Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Government

Town takes quick action to address racist graffiti on park sign in N.S.

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town officials moved quickly this week to cover up racist graffiti discovered at the small scenic park behind the North Smithfield library. The vandalism was discovered by a father and...

Town to open cooling stations amid potentially ‘dangerous’ heat wave

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BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Emergency Management Agency is letting residents know that there will be space open to escape the heat as a wave of dangerously warm weather hits northern Rhode Island. The National...

Bond information, Family Fun Day & clothing swap: Seven things to know in Glocester...

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Informational sessions on bond The Glocester Police Department will be hosting more information sessions and tours of the station in advance of the $10.7M bond referendum that would fund updates to the public safety complex.  “We...

Glocester Town Council passes guidelines for political signs

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GLOCESTER – The Glocester Town Council is hoping the town does not get overrun with political signs as elections near. To that end the Council recently approved a list of guidelines for candidates to...

Open mic, rock picnic & Juneteenth: Six things to know in Burrillville this week

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Open mic & yoga First Universalist Church at 134 Harrisville Main St. is offering yoga in the church on Monday, June 17 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., a gentle flow class appropriate for beginners or...

Comedy dinner, Wright blood drive: Six things to know in North Smithfield this week

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Yard waste pickup It is the final week the town's yard waste pickup, with bags and labeled cans to be picked up through the end of the week. The town's new trash program is set...

N.S. council delays budget vote, citing late information

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Councilors scheduled to set a municipal budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Monday, June 10 opted instead to delay any decisions until Monday, June 24, with members stating that information...