CUMBERLAND – Town officials are in preliminary discussions about a possible one-day event to take the place of CumberlandFest just for this year.
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CUMBERLAND – A bond question asking Cumberland voters to approve $52 million in fresh spending for a new B.F. Norton Elementary School and oth… Read moreCumberland council approves bond question
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CUMBERLAND – The Planning Board has recommended approval of an Arnold Mills Historic District overlay zone for the preservation of a historica… Read moreCumberland's new historic overlay district gets a nod
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CUMBERLAND – This year’s Blackstone Valley Prep High School valedictorian is Andrea Zamora and the salutatorian is Katie Chiappetta. Both students are Pawtucket residents and have been attending BVP sin… MoreZamora and Chiappetta stand out at Blackstone Valley Prep
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CUMBERLAND – Growing up in Cumberland, becoming friends in high school and both going into a medical career, Michelle Bessette and Laura Canavan, both 34, came back together in Cumberland to open their … MoreCitrine Aesthetics med spa opens in Cumberland
Deputy Majority Whip Mia Ackerman, front left, welcomed Tyler Kolek, center, and his family to the Statehouse on May 18 to present him with a citation and introduce a resolution in his honor. Kolek, who… MoreKokek honored at Statehouse
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CUMBERLAND – Local schools in recent years have typically been budgeting for the loss of 14 more students annually to a “Blackstone Valley Prep-type” school, but this year, Supt. Phil Thornton told the … MoreOfficials: New school could help retain students, save money
- By ETHAN SHOREY Valley Breeze Editor ethan@valleybreeze.com
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CUMBERLAND – As the renovation of the Ann & Hope Mill in Cumberland gets closer, some area residents and former residents are getting sentimental about what might be lost, saying they hope certain f… MoreAnn & Hope signs not within project zone in Cumberland
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CUMBERLAND – The sisters behind Blackstone Quilting Co., who opened in the former Ryco’s Creative Sewing on Carrington Street in Lincoln in January of 2022, are set to move to a new base for business in… MoreBlackstone Quilting moving from Lincoln to Cumberland
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CUMBERLAND – What started as a love letter by Cumberland resident Pamela Adams to her parents is now a published book of poetry. MoreCumberland resident writes book based on parents' time at Friendly Home
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CUMBERLAND – Dean Matt is on a mission, traveling to 48 states in 48 days to play 48 rounds of pickleball, and he isn’t stopping until he reaches his goal. MoreMatt on a mission toward pickleball record
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CUMBERLAND – Tammy Lemieux, Transition Classroom teacher at Cumberland High School, has been named Cumberland’s 2023-2024 District Teacher of the Year. MoreLemieux named Cumberland's Teacher of the Year
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CUMBERLAND – A change in zoning for a portion of the J.J. Duffy Funeral Home property on at 757 Mendon Road paves the way for development of an adjoining crematorium there. MoreCumberland council approves rezoning for J.J. Duffy
CUMBERLAND – Cumberland High School, 2600 Mendon Road, presents an Art Night on Thursday, May 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the main foyer. MoreArt Night at Cumberland High School May 25
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa presented top students from around the state with the 2023 Young Leader Awards on May 15. In a ceremony on the floor of the Rhode Island House… MoreLocal students earn Young Leader Awards
CUMBERLAND – With Memorial Day approaching, Cumberland Fire Dept. officials are asking residents to practice fire safety this summer. MoreFire chief gives fire safety tips for summer
CUMBERLAND – Back by popular demand, the Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, will host another Easy Entertaining with Charcuterie Boards program on Tuesday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. MoreEasy Entertaining with Charcuterie Boards at Cumberland Library May 23
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CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland School Department could be facing $1 million in elevated costs if officials don’t change the schedule for upcoming school upgrades. MoreCommunity School move, new B.F. Norton are hot topics
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CUMBERLAND – A deputy rescue chief has been told to stop conducting private EMT classes on town property without proper permissions. MoreMutter nixes deputy EMS chief's private EMT classes
