NORTH SMITHFIELD – As discussion of the Halliwell Committee switching gears to focus on efforts to develop a community center at Scouters Hall, Chairperson Jeff Porter told The Breeze he was excited to hear about the grant the town received to renovate the existing building.
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Construction of upgrades to the second floor of the Memorial Town Building on Greene Street has begun. Read moreConstruction begins at Memorial Town Building; de Rezendes films for Season 2
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Paul Jones will no longer serve as chairperson of the North Smithfield Town Democrats, replaced by Meghan Mello. Read moreMello elected to replace Jones as head of NS Democrats
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Samuel Turco of North Smithfield says when he became a part of the history and archives master’s program at Keene State College, he knew he wanted to do something local for his internship. MoreN. Smithfield's Turco working to help preserve town's archives
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NORTH SMITHFIELD Town Finance Director Cynthia DeJesus submitted her letter of resignation on Jan. 9. Her last day of employment with the town will be Friday, January 27. MoreNS Finance Director DeJesus resigns before budget season
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – At North Smithfield’s joint Town Council meeting with the North Smithfield budget subcommittee on Jan. 12, Supt. Michael St. Jean told the council that the schools are seeking a 3.2 p… MoreNorth Smithfield school officials approve request for budget increase
The Stadium Theater hosted Disney Day on Jan. 7. The children and students who dressed up received service learning hours for school. The event included crafts, coloring, and dancing. Jennifer Barrette … MoreWoonsocket Theatre Arts Outdoes Themselves
WOONSOCKET – St. Joseph Senior Group will meet Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m., in the St. Joseph Church hall, 1200 Mendon Road. MoreSt. Joseph Seniors will meet Jan. 24
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Parks and Recreation Department Program Coordinator Kate Pasquariello announces that the department will offer guided weekly hikes in three local conservation are… MoreNorth Smithfield Parks and Rec announces hikes
UPTON, Mass. – The following students at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School (BVT), from Blackstone, have been named to the first trimester commendation list. MoreBVT announces Trimester Commendation List
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Mammoth Mill Park, located on Mill Street in North Smithfield, has served as a significant historic landmark in the town for centuries. MoreNSHA plans to clean up Mammoth Park, hopes for kiosks to honor history
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town resident Alisha Brodeur says she started petsitting animals as a teenager, loving the idea of helping people have a social life while also hanging out with their pets. MoreHusband and wife team use pandemic to launch successful pet care business
NORTH SMITHFIELD – This year is the 90th Anniversary of the founding of the Civilian Conservation Corps, which had encampments locally. MoreCivilian Conservation Corps. contributions recalled at 90th anniversary
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Stop Torture RI, a coalition devoted to ending unaccountable and prolonged solitary confinement in Rhode Island, will sponsor two panel discussions to inform the North Smithfield and … MoreStop Torture RI to hold discussions on solitary confinement
BLACKSTONE – Kindergarten registration packets for the 2023/2024 school year for Blackstone and Millville, Mass. residents are now available. MoreBlackstone and Millville kindergarten registration packets now available
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – With funding now in place, North Smithfield is re-creating Scouters Hall on Main Street in Slatersville into a modern community center. MoreWith funding in place, community center planning begins
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Prior to Monday’s Town Council meeting, Council President Kimberly Alves told The Breeze that going into the new year, she hopes the council can put a focus on filling the seats on va… MoreTown council pushing to fill all-important vacancies on committees
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The wife of late North Smithfield Middle School Principal John Lahar, Alyssa Lahar, says the idea to create a fundraiser dedicated to her husband came from her mother. MoreDecisions on process for John Lahar Scholarship Foundation awards soon
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Boy Scouts of North Smithfield are continuing to find ways to help the community as they pursue the rank of Eagle Scout. MoreEagle Scout projects benefit the community
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NORTH SMITHFIELD — Local elections and the decisions residents make on their leaders have lasting impacts on how a town looks and operates, and North Smithfield voters put their stamp on that future whe… MoreElections, hazing investigation among top stories for N. Smithfield in 2022
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Heritage Association was one of three organizations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to receive the Blackstone River Valley Heritage Corridor’s 2022 Partner of t… MoreNSHA receives Partner of the Year Award
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the North Smithfield Town Council are sponsoring a Stop the Bleed program on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at North Smithfield Town Hall. MoreNorth Smithfield offers free Stop the Bleed program
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A temporary committee will be established on address water quality concerns in North Smithfield. MoreNew committee will scope out water quality in N. Smithfield
BLACKSTONE – The following students at the Frederick Hartnett Middle School have been named to the first quarter honor roll. MoreHartnett Middle School announces its first quarter honor roll
WHITINSVILLE, Mass. – The North Smithfield Heritage Association was one of three organizations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to recently receive the Blackstone River Valley Heritage Corridor’s 2022 … MoreNSHA receives Heritage Corridor's Partner of the Year Award
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Pamela Beth Bhatia says she decided to convert her blog posts written while living in India into a book with the intention of gifting her sons with memories of their time living abroad. MorePhotographer Bhatia releases ‘Finding Light: A Mother’s Journey to India and the Light that Led Her Home’
