North Smithfield

Members wanted for new North Smithfield Democratic Town Committee

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NORTH SMITHFIELD — School Committee member and registered Democrat Paul Jones notes that over the summer, he heard many complaints about the town's lack of an organized Democratic Town Committee. And with the start of...

N.S. council looks to form resident committee to guide Halliwell project

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Town Council will soon vote on a resolution to create a committee, made up mostly of residents, to help to guide the future of the property that once...

Man struck on 146 brawled with patron from motel fire moments earlier

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Cumberland man who was critically injured crossing Route 146 last month was in a fight just moments earlier with a man whose motel room caught on fire in the same...

Nearly $800K at stake in ongoing dispute between town & rehab hospital

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A three-year dispute over the town's right to tax a rehabilitation hospital has yet to be settled, with five suits pending in state Superior Court and nearly $800,000 of municipal revenue...

Two new recruits join NSPD

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Two Rhode Islanders with military training and experience were hired to join the North Smithfield Police Department this month, chosen from a pool of some 55 applicants. "That's a low number compared...

Volunteer deadline, Read for a cause: Five things to know in No. Smithfield this...

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Read for a cause North Smithfield Public Library has started its Winter Reading Program: Reading for a Cause. This year, the cause is to bring attention to wildlife protection of a vulnerable species. Librarian Miss Renee...

Restoration, improvement efforts underway at historic No. Smithfield buildings

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Three historic town buildings maintained by the North Smithfield Heritage Association will continue to see improvements in the upcoming months thanks to focused efforts by the dedicated volunteer group. Among the most...