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CUMBERLAND – In his budget address this year, Mayor Jeff Mutter gave special recognition to someone who has paid her own monthly retainer fee many times over since coming aboard in 2019. MoreYet another grant for Cumberland will fund playground
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CUMBERLAND – A unanimous decision by the Zoning Board of Appeals to reject an appeal from Blackstone Valley Prep has left the school in significant uncertainty about its future in the Broad Street neigh… MoreBVP exploring alternatives after denial of appeal
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CUMBERLAND – School Committee member Denis Collins attempted to add a female voice to the newly former Charter Review Commission, but the rest of the School Committee last week, all women, stuck with Bi… MoreCollins fails in attempt to add female representation on charter review
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CUMBERLAND — Physical education teacher Andrew Miller has given students the unique opportunity to learn how to catch a fish while easing the stress of middle school life through a fishing club offered … MoreFishing club at NCMS a hit with students
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CUMBERLAND – Wendy Chicoine, who recently obtained her doctor of nursing practice degree, got to share Rhode Island College’s commencement ceremony on May 13 with a special person, her daughter Taylor C… MoreMother and daughter celebrate RIC commencement together
CUMBERLAND – The Arnold Mills Parade Association is in need of convertibles and golf carts for this year’s 97th annual 4th of July Parade. MoreGolf carts and convertibles needed for Arnold Mills 4th of July Parade
CUMBERLAND – The Arnolds Mills Community House, 75 Hillside Road, will be holding a blood drive, by appointment, on Tuesday, May 23, from 12 to 4 p.m. in the meeting room. MoreArnolds Mills Community House to hold blood drive May 23
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CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland Public Library will present a virtual author talk with New York Times Bestselling YA author Courtney Summers on Saturday, May 20, at 2 p.m. MoreCumberland Library presents author talk with Courtney Summers May 20
CUMBERLAND – The Blackstone Valley Garden Club invites all to its annual spring plant sale on Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cumberland Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road. MoreBlackstone Valley Garden Club to hold annual Spring Plant Sale Saturday
CUMBERLAND – URI master gardeners will be testing soil pH and giving gardening advice at the Cumberland Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. MoreSoil testing at the Cumberland Monastery May 20
CUMBERLAND – The Art Group of Northern Rhode Island is showcasing members’ work in the Hayden Art Gallery in the Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, for the month of May. MoreArt Group of NRI showcases work at Hayden Art Gallery this month
CUMBERLAND – The Adult Grab & Go Kit of the month at the Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, is a cherry blossom button tree on canvas and will be available on Monday, May 22, for ages 18 and up. MoreGrab and Go adult craft kits at Cumberland Library
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, will be closed on Friday, May 19, for ALICE training with the Cumberland Police Department and training on new library software. MoreCumberland Library closed for training on May 19
CUMBERLAND – Arnolds Mills Community House, 25 Hillside Road, will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, May 23, from noon to 4 p.m., in the meeting room. MoreArnolds Mills Community House will hold blood drive Tuesday
NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The First Congregational Church UCC of North Attleborough, Oldtown Church, 675 Old Post Road, is hosting a turkey supper, serving at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. MoreOldtown Church turkey supper Saturday
CUMBERLAND – The annual meeting of the Diamond Hill Cemetery Association is scheduled for Sunday, May 21, at 2 p.m., in the Old Schoolhouse, 50 Arnold Mills Road. MoreDiamond Hill Cemetery Association to meet May 21
CUMBERLAND – Join the Cumberland Public Library's Spice Club on Monday, May 22, at the Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, at 6:30 p.m to discuss Ras el Hanout, a Moroccan spice mix. MoreMay Spice Club to meet at Cumberland Library May 22
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CUMBERLAND – The Macari family’s ventures into new and interesting industries is proceeding on a two-track path on different ends of town. MoreBrewery, expanded orchards on tap for Phantom Farms
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CUMBERLAND – A year after town officials found multiple violations in response to complaints about tree-clearing off Curran Road, trees continue to come down, according to residents in the area. MoreTrees keep coming down; developer insists he's creating a farm