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BURRILLVILLE – It all started out with $20 and a group of family members who wanted to help the community, says Burrillville resident Amanda Torres, of Operation Elves RI. MoreOperation Elves RI gives back to the community
UPTON, Mass. – Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School has announced the following Blackstone students have been named Class of 2023 John and Abigail Adams four-year scholarship recipients: Mason Baldini, Engineering & Robotics; Daniel Cardone, Electronics & Engin… MoreBlackstone students named Blackstone Valley Tech John and Abigail Adams Scholarship recipients
NORTH SMITHFIELD – According to a press release, The Rhode Island Board of Elections voted this week to dismiss the complaints of the Rhode Island Republican Party against Paul Jones, who ran as a Democrat for state representative against incumbent Brian Newberry in the election. MoreBoard of Elections votes to exonerate Jones
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BURRILLVILLE – A patient at Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center says she clicked with her friend when she entered the facility after losing her brother. MoreRotary makes Christmas special for local nursing home residents
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WOONSOCKET – Illana Ball of North Smithfield says funding has been significantly down when it comes to receiving donations and other items for the Christmas Eve dinner she has been organizing for the last six years. MoreThough funding is down, NS resident still putting on Christmas Eve dinner
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the North Smithfield Planning Board have commenced discussions on rules and regulations for marijuana sales in town. MorePlanning Board looks to regulate marijuana sales in NS
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Larry Smith of the North Smithfield Heritage Association says he was taking photos of the Forestdale Dam, also popularly known as the Forestdale Reservoir, for NSHA’s 2023 calendar one afternoon when he came across a very interesting rock. MoreNSHA's Smith asks for help identifying mysterious rock
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the new North Smithfield Town Council are discussing a potential ordinance change to better protect water quality in town. MoreNS to review overlay district in reference to water quality concerns
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Olivia Marcoux of North Smithfield says prior to meeting Pope Francis in October, she was initially nervous, but when she got up to shake his hand, she felt relaxed as she spoke to him. MoreLocal student meets Pope Francis in Rome
In December, Christ Community Church of Blackstone, donated several gift bags of clothing and personal items to Straight Ahead Ministry. Pictured are several volunteers, Julie Wronski, Betty Jean Roy, Lynne Cignarella, Jennifer Dickey, Jessica Lenahan and Jason Dickey. Straight Ahead is a no… MoreChrist Community Church of Blackstone donates to Straight Ahead Ministry
BLACKSTONE – State Rep. Michael Soter and state Sen. Ryan Fattman have announced that the town of Blackstone was a recipient of the FY23 Community Compact Cabinet Efficiency and Regionalization grant program. Blackstone was awarded $96,720 for the implementation of an e-permitting system. MoreBlackstone receives technology grant funding
NORTH SMITHFIELD — In an article published on Dec. 8, it was incorrectly reported that Meghan Mello of North Smithfield, who was featured on the hit game show “Jeopardy!,” came in third place and went home with a total amount of $4,200 after nine correct answers with take-home winnings of $1,000. MoreCorrection from December 8
The North Smithfield Knights of Columbus Frehill 5702 and Knights Councils statewide, joined big blue solutions in collecting donations for Operation, ROVAC (Remembering Our Veterans At Christmas). Operation ROVAC collected clothing, toiletries, and other daily necessities for distribution a… MoreFrehill Knights of Columbus collect items for veterans
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – On Tuesday night, North Smithfield’s own Meghan Mello represented her hometown and state as she battled two contestants on the hit television game show, Jeopardy. MoreN. Smithfield's Mello appears on Jeopardy
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Newly elected town leaders were sworn in last Thursday night, Dec. 1, pledging to help carry the town into the future. MoreNS officials sworn in, new board leaders chosen
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield resident Jeffrey Hall, new executive director of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, says one of his primary goals is to get Rhode Islanders young and old to appreciate nature where they live. MoreAs Audubon's new director, N. Smithfield's Hall finds nature everywhere
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Three students from North Smithfield High School have been selected by audition to perform with the American Choral Directors Association National Honor Choirs in Cincinnati, Ohio, in February. MoreNorth Smithfield students selected for All-National Honor Choir
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BURRILLVILLE – Known by some as the Rock Father, Burrillville’s Roger Bourbonniere created the Burrillville Rocks Facebook page in 2017 after placing a single painted rock on the beach. MoreBurrillville Rocks is one man's way to make a simple, positive difference
BLACKSTONE – The East Blackstone Quaker Meeting House and Cemetery Association will hold its annual Caroling by Candlelight event on Friday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m., at the historic meeting house, 197 Elm St. MoreCaroling by Candlelight event set for Friday
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Library, 20 Main St., will offer the program Destress with Meditation, with Mary Scannell, on Monday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. MoreNorth Smithfield Library offers meditation program
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Slatersville Congregational Church, U.C.C., has announced its Advent season and Christmas events. The interim pastor, the Rev. Linda Hartley, will lead the services. MoreSlatersville Congregational Church announces Christmas season services
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The North Smithfield Police Explorers and their Police supervisors recently conducted a food drive. Donations were collected and dropped off at the North Smithfield Food Pantry. MoreNorth Smithfield Explorers hold food drive
