Cumberland

Board seeks oversight to prevent next Canning Street-type debacle

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
CUMBERLAND – Members of the Cumberland Conservation Commission say now is the time to give them regulatory authority on proposed development projects. They said during a meeting last week that if... more

Cumberland schools changing busing rules to relieve traffic

Students required to use bridge; Durham again under fire
By ABIGAIL JUDSON, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
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CUMBERLAND – School officials are moving to change school walking distance standards as part of a multi-pronged approach to fixing busing and traffic issues that have plagued the start of the 2021-... more

Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show coming Sept. 25

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
CUMBERLAND – The Franklin Farm Harvest Festival & Tractor Show, plus the new Franklin Farm 5K, is set for Saturday, Sept. 25, with fun for all ages, say volunteer organizers. Denise Mudge, of... more

Mutter appoints Beauparlant as new HR director

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
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CUMBERLAND – Mayor Jeff Mutter has appointed long-time town employee Celeste Beauparlant as Cumberland’s newest human resources director. Mutter told The Breeze in July that he was rethinking his... more

Sustainable farming classes coming to Franklin Farm

By ABIGAIL JUDSON, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
CUMBERLAND – A Johnson & Wales University associate professor is building sustainable garden beds and growing local foods with his class at Franklin Farm this fall and winter. Teaching at the... more

Ackerman’s 911 bill signed into law

CUMBERLAND – A new law meant to improve over-the-phone CPR instructions and introduced by House Deputy Majority Whip Mia Ackerman, a Democrat serving District 45, Cumberland, Lincoln),and Senate... more

RIDOH reminds residents to seek medical care in the correct setting

PROVIDENCE – With hospital emergency departments in Rhode Island experiencing significant crowding and prolonged waiting times, the Rhode Island Department of Health is reminding people through a... more