Heritage Association to begin online auctions
In order to fund its on-going historic preservation activities, The North Smithfield Heritage Association will hold a public Facebook Auction each week during the month of August beginning Saturday, Aug. 1.
Bidders can simply join...
Letter: School reopening plans are flawed
As a member of the North Smithfield School Committee, I’d like to share my thoughts about school reopening plans.
I want to applaud the inexhaustible work of our teachers and our district staff. First for...
N.S. woman elected to board of Washington Trust Bancorp Inc.
WESTERLY –The Washington Trust Company has announced that Sandra Glaser Parrillo, of North Smithfield, has been elected to the board of Washington Trust Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary, The Washington Trust Company.
Parrillo will also...
N.S. business pays $317,000 to settle charges with EPA
PROVIDENCE – A North Smithfield-based laminating and coating facility has taken steps to reduce its air emissions to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that it failed to comply with the terms...
Former NSHS custodian thrives in career as actor, film producer
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Lew Place says he was just eight years old when he became drawn to science fiction.
“I liked it because it was different,” said Place. “It was a world I felt at...
N.S. holds forum on schools reopening; ‘Distance Mondays’ likely in fall
NORTH SMITHFIELD – While many elements of the state's plan to reopen schools in fall still remain unclear, North Smithfield officials noted this week that their goal remains to offer at least some...
Task force: No. Smithfield needs new police station
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Sagging floors. Chipping paint. Cracked and peeling floor tiles. Water leaks that leave stains on the ceiling tiles, window sills and walls; rot door and window frames; and destroy the building's...
