NORTH PROVIDENCE – The new $500,000 playground opening this weekend at 7 June St. in Marieville will officially be known as North Providence Encompass Park, said Mayor Charles Lombardi this week. The name is all about reflecting that this is an all-encompassing place for all children and fam…
NORTH PROVIDENCE – In response to recent hazing allegations across the state, North Providence school officials have established a new policy … Read moreNorth Providence approves anti-hazing policy
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Complaints about Shiloh Gospel Temple at 974 Charles St. have continued, including about late-night loud events, and police… Read moreArrests, more complaints at Charles Street church
NORTH PROVIDENCE – A community’s comprehensive plan sets the road map for where it wants to go over the next decade, and there’s no better way to properly determine that path forward, say North Providence officials, than to hear from residents. MoreHave an opinion on future of NP? Make your voice heard
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Syroya Eugene held a grand opening of her new bakery, Syroya’s Bakery, 1860 Mineral Spring Ave. near North Providence High School, last Saturday, officially starting business as the first minority woman-owned bakery in town. MoreSyroya's Bakery opens in North Providence
NORTH PROVIDENCE – A lot has been going right in town, Town Council members and residents agreed during a meeting last week, but road repaving is one area coming up far short of satisfactory. MoreCouncil, residents demand transparency, action on paving
NORTH PROVIDENCE – As other communities have started to spend their allotment of American Rescue Plan Act funds, North Providence officials are still in the planning stages. MoreTown waiting on ARPA spending plan for parks
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Mayor Charles Lombardi said he believes the biggest area where residents will want to give feedback on the next comprehensive plan is on inconsistencies between the town’s zoning and planning rules. MoreLombardi states priority on comp plan, says he’s addressing space crunch issue
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation has announced that it will match every donation the public makes to Trinity Repertory Company during its 2022 run of “A Christmas Carol” with an equal grant to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, up to a total of $60,000. MorePublic can help keep NP food pantries stocked
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Mancini Center announces the following programs. MoreAt the Mancini Center
SMITHFIELD – State Senate District 22 candidate David Tikoian said he is running for election for State Senate because he cares. MoreTikoian thanks residents for votes in primary
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Various people are making significant investments to bring restaurants to North Providence even though they have no guarantee that they’ll be able to land a license to serve liquor, says one local councilman. MoreWith new restaurants looking to come to NP, council explores more liquor licenses
NORTH PROVIDENCE – An agreement hashed out between Mayor Charles Lombardi and attorneys for developer Armand Cortellesso appears to be the ticket to getting new condos built on Cortellesso’s property off Mainella Street. MoreOfficials nearing an agreement on Mainella Street condos
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence School Committee will not act on Gina Picard’s suggestion of creating a student liaison position for the school board. MoreStudent liaison proposal shot down by School Committee
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The Northwest Schools Consortium, established in an effort to create cost efficiencies and to share resources across multiple school districts, is courting North Providence as its next potential member. MoreNP invited into Northwest Schools Consortium
NORTH PROVIDENCE – A proposed car wash at what was once the last remaining Friendly’s restaurant in the state, 1883 Mineral Spring Ave., will be up for consideration by the North Providence Zoning Board of Review at a public meeting on Nov. 17. MoreCar wash at Friendly’s property moves to next stage
Norm Harrison, center, broker of the Realty Center in North Providence, presents a $1,000 donation to Kevin Lamoureux, vice principal, left, and Principal Thomas Mellen, at Ricci Middle School on Oct. 26 to help fund Latinx Heritage Month festivities, and a field trip exploring the history a… MoreRicci Middle School receives donation from Realty Center
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Mancini Center, 2 Atlantic Blvd., announces the following programs. MoreAt the Mancini Center
NORTH PROVIDENCE – In early November, St. James Church on Fruit Hill Avenue in North Providence will be selling American Flag Artwork for Veterans Day. MoreFlag artwork sale will benefit St. James Church
PROVIDENCE – The Instruments for Children Program of the Rhode Island Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society is seeking donations of lightly used or new instruments for children who express an interest in their school’s music program and who would not be able to participate without help. Al… MoreInstruments for Children seeking donations
PROVIDENCE – State Rep. William W. O’Brien, of District 54, North Providence, says he will be introducing legislation in January to hold parents accountable if their children’s cyberbullying results in the death of another child. MoreO'Brien's bill holds parents accountable for cyberbullying
As “the warm breezes of summer are extinguished and winter is rapidly approaching,” Jack Lyle, independent candidate for Senate District 17 noted in a news release that the average price of home heating oil is $5.29 a gallon, up from $3.25 last year. MoreLyle will fight for 'freedom from shivering'
NORTH PROVIDENCE – A parent of a child with disabilities is often faced with the decision to either go to a playground where one or two pieces of equipment might be accessible, or simply stay home. MoreMarieville's 'super cool' accessible playground progressing quickly
NORTH PROVIDENCE – After town paving contractor T. Miozzi was sold, the company failed to redo any local roadways, says Town Councilor Steve Loporchio, a turn of events that isn’t sitting well with constituents. MoreNP goes an entire season with no paving
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Resident Erin Nascimento’s EJ’s North Providence Trick-or-Treat Trail, a map families can use to find addresses of people passing out candy, is back for a third year. MoreNP Trick-or-Treat Trail returns bigger and better
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The ever-growing list of dining options in North Providence is about to get another addition. MoreBoard makes way for Korean BBQ on Mineral Spring
