Hydrant flushing, vote by mail: Five things to know in North Smithfield this week
Today is Monday, April 20. Here are five things you need to know in North Smithfield, our first socially-distanced edition for the town.
Hydrant flushing
The North Smithfield Water Department will conduct hydrant flushing in the...
Officials confirm 14 cases of COVID 19 in No. Smithfield; First found at Saint...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – While the number cases of COVID 19 in North Smithfield remains low in comparison to the state's larger cities and towns, 14 have been confirmed, according to the latest figures from...
In Burrillville, volunteer army keeps residents safe & fed through the pandemic
BURRILLVILLE – From Meals on Wheels, to Weekend Snack Packs and emergency grocery delivery, there are several programs in Burrillville to ensure that no one in town goes hungry – even in a pandemic.
And...
Around the valley: Overdose deaths down & cell phone tracking
Help with tech
The Rhode Island Department of Education and Rhode Island Foundation have announced an opportunity for Rhode Islanders to help students and families struggling to access adequate distance learning technology and internet connectivity.
Statewide,...
Ethics of odor: N.S. zoner can speak against appeal for composting at Buxton Hollow...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Zoning Board member Robert Najarian will not violate the state's Code of Ethics if he speaks before his own board against an appeal by his neighbor to continue activities at his...
Rhode Island COVID cases hits more than 2,000; 22 confirmed in Burrillville
PROVIDENCE – With testing efforts across Rhode Island ramped up last week, the number of confirmed cases of COVID 19 jumped to 2,015 statewide, with 22 cases in Burrillville.
North Smithfield had six as of...
Solar application includes 56 acre ‘gift’ for No. Smithfield; Gold property open through May...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – For the past week and a half, area residents have been flocking to Mattity Road, wandering through trails and across streams on an 140-acre property known as the Gold Forest.
Owners David...
