Government

Emergency communication upgrades totaling $1.7 million get underway in Burrillville

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BURRILLVILLE – Major improvements to the town's emergency communications system, including the dispatch center, radios, cameras and more, are now on the horizon in Burrillville, with a multi-faceted $1.7 million plan made possible through...

Glocester Town Council looks for ways to address flooding on Joe Sweet Road

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GLOCESTER – Recent storm conditions, including the increase in rainfall, have led to major problems for some homeowners, especially those along a portion of Joe Sweet Road. Runoff from one of the town's land...

Cameras coming to Pacheco, other town parks in North Smithfield

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Wireless cameras will soon keep a watchful eye over recreation areas in North Smithfield in an effort aimed at curbing vandalism and crime in town parks. Public Works Director Raymond Pendergast...

FEMA, Honor Roll & Senior art: Five things to know in Glocester this week

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Gallery The Glocester Senior Center has announced a new exhibit in their gallery. Residents are invited to stop by the center at 1210 Putnam Pike and view "Windows and Doors" by the Pastel Art Class....

Full moon walk, movie screening & Spy Training Camp: Six things to know in...

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Graduation requirements An important meeting on Burrillville High School graduation requirements will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the high school at 425 East Ave. When entering the...

Meditation, Good coffee & a meat raffle: Five things to know in North Smithfield...

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Meditation North Smithfield Public Library at 20 Main St., will hold the free program, Destress with Meditation, with Mary Scannell, on Monday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. Register by calling 401-767-2780 or at https://www.nspl.info/events. Library volunteers Speaking of the...

Glocester volunteer lobbies for paid cemetery department

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GLOCESTER – Bill Brown, who has organized volunteers to clean and restore historical cemeteries in Glocester, would like to see that process become a full-time paid department in the near future. At the recent Town...