Around the Valley: Scam targets grandparents, $80K scholarship deadline
The following are briefs and news from around the Blackstone Valley.
BankNewport contributes $1.2 million to nonprofits
BankNewport has announced that its 2021 philanthropic efforts resulted...
Parking lot collapses beneath plow in latest problem at North Smithfield’s new Town Hall
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A roughly ten-foot-long crater now marks the corner of a parking lot at North Smithfield Town Hall, damage incurred on Monday,...
Resource Fair, Knit Wits & Cigar shop closing: Five things to know in Glocester...
Special Needs Resource Fair
The Northwest Special Education Region SELAC Committee will host a Special Needs Resource Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 6:30 to...
Books wanted, Kitchen medicine workshop: Five things to know in North Smithfield this week
Books wanted
North Smithfield High School Senior Emma Harrop is seeking donations of new or lightly used baby and children's books for her senior project,...
School start survey, lacrosse sign ups: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Trash on schedule
Despite a storm that managed to dump a new layer of snow on the region by Monday, Feb. 14, trash and recycling...
Three minor subdivisions in Pascoag win Planning Board approval
BURRILLVILLE – Requests from three property owners to subdivide lots in Pascoag were green-lighted unanimously by the Burrillville Planning Board this week, with two...
Biden to sign bill renaming Slatersville Post Office after fallen soldier
WASHINGTON, DC – Congress has approved legislation to name the Slatersville Post Office after a soldier from North Smithfield who died during a live-ammunition training...
