Ethan Shorey, Author at The Local Insider News

North Smithfield council holds off on Beauregard’s idea to recognize standout property owners

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town Councilor John Beauregard’s proposal to establish a committee for the purpose of recognizing property owners who go above and beyond is on the shelf for now, but colleagues said this week that they don’t hate the…

September 22, 2026

Antique store in Burrillville goes up for sale

BURRILLVILLE – The Village Barn Country Store, a longtime antique store at 953 Victory Highway in the Mapleville section of town, is now up for sale. Listed by Scott McGee, of RE/MAX properties, the property in a mostly residential area has…

September 22, 2026

Lombardi rips North Providence safety unions for not participating in 9/11 ceremony; they respond

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Mayor Charles Lombardi is criticizing heads of the town’s police and fire unions for prohibiting members from participating in a 9/11 ceremony at Town Hall. “I must express my profound disappointment regarding your decisions disallowing participation by your…

September 21, 2026

Cumberland council passes Harrington-Sweet’s bill to block data centers

CUMBERLAND – A single data center can use the equivalent energy of 16,000 households, almost the 17,500 total in Cumberland, and have wide-ranging negative impacts, says Town Councilor Jodi Harrington-Sweet. The council, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, passed her ordinance placing…

September 20, 2026

Four-year terms, term limits among questions on North Smithfield’s ballot

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Charter Review Committee has offered a number of questions for voters to answer on the November ballot, including a big one on new four-year staggered terms with term limits of eight years for Town…

September 19, 2026

Meet ALICE: United Way leads the charge to help hard-working but struggling segment of RI population

WARWICK – When it comes to affording to live in the Ocean State, it’s become more sink than swim for a disproportionate number of Rhode Islanders. Working hard to make ends meet, nearly half of the state is still in…

September 18, 2026

North Providence resident Insana will appear on United Dates

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Sarah Insana, a North Providence resident who says she has never shied away from the camera, will host a watch party on Oct. 4 for her appearance on United Dates of America. The series features British singles going…

September 17, 2026

Beef Barn says it’s not closing Bellingham location, despite listing suggesting desire for new concept

BELLINGHAM – Owners of Beef Barn on Pulaski Boulevard reiterate that the location isn’t closing, despite an active marketing brochure on its real estate listing saying that it’s searching for a “new owner and new concept.” That listing, active since early…

September 17, 2026

Plans for Smithfield’s Overbrook Academy property crystalizing

SMITHFIELD – Town officials are in accelerating talks with the YMCA to use a portion of the Overbrook Academy property to expand its offerings, says Town Manager Robert Seltzer. The smaller two-story building on the property would be used by…

September 17, 2026

Woonsocket partnering with new wastewater plant operator; incinerator to close soon

WOONSOCKET – Residents are being promised some relief from longstanding issues at the city’s wastewater treatment plant, as officials move forward on a new partnership with Veolia Water North America-Northeast LLC. The City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing the…

September 16, 2026

Ethan Shorey

North Smithfield council holds off on Beauregard’s idea to recognize standout property owners

Antique store in Burrillville goes up for sale

Lombardi rips North Providence safety unions for not participating in 9/11 ceremony; they respond

Cumberland council passes Harrington-Sweet’s bill to block data centers

Four-year terms, term limits among questions on North Smithfield’s ballot

Meet ALICE: United Way leads the charge to help hard-working but struggling segment of RI population

North Providence resident Insana will appear on United Dates

Beef Barn says it’s not closing Bellingham location, despite listing suggesting desire for new concept

Plans for Smithfield’s Overbrook Academy property crystalizing

Woonsocket partnering with new wastewater plant operator; incinerator to close soon

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