Ethan Shorey, Author at The Local Insider News

Smithfield set to crack down on operators of messy donation bins

SMITHFIELD – The situation with messy donation bins across town is out of control, says Town Council President John Tassoni, who is proposing a new ordinance meant to address the situation. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the council will set a public…

September 13, 2026

Cumberland officials will discuss all aspects of trash and recycling service

CUMBERLAND – Town residents are not getting the service they deserve on trash and recycling collection, says Mayor Jeff Mutter, who is saying officials will be reviewing all aspects of the service. Residents have complained about repeated missed pickups or…

September 12, 2026

Foster council cancels Flock Safety contract for license plate-reading cameras

FOSTER – The Town Council on Thursday ended Foster’s relationship with Flock Safety for automated license plate-reading cameras, voting unanimously to cancel its contract with the company. It’s the latest in a string of hits to a company at the…

September 11, 2026

Change to potentially allow more residential lots in Burrillville postponed

BURRILLVILLE – A hearing on amendments to the town’s zoning ordinance to change zoning for a development off Victory Highway and Walling Road has been pushed back from Sept. 23 to at least November. Frequent local developer Robert Woods and…

September 11, 2026

Patrick Laverty holds the ball after sinking it at the Lincoln Country Club.

Laverty hits unverified hole-in-one at Lincoln Country Club

LINCOLN – Only Patrick Laverty and God know whether he hit a hole-in-one on the eighth hole of the Lincoln Country Club on Monday, Sept. 7, and Laverty is fine with that. He said he was playing around midday when he…

September 10, 2026

Modern-Day Pioneers of the Blackstone Valley to take the stage at Hearthside House with Ward, Gusetti, Hartley

From the editor: On a personal note, I’ve known and respected all three of these fine panelists for many years, and I encourage everyone to attend what’s sure to be an enlightening event. LINCOLN – What does it take to see…

September 10, 2026

Winning mayoral candidate Adam Greenman poses for selfies with supporters after winning Tuesday's election.

Greenman downs Grebien in Pawtucket’s mayoral primary

PAWTUCKET – Adam Greenman soared to victory in Wednesday’s primary for Pawtucket mayor, doing what candidates in the past several city primaries have failed to come close to. As part of a general anti-incumbency wave in several major races, including…

September 9, 2026

Old library at a new price: Own a piece of Foster history

FOSTER – The asking price for the historic Tyler Free Library building, 81 Moosup Valley Road, has been cut by $25,000. First listed at $415,000 on July 22, the price went down to $390,000 on Sept. 3, according to a listing…

September 9, 2026

The redone exterior of the Old North Providence Town Hall.

Exterior restoration of Old North Providence Town Hall wrapping up

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Exterior work on the Old Town Hall building in Centredale is wrapping up, and renovations are now moving inside. Contractors, working under Director of Public Buildings Jim Fuoroli, completed extensive siding restoration, full roof replacement down to…

September 8, 2026

The Pizza Principal visits Twins Pizza; project now at 90 percent funding

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Staff at Twins Pizza & Family Restaurant posted on Tuesday afternoon that film crews were there to capture footage for the feature documentary “The Pizza Principal,” the first of the broader RI Docs project from filmmaker Kirk…

September 8, 2026

Ethan Shorey

Smithfield set to crack down on operators of messy donation bins

Cumberland officials will discuss all aspects of trash and recycling service

Foster council cancels Flock Safety contract for license plate-reading cameras

Change to potentially allow more residential lots in Burrillville postponed

Laverty hits unverified hole-in-one at Lincoln Country Club

Modern-Day Pioneers of the Blackstone Valley to take the stage at Hearthside House with Ward, Gusetti, Hartley

Greenman downs Grebien in Pawtucket’s mayoral primary

Old library at a new price: Own a piece of Foster history

Exterior restoration of Old North Providence Town Hall wrapping up

The Pizza Principal visits Twins Pizza; project now at 90 percent funding

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