Some surprise in Burrillville as vaccine appointments remain open
BURRILLVILLE – Three days after links for registration to receive the COVID-19 vaccine went live, many appointments remain open for town residents age 75 and older, despite the fact that there are far more...
Council appoints members to new art committee, Halliwell requests lost
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A new town board officially launched on Tuesday, Feb. 16, with the Town Council naming members to the Public Art Advisory Committee.
Changes were made to the laws governing two existing boards,...
Around the Valley: Taste of Mardi Gras, food truck feedback
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State launches new Open Beds website
Rhode Island has joined a growing list of states that are using online tracking systems to help consumers, caregivers and providers access mental...
Mongeon buys Victory Highway plaza for $400K
NORTH SMITHFIELD – With the town now in litigation over violations on his Victory Highway property, Michael Mongeon, owner of North Smithfield Tree Service, has purchased a small, neighboring plaza.
According to town property records,...
Registration to open for vaccines, lent begins: Five things to know in Burrillville
No trash delay
Trash and recycling pickup will not be delayed on Monday, Feb. 15, President's Day, although some offices will be closed.
Vaccine registration
Registration for town vaccination events for residents age 75 and older will...
Vaccines begin, Choir students chosen: Five things to know in North Smithfield
President's Day
Town Hall is closed on Monday, Feb. 15 in celebration of President's Day, but trash and recycling will be picked up on a regular schedule.
North Smithfield Public Library will also be closed for...
Consultant: Five times more water must flow through Harrisville Dam
BURRILLVILLE – A historic, century-old dam will likely need additional work – even after the current $1.8 million maintenance project is complete – according to Public Works Director Jeffrey McCormick.
Consultants recently told McCormick that...
