announced last May.
Town employees slated to work at the new Town Hall, a recently renovate former school at 83 Greene St., would begin to relocate, according to...
More Burrillville sewer rate increases likely on the way due to flushing of wet...
BURRILLVILLE – In the dirty business of waste disposal, they're known as "rags": wet wipes flushed down toilets that must later be cleaned out of a sewer system not equipped to process them.
This year,...
Senator’s post sparks outrage – and support – amid national debate on censorship
NORTH SMITHFIELD/BURRILLVILLE – The decisions by several large tech companies to take action to limit certain types of speech following last week's deadly riot in Washington, DC has drawn criticism from some – including...
Free toddler program, PUD water refund: Five things to know in Burrillville
Parks and Recreation calendar
The Burrillville Parks and Recreation Department has released its annual calendar of special events and activities featuring dates for items such as Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and the Spring Lake...
Zoo via Zoom, deli anniversary: Five things to know in No. Smithfield
Deli anniversary
Congratulations to Quik Stop Deli in Slatersville, which celebrated one year in business last week. The business, purchased in 2020 by a Burrillville native and Johnson & Wales graduate, offers breakfast, lunch and...
