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By GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent
SMITHFIELD - Disagreement over the Waterman Tavern, persistent as the ancient building itself, flared anew last week when the Zoning Board called off a public hearing on the structure moments before it began.
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By GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent
SMITHFIELD - The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's plan to slash bus service throughout the state will put an economic and educational stranglehold on northern communities, according to testimony provided last week by officials, working people, and bus drivers themselves.
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By GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent
SMITHFIELD - Alice Schlemmer, 47, lost a lifelong friend last Thursday, watching pensively from the roadside as a village landmark succumbed to a growling chain saw.
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WOONSOCKET - Every Columbus Day weekend for 30 years, Autumnfest has been a major event in northern Rhode Island, drawing folks from all over to enjoy a carnival midway, live entertainment, fireworks, a parade, and so much more. continue
By JANET KERLIN, Breeze Correspondent
NORTH PROVIDENCE - Two weeks before the start of the school year, the superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools learned that a teacher was leaving; the high school suddenly needed to hire two chemistry teachers to cover those classes.
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SMITHFIELD - Cub Scout Pack 1 of Esmond will hold their popcorn sale Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at Soverign Bank on Route 44. Profits will go toward a camping trip to Fort Adams, Newport. continue
SMITHFIELD - Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge, 12 Sanderson Road, is offering a candle-making workshop on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. continue
SMITHFIELD - During the week of Saturday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 19, Barnes & Noble stores across the country will honor pre-K to grade 12 educators in their communities with fun events and special receptions. continue
SMITHFIELD - The Greenville Manor Residents Association, 7 Church St., is holding informal gatherings in the community room to meet and greet local politicians. continue
SMITHFIELD - Recycling, trash and yard waste collection for the town of Smithfield will be on a holiday collection schedule from Monday, Oct. 13, through Saturday, Oct. 18, due to Columbus Day. continue
SMITHFIELD - The East Smithfield Public Library is hosting Teen Read Week Oct. 12-18. The theme is "Books with Bite @ Your Library!" continue
SMITHFIELD - The Greenville Public Library will present the program "Prisoner of My Own Beliefs - Dream Builders/Dream Stealers" on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 6:45 to 8 p.m. The program is based on the book by Gary Parent. continue
SMITHFIELD - A representative from Blue Cross/Blue Shield will be at the Greenville Public Library on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 1 to 2 p.m., to discuss Blue Chip for Medicare. The program is free and open to the public. continue
SMITHFIELD - The Greenville Public Library announces the following story hours: Turtle Time for children ages 1¬½ to 2¬½ accompanied by a caregiver, Mondays, 10:15 or 11:15 a.m.; Toddler Story Hours for ages 2¬½ to 3¬½ accompanied by a caregiver, Fridays, 10:15 or 11:15 a.m.; Preschool Story Hours for ages 3¬½ to 5¬½, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. or 1:15 p.m. continue
SMITHFIELD - East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., will host "Music with Miss Holly" on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. Miss Holly's presentation will expose children, ages 1 to 5, to a variety of musical styles through movement, vocal play, finger play, creative play, singing, games, circle dances, story time, and instrument exploration. Some of the instruments used are egg shakers, rhythm sticks, jingle sticks, drums, and a variety of percussion instruments. Space is limited. Sign up in the Children's Program binder in the children's room, or call the library at 231-5150, ext. 3.
continueSMITHFIELD - Celebrate "Teen Read Week" and "Books with Bite" by getting active at the library. During the week of Tuesday, Oct. 14 through Saturday, Oct. 18, Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, will hold a reading race for the month of October. Interested teens can stop at the reference desk to get a reading record. Every time a reader completes a book for pleasure, for schoolwork, or for any other reason, the number of pages that were read should be recorded. Reading records must be turned in no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. The reader who reads the most pages will win a prize. continue
SMITHFIELD - The M.O.M.S. Club of Smithfield, which includes Smithfield, North Smithfield, Johnston, Burrillville, Glocester and other local towns, will host a free open house at the North Scituate Baptist Church, 619 West Greenville Road, from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Oct. 14. continue
SMITHFIELD - Panera Bread, 371 Putnam Pike, invites their customers to join the fight against breast cancer by enjoying its signature pink ribbon bagel for breakfast, lunch or dinner during national breast cancer awareness month in October. continue
SMITHFIELD - A two-day model train show featuring three operating layouts will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Smithfield Elks Lodge, 326 Farnum Pike. continue
SMITHFIELD - The Smithfield YMCA will host a lifeguard training course on Wednesdays, Oct. 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5, 12, and 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. continue
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Kenneth S. Machado has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base. continue
SMITHFIELD - In his press release, Steven R. Archambault said "In my time as president of the Town Council, I have fostered harmony among my fellow council members and promoted civility and respect toward the public, while maintaining a focused resolve to accomplish goals and objectives; I'm happy to say it is working well." continue
SMITHFIELD - Republican candidate for Town Council, Maxine Cavanagh, said in her press release "During the election campaign of 2006, the town of Smithfield was flooded with pamphlets showing extremely high density developments in various "floating zones." Most of these proposals were in the Esmond section of town." continue
SMITHFIELD - In his press release, Democratic candidate for Town Council, David Fanning, said "As I stated in my previous press release, I have been dedicated and committed to walking door to door campaigning for my election to the Smithfield Town Council. Coincidently, I read a great article in a local magazine about the things we discover in life when we walk, versus what we miss when we move at a "faster pace." continue
SMITHFIELD - In response to a challenge issued in last week's Valley Breeze & Observer, Bernard A. Hawkins, candidate for Smithfield Town Council, in his statement, has agreed to honor the decades old informal agreement which allows political signs only on a candidate's property or at party headquarters. continue
GLOCESTER - The Harmony Library invites its patrons and the community to its annual fall family program on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 5 p.m. continue
SMITHFIELD - The Smithfield YMCA will be accepting registrations for the Fall II Session beginning Wednesday, Oct. 15 for members. Members may mail or fax-in their registration any time or may walk in or call in their registration any time after 10 a.m. continue
SMITHFIELD - Greenville Baptist Church will hold Sunday worship service on Oct. 12 at 10:15 a.m. Church School for all ages begins at 9 a.m. continue
SMITHFIELD - The Youth Group at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will host a Touch a Truck event on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. continue
SMITHFIELD - St. Thomas Church, 1 Smith Ave., will hold a garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon to 4 p.m.
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