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CUMBERLAND – Mendon Road’s perennial pothole zone between Route 295 and Route 116 should finally see a permanent fix. MoreProject will finally address Mendon Road pothole zone
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CUMBERLAND – Long pointed to as one of the more challenging budgets in recent memory, Mayor Jeff Mutter’s proposed spending plan for 2023-2024 has come in under the town’s 3 percent tax rate increase, at 2.93 percent. MoreCumberland budget proposal comes in under caps
WOONSOCKET – Sen. Melissa Murray and Rep. Brandon Voas gathered with other local leaders and members of the business community today at Kay’s Restaurant in Woonsocket on Tuesday to highlight legislation that would exempt the first $100,000 of tangible property from the tangible personal prop… MoreBusiness owners, lawmakers call for tangible tax relief
CUMBERLAND – The Stephen King Book and Movie Club will next meet at the Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, on Tuesday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. This month’s title is “Four Past Midnight.” MoreStephen King Book & Movie Club to meet at Cumberland Library May 16
CUMBERLAND – A Cumberland Special Education Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 6 p.m. at J.J. McLaughlin Cumberland Hill School, 205 Manville Hill Road. MoreCumberland Special Education Advisory Committee meeting May 16
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland Public Library’s Lynne Daigneault continues her cooking series that will premiere on the Library’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, May 17, at 3 p.m. MoreCooking with Lynne in May
CUMBERLAND – The Northern Rhode Island Art Group will next meet on Wednesday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at the Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road. MoreNorthern RI Art Group meets May 17 at Cumberland Library
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CUMBERLAND – Officer Joseph Parenteau is Cumberland’s newly promoted traffic officer, saying it’s a job he’s always been interested in and is well prepared for. MoreCheck your speed: Cumberland has new traffic safety officer
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CUMBERLAND – Mayor Jeff Mutter says he’ll need every last hour available to him leading up to a midnight deadline next Monday, May 8, to finalize a 2023-2024 budget. MoreMutter will take until last hour to finalize Cumberland budget
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CUMBERLAND – The town has its sidewalk study in hand, say members of the Town Council, but residents shouldn’t expect much construction on the immediate horizon. MoreCumberland councilors: Let's walk before running on new sidewalks
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CUMBERLAND – The vision for the pond and surrounding area at Diamond Hill Park is coming into better focus, says Mayor Jeff Mutter, and he believes residents will be very pleased with the final results. MoreGet away from it all at Cumberland's new and improved pond spot
LINCOLN – Bring gently-used manga and graphic novels to Lincoln Public Library, 145 Old River Road, on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and trade them in for books that are new to you. MoreGraphic novel swap at Lincoln Library Saturday
NORTH KINGSTOWN – The American Parkinson Disease Association will hold its 15th annual APDA RI Driving Away Parkinson’s Disease Golf Tournament at Quidnessett Golf Club on Monday, June 5. Check-in and lunch will begin at 11 a.m.; shotgun start begins at noon. MoreAPDA will hold golf tournament June 5
CUMBERLAND – Starting Friday night, May 5, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will shift travel lanes on Mendon Road, Route 122, at the Mendon Road Bridge over I-295 in Cumberland onto the northbound lanes of the bridge to begin a phased replacement of its deck and superstructure. MoreMendon Road lane shift begins Friday night
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland Public Library’s Evening Book Discussion will meet on Monday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m., to discuss “True Biz: A Novel,” by Sara Novic. MoreEvening Book Discussion at Cumberland Library on May 8
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland Public Library is putting on a one-hour virtual event with Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Jen Friedman on Wednesday, May 10, at 8 p.m. Friedman will discuss her debut essay collection, “Not Funny.” MoreAuthor Talk with Jena Friedman through Cumberland Library on Wednesday
CUMBERLAND – Join the Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, on Saturday, May 6, at 1:30 p.m. for a craft afternoon gathering. MoreCraft afternoon at Cumberland Library May 6
CUMBERLAND – The town of Cumberland Public Works Department has scheduled an electronic waste (E-Waste) drop-off event on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Cumberland Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road. MoreCumberland electronic waste drop-off event May 13
