Osier: Actions speak louder than words
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town administrator candidate Douglas Osier says that today’s political races seem built on false promises and candidates set on pandering to issues to please all.
"While this may secure a vote, it...
Jones pledges to focus on senior issues
NORTH SMITHFIELD — Citing years of experience as a business owner focused on helping senior populations, Paul Jones, candidate for town administrator, has released his plans to improve the quality of life of North...
Candidates invited to climate change briefing
RHODE ISLAND – Touted as a means for candidates to distinguished themselves from their opponents, the Civic Alliance for a Cooler Rhode Island has announced two candidate briefings on the climate crisis in Rhode...
NRI NOW to sponsor No. Smithfield Candidate Forums in August & October
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The three candidates running for North Smithfield's top office will address resident's questions and concerns during a one-hour forum on Wednesday, Aug. 19 sponsored by Northern Rhode Island News On the...
No primary to be held for Burrillville offices or local assembly races
BURRILLVILLE – All of the candidates who declared their intent to run for town offices in Burrillville last month submitted signed nomination papers prior to the deadline on Friday, July 10.
Still, the number of...
Three candidates out of race following nomination deadline in No. Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The field of contenders in local elections thinned this week, with no signed nomination papers returned by three of the individuals who declared their intent to run for town office last...
Candidates in Burrillville make push for signatures at drive-thru events
BURRILLVILLE – In a year where a pandemic has made the normal nomination process something of a controversy, Burrillville candidates made a push this week to gather the signatures needed to run for office...