U.S. Senate approves bill to name Slatersville Post office after fallen soldier
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation to name the post office in Slatersville the “Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office,” and if a similar bill is passed in the House, it...
Single household dining, 33% capacity at RI restaurants begins Nov. 30
PROVIDENCE – In what's being described as a statewide "pause" in activity to halt the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced a few new restrictions, effective immediately, along with additional limitations on businesses...
Construction project begins on Union Village bridge
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced this week that pre-construction activities to replace the 89-year-old Union Village Railroad Bridge have begun.
The $5.2 million project will replace the bridge, which carries...
No. Smithfield council approves one year contract with raise for municipal staff
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Town Council unanimously approved a one year agreement with the union representing municipal staff this week that includes a salary increase of 48 cents per hour, and will result in...
RIDEM removes 254 tons of contaminated soil from Pascoag church property
BURRILLVILLE – Contaminated soil caused by a leak from tanks stored underground at a former gas station has been removed by a firm working for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
Engineering firm Vanasse...
N.S. Town Council hires $83K consultant for Halliwell property
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A company out of Reading, Mass. with a long resume of municipal projects has been hired to provide assessment and consulting services for a former school property that may have a...
N.S. officials pass new tax credit for restoration of historic homes
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Owners of historically significant properties in town will now qualify for a tax break for maintenance and restoration efforts, thanks to an initiative by the North Smithfield Historic District Commission.
The plan,...
