Cumberland and Lincoln

First Constance Servizi Memorial Scholarship goes to Woonsocket student

CUMBERLAND – Constance Servizi never had a chance to go to college, even though, say her family members, she would have loved it more than anything. It wasn’t a financial or practical reality for her family. Not getting the chance to…

June 4, 2026

Cumberland Planning Board has concerns about commercial project near Woonsocket line

CUMBERLAND – A plan to build a new two-story commercial development at 3 Pine Swamp Road at the border with Woonsocket will likely need some modifications as it heads toward a more official process, if the Planning Board’s response on…

June 3, 2026

Proposal expected for 28-home project in Lincoln

LINCOLN – Developers behind a 28-unit housing project on Wilbur Road haven’t formally submitted any plans just yet, according to officials. Some residents are mobilizing against the Wilbur Park project at 92 Wilbur Road, including a change.org petition by Andy…

June 3, 2026

Developer of new Bear Hill Road condos in Cumberland in talks with neighbors

CUMBERLAND – A project that would bring 18 two-bedroom condos to Bear Hill Road will be heard at the June 25 meeting of the Planning Board. The Homes at Waterman Pond proposal was on the agenda for the May 28…

June 1, 2026

Workers collect bins in the Monastery Heights neighborhood.

New bin distribution getting back on track in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND – Town staff say delayed distribution of new 95-gallon recycling totes and pickups of old 65-gallon ones should be back on schedule shortly. Community Outreach Coordinator Sarah King said she believes the plan from waste service provider Mega Disposal…

May 30, 2026

A newly repaired asphalt sidewalk on Chase Street in Cumberland. (Insider photo by Ethan Shorey)

Opening round of sidewalk repairs concluding in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND – The town is wrapping up $750,000 worth of sidewalk repairs through a contract with D’Ambra Construction, marking the first significant milestone toward a more pedestrian-friendly community. The work, according to Public Works Director Romeo Mendes and Community Outreach…

May 27, 2026

Nathan Webber and Ricky Goodreau stand on the old throwing circle at Tucker Field.

Cumberland scout Webber takes pride in Tucker Field project dedicated to Kenwood

CUMBERLAND – The proof is in the pudding for Nathan Webber, who credits the improved surface of the new Tucker Field throwing circle, an upgrade he coordinated, for a new personal throwing record. Webber, of Cumberland High School, said he didn’t think…

May 27, 2026

Local responders with the family they helped.

Cumberland and Lincoln responders hailed for work

CUMBERLAND – For National EMS Week last week, Mayor Jeff Mutter said it was fitting to recognize a remarkable example of what this year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” truly means. At an event in the town’s public safety complex, officials recognized…

May 26, 2026

Short funds are leading to a changing reality at Cumberland High School

By AUDREY LAMBERT, CHS Class of 2026 and Student Government President Most students never think twice about a decline in the school budget until their favorite clubs, school trips, and programs begin to disappear, but what if things have always…

May 24, 2026

Denise Howard speaks at Tuesday's meeting

Smithfield bus drivers, monitors irate over merge with Lincoln

Note: This story has been updated with comments from Richard Iannitelli. SMITHFIELD – School bus drivers and monitors in town, many of whom have been working their routes for decades, say they’re about to be discarded in favor of drivers…

May 20, 2026

Residents upset as Lincoln Police Department’s scanner communications go dark

LINCOLN – An unknown number of town residents have traditionally loved tracking the Lincoln Police Department’s scanner, listening in as calls come in about various incidents. Now, say those residents, they’re no longer able to do it after communications went…

May 20, 2026

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