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Beth Faricy, chairperson of the grant committee for the North Smithfield Heritage Association, says that when renovations are completed at Forestdale School, she hopes the building will act as a showcase of local history for future schoolchildren. MoreRenovations continue at Forestdale School, advancing it toward 'showcase' status
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Zoning Board last week denied an application from Material Sample Technologies for a dimensional variances, including for relief for front, side, and rear setbacks for storage and loading areas on its proposed 23,700-square-foot building on Central Street, satisfying t… MoreZoning Board denies MST's proposed variances
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UXBRIDGE, Mass. – Sadie Grace Pomeroy lived for 14 months, despite what doctors had told her parents Tracy and Brett Pomeroy of Uxbridge when she was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, a chromosomal syndrome. MoreBlackstone Valley Angel of Hope to hold 15th candlelight vigil
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BLACKSTONE, Mass. – A search through the Blackstone Police Department’s personnel page on their website shows David Laudon is listed as a patrolman, drug recognition expert, ALICE instructor, sexual assault investigator, and child safety seat contact. MoreBlackstone police officer no longer works as resource officer
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The following students at North Smithfield Middle School have been named to the first quarter honor roll. MoreNorth Smithfield Middle School announces first quarter honor roll
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A Christmas Open House will be held at the Forestdale School, 190 School, on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. MoreOpen house at Forestdale School Dec. 8
BLACKSTONE – The Blackstone Public Library, 86 Main St., will host its 8th annual Cookie Walk fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. MoreBlackstone Library will hold annual Cookie Walk Dec. 10
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Students filled the gym of North Smithfield Elementary School last Friday, Nov. 18, holding photos in their hands of Assistant Principal Rachel Salvatore. Family members of Salvatore were also in the audience, including her son Derek and husband, Dan Salvatore. MoreNS Elementary's Salvatore honored as Assistant Principal of the Year
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A Blackstone resident is being credited by police for her quick work in helping to save a choking baby. MoreLocal woman helps save infant at Walmart
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BURRILLVILLE – “It just takes that one nut,” says Paul Roselli of the Burrillville Land Trust of the search for a blight-resistant American Chestnut seed that could repopulate the once prolific tree. MoreBurrillville Land Trust hopes to cure American Chestnut blight
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town resident Christian de Rezendes summed up the feeling of many residents at Monday’s Town Council meeting in 13 words: “This thing needs to die, and this this thing needs to die fast.” MoreResidents ask for support against MST proposal
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Rosina Ellen Marsh’s code has finally been solved, says Al Menard. More'Slatersville Hat Girl's' code finally solved
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The town of North Smithfield will hire William O’Gara to conduct an independent investigation into Donna Rovedo’s claims of sexual harassment by Town Administrator Paul Zwolenski. MoreTown will hire attorney to investigate former assistant's claims
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield resident Paul Jones says he has the evidence to prove that he did not fail to account for his expenses during his race to win House District 48 against incumbent Rep. Brian Newberry. MoreComplaint filed against Jones for failure to document campaign expenses
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NORTH SMITHFIELD/WOONSOCKET – Woonsocket and North Smithfield will now set ground rules for where and how recreational marijuana dispensaries can do business. MoreNS, Woonsocket will consider regulations for marijuana sales
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Sept. 11 has been recognized as a National Day of Service since 2009. More"Blessing Bags" made at Slatersville Congregational Church distributed throughout Woonsocket
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BLACKSTONE, Mass. – Church attendance across the country has fallen off post-pandemic, but Christ Community Church continues to thrive, say its leaders, recently celebrating its 200th anniversary at the end of October. MoreChrist Community Church of Blackstone officially marks 200 years
NORTH SMITHFIELD – After an overnight search, missing North Smithfield man Philip Emond has been located and is conscious and alert, say local police, and was transported to a local hospital by officers. MoreMissing N. Smithfield man found
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Public Library will hold a free meditation class with Mary Scannell on Monday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m. Visit https://nspl.evanced.info/signup or call 401-767-2780 to register. MoreNorth Smithfield Library offers meditation class
NORTH SMITHFIELD – BSA Troop 438 North Smithfield will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church, 63 School St. MoreScout Troop 438 North Smithfield will hold breakfast fundraiser Sunday
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Three incumbents and two newcomers won seats on the North Smithfield Town Council on Tuesday, while incumbent Stephen Corriveau finished just outside of the top five. MoreTwo new candidates join council, Newberry defeats Jones
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – An annual November favorite, the holiday opening of the North Smithfield Heritage Association’s gift shop at Forestdale School, 190 School St., happens this Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MoreNSHA brings back holiday shop this weekend
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NORTH SMITHFIELD — Liane Jalette, North Smithfield resident and former School Committee member here, says she has always been passionate about teaching. MoreFundraiser helps NS woman who was assaulted by student
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A cemetery long-considered to be lost or destroyed indefinitely was re-discovered in North Providence last month, raising questions about the existence of other “missing” cemeteries in the Blackstone Valley. MoreOn a mission to find the lost cemeteries of the Blackstone Valley
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