City fire lieutenant, N.S. campaign advisor fired over explicit texts
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A North Smithfield resident and lieutenant for the Woonsocket Fire Department, who has been active in several local political campaigns, has been suspended over explicit text messages he reportedly sent to...
Letter: 2018 campaign contributions draw questions
When Town Council candidate John Beauregard was running for re-election in 2018, he accepted six $1,000 campaign donations. Mr. Beauregard contended at the time that the six $1,000 contributions were given to him in...
Grade 5, all special education students return to N.S. full time
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield School District is moving forward with its phased reopening plan, with all students in grade 5, and those at all levels with IEPs, to return to four days...
Letter: Beauregard’s experience is essential for town leadership
Knowledge of community issues and hands-on experience are essential qualifications for all town leadership positions. North Smithfield needs dedicated and involved citizens who have proven their commitment and their understanding of our town's needs...
Habitual offender uses COVID claims in hopes to escape charges
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A Woonsocket man with a long criminal record was arrested for shoplifting at the Dowling Village Walmart this week, and briefly told police he was experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
Timothy Ring, 43,...
Letter: Zwolenski is the right person for N.S. Town Administrator
As the campaign seasons heats up in the final weeks, I have seen much discussion about Councilor Paul Zwolenski and his record. The reason we see this is because he actually has a record...
Write-in candidate added to race for District 23
BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD/GLOCESTER – Independent Mary Ryan has launched a write-in campaign for an already contested seat representing District 23 in the state Senate.
Ryan, a Mapleville resident, has added her name to the race between...
