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Bunny visit, GBA jokes & a Psychic Fair: Six things to know in Glocester...

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April fools' The Glocester Business Association announced on Tuesday, April 1 that after months of planning, they could reveal that Glocester will be home to Rhode Island’s first-ever underwater shopping plaza. "That’s right—starting next year,...

Eggs on the Common, TIF financing & Faculty Face-Off: Seven things to know in...

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Route 146 financing A public information session will be held on Monday, March 31 starting at 6:45 p.m. at Town Hall at 83 Green St. regarding establishing a Tax Increment Financing District for Route 146....

Egg Hunt, Nature’s Classroom & free seeds: Eight things to know in Burrillville this...

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Nature's Classroom The Burrillville Conservation Commission will host a Nature's Classroom walk on Wednesday, April 2, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., leading children age 3 to 12 years old and their parents on an educational...

RIDOT: Lane shifts on Route 146 begin April 3

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – As part of improvements to Route 146 in North Smithfield, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will implement two changes to the traffic patterns starting at 9 p.m. on Thursday, April...

Two northern RI businesses awarded food producer state grants

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PROVIDENCE – State officials announced this week awards of $486,000 in funding for projects that will support the growth, development, and marketing of local farms, seafood harvesters, and food businesses, including grants to two...

Turf field project to go before Burrillville Planning Board

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BURRILLVILLE – While locals await a ruling in Rhode Island Superior Court regarding a temporary restraining order on the installation of a synthetic turf field at Burrillville High School, Town Manager Michael Wood says...

N.S. schools seek no boost to town funding for operations; Capital money could widen...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The School Department is not seeking an increase in its municipal budget appropriation this year, thanks to an anticipated jump in state aid for North Smithfield schools. Supt. Michael St. Jean presented...