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, invites the public every Monday afternoon for a free Matinee Monday, at 1 p.m. MoreMatinee Monday titles for May at Cumberland Library announced
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, will hold its Morning Book Discussion on Wednesday, May 10 at 10 a.m. MoreMorning Book Discussion at Cumberland Library meets May 10
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LINCOLN – Old Orchard Farm’s new owners, Ashley Schofield and Tina Pare, both of Cumberland, say they are excited to take on this big responsibility in Manville’s small community. MoreOld Orchard Farm in Lincoln has new owners
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CUMBERLAND – The directors of the Northern Rhode Island Food Pantry have decided to change food distribution hours to 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the first and third Saturday of each month, a change from the old hours of 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. MoreNorthern Rhode Island Food Pantry moves up hours as crowds crush in
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CUMBERLAND – Town Council members and Mayor Jeff Mutter have chosen their representatives to serve on the newly formed Charter Review Commission. MoreCumberland officials set Charter Review Commission, some priorities
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CUMBERLAND – Mario Lemme of Cumberland says he loves golf so much, he decided to make it his full-time job with a new indoor golf center, Inside Links at 132 Mendon Road. MoreBusiness at Inside Links in full swing
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CUMBERLAND – In keeping with their mission to address conditions in the town’s many neighborhood cemeteries, the Cumberland Historic District Commission will sponsor a cemetery workshop this Saturday, April 29, at 10 a.m. MoreHistoric District Commission hosting cemetery workshop
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PROVIDENCE – After spending the past 14 seasons as a coach in the Cumberland High wrestling program, including the past five as the Clippers’ head coach, Colin Smith is taking the next step in his coaching career and returning to his alma mater, Rhode Island College, to serve as an assistant… MoreSmith thanks Cumberland wrestling community for 14 wonderful years
NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The First Congregational Church UCC of North Attleborough, Oldtown Church, 675 Old Post Road, will hold a pet vaccination clinic, for dogs and cats on Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. MoreOldtown Church pet vaccination clinic Saturday
NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The North Attleborough Cultural Council will be hosting a plein-air artist event on Saturday, May 6, at Veteran’s Park in downtown North Attleboro. MorePaint North Attleboro Beautiful May 6
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, will have a Fantastic Frogs program on Saturday, May 6, from 10 to 11 a.m. MoreFantastic Frogs program at Cumberland Library May 6
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CUMBERLAND – A year ago, town code inspectors issued a condemnation order for the Bud Building on Nate Whipple Highway after developer Jim McKee did renovation work there without permits. MoreOfficial: Bud Building now in compliance
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, offers a new StoryWalk each month at the Monastery, with the next one starting on Monday, May 1. MoreNew StoryWalk at Cumberland Library for month of May
CUMBERLAND – The Four Corners Community Chapel, 200 Angell Road, will be holding its second annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a silent auction, homemade baked goods, plant sale, homemade crafts and vendor tables set up in the Fellowship Hall, whic… MoreFour Corners Community Chapel to hold Spring Fling Saturday
CUMBERLAND – The town of Cumberland and the Public Works Department have scheduled their annual Eco-Depot event on Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Cumberland Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road. MoreTown of Cumberland and Public Works to hold Eco-Depot event May 6
CUMBERLAND – Cumberland Schools presents its 22nd annual All Band Night on Wednesday, May 3, at the Cumberland High School Wellness Center, 2600 Mendon Road, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. MoreAll Band Night at CHS May 3
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CUMBERLAND – Adams Farm owner Alex Marszalkowski picked the worst possible time to grow his first field of tulips three years ago, but ended up making the most of it, donating thousands of tulips to nurses and other COVID responders as his farm was effectively shut down. MoreAt Adams Farm, nothing but a test tulip patch this year
CUMBERLAND – The town of Cumberland and the Public Works Department have scheduled their annual Eco-Depot event on Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Cumberland Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road. MoreTown of Cumberland and Public Works to hold Eco-Depot event May 6
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