Around the Valley: Gaspee gala, MLK Day cancellation
The following are briefs and news from around the Blackstone Valley.
The Gaspee Days Committee to hold ‘The Path to Freedom Started Here’ Gala
250 years...
Developer: Bathrooms, concession at NSHS athletic fields to open by graduation
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A project to build new bathrooms and a concession stand by the North Smithfield High School athletic fields has received all...
Ukulele lessons, children’s librarian wanted: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Blood drive announced
Knights of Columbus Council 383 will hold a blood drive at St. Partick’s Catholic Church at 45 Harrisville Main St. on Thursday,...
Officer Libby, shooting range hearing: Five things to know in North Smithfield this week
Pantry needs canned pasta
The North Smithfield Food Pantry is in need of canned pasta, fruit juice and canned fruit for the month of January....
LaPlante fills vacancy on Glocester Town Council
GLOCESTER – A former Glocester police officer who came in sixth among candidates in 2020 for the five member board was sworn in this...
Buxton Hollow compost plant appeal again delayed as attorney leaves case
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Buxton Hollow Farm owner Frank Jacques' appeal of the town's cease and desist order for his compost operation has again been...
Council considers plan to purchase open space with solar revenue; Gold Forest back in...
Update: The council did not vote to pass the initiative. Visit NRI NOW for more on this story in the coming days.
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