PROVIDENCE – A North Providence man on bail while awaiting trial in Rhode Island state court on drug trafficking charges, and who is also currently on probation in four separate state court cases, was ordered detained in federal custody as the result of an unrelated FBI Safe Street Task Forc… MoreConvicted drug trafficker detained
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Union Free Library announces the following programs. MoreNorth Providence Library announces programs
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Mancini Center, 2 Atlantic Blvd., announces the following programs. MoreAt the Mancini Center
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Mayor Charles Lombardi, in conjunction with the North Providence Police and Fire Departments, Town Councilor Stefano Famiglietti, School Committee member Chuck Pollock, and the Moms of Marieville, are presenting this year’s town Trunk or Treat Event. MoreTrunk or Treat is Thursday
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The Pumpkins in the Park Spectacular returns this Friday, Oct. 28, to Notte Park, with “more ghostly surprises than ever before,” say the organizers. MorePumpkins in the Park returns Friday
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Allendale Baptist Church, 545 Woonasquatucket Ave., will hold its annual Trunk or Treat Party Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. MoreAllendale Baptist Church to hold Trunk or Treat Party Saturday
NORTH PROVIDENCE – A local U.S. Army veteran has a new roof installed through a national initiative, bringing peace of mind and an extended life for his home. MoreN. Providence veteran receives new roof
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Town officials are presenting a united front as they ask residents to reject question four on the Nov. 8 ballot, which, if approved, would allow cannabis to be sold within North Providence’s borders. MoreTown officials opposing question allowing cannabis in NP
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Macie Romano’s high school experience has been far from typical. MoreRomano's calendar raffle gives back to The Tomorrow Fund
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Police Department will receive a $411,250 grant for 47 new body cameras to be worn by local officers. Mayor Charles Lombardi says he and Chief Alfredo Ruggiero Jr. are on the same page when it comes to implementing use of the cameras. MoreNPPD will be acquiring body cameras
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The town’s Pumpkins in the Park Spectacular returns next Friday, Oct. 28, to Notte Park off Douglas Avenue. Organizers are promising “more ghostly surprises than ever before,” but say it’s still the family-friendly event it’s always been. MorePumpkins in the Park returns next week
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The owner of the 787 Restaurant and Lounge at 1270 Mineral Spring Ave. has paid back about two-thirds of its bill for regular police details required by the town, but there was no action last week on whether the club will be required to keep paying them. MoreOwner at 787 Restaurant makes payments, but police details still to be decided
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Lifelong North Providence resident Anthony Ficocelli was named athletic director for North Providence Public Schools on Monday after a stint in Central Falls, where he has served as school athletic director for the past 12 years. MoreFicocelli named NP athletic director after years in CF
NORTH PROVIDENCE – State leaders visited Stephen Olney Elementary School last week to announce a multi-million dollar grant for Rhode Island school districts, providing “innovative technology and equipment that fosters a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) project-based learnin… MoreMiddle school, high school building upgrades eyed
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Union Free Library announces the following events. MoreNorth Providence Library announces programs for teens and adults
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Mayor Charles Lombardi, in conjunction with the North Providence Police and Fire Departments, Town Councilor Stefano Famiglietti, School Committee member Chuck Pollock, and the Moms of Marieville, are presenting this year’s town Trunk or Treat Event. MoreTrunk or Treat event coming to high school Oct. 27
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The AARP Chapter 4580 is having its monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Firefighters’ Hall, 141 Urban Ave. MoreAARP Chapter 4580 meets Oct. 27
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Mancini Center announces the following programs. MoreAt the Mancini Center
JOHNSTON – PawsWatch will hold the 22nd annual CatsAlive! online auction fundraiser to benefit efforts to help Rhode Islanders provide spay/neuter and vaccinations for community feral cats. The auction will be open for bidding starting on Friday, Oct. 14 and will end Nov. 11. MorePawsWatch's annual online auction begins Friday
NORTH PROVIDENCE – This town has been leading the field since 2017 on addressing lead pipe issues, and now has an opportunity to put an even bigger dent in its remaining total of such hazardous water connections. MoreThe leader on lead pipe replacement, NP wins another $218,000 toward work
NORTH PROVIDENCE – A local family has donated a complete set of new kitchen appliances to a special education classroom at North Providence High School. MoreFamily donates new appliances to NPHS special education classroom
NORTH PROVIDENCE – State leaders on Tuesday were set to highlight North Providence’s ongoing investments in its schools as they came to town to announce a $15 million 21st century technology and equipment fund. MoreLombardi uses state announcement to promote school bond
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Sgt. Christopher Puleo has taken over as community affairs sergeant and community police commander of the North Providence Police Department’s Community Affairs Unit, replacing Lt. Tom Jones. MoreSgt. Puleo takes reins on community policing in NP
NORTH PROVIDENCE – After some questions about whether fencing is needed to be placed around the entirety of the new Tri-Town Animal Shelter on Smithfield Road, town officials have decided to go with a scaled back and more affordable option. MoreTown scaling back fencing for animal shelter
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Thanks to a $6,000 grant, Ricci Middle School will be purchasing and starting construction on a new greenhouse for students. MoreGrant will help build greenhouse at Ricci
NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Library will have a delayed opening on Friday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. to accommodate staff training. MoreLibrary will open late Friday, lists programs
