North Providence and Johnston

North Providence council orders stop to work on storage facility

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Calling the situation a “big deal” for both neighbors and the future of the town and its development projects, the Town Council on Tuesday ordered a stop on construction of an in-progress self-storage facility on Douglas Avenue. …

September 2, 2026

North Providence police arrest man on gun and drug charges

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Police Detective Division executed search warrants on Charles Street Monday, resulting in the arrest of a 35-year-old resident on numerous narcotics and weapons charges. Police arrested Jaurami Batista, of North Providence, after a lengthy…

August 31, 2026

Real Housewives husband misses another court date; body attachment possible

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Gary Tiberi missed another municipal court appearance on Aug. 26, and his tab with the town continues to grow, according to officials. According to Mayor Charles Lombardi, a body attachment, or a written court order directing law…

August 29, 2026

Vote early for endorsed candidate Moschella in North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE – At-large School Committee candidate Lorraine Moschella says she is committed to working collaboratively with the school board, district administration, staff, and elected officials to develop and support a school budget that meets student needs and is fair…

August 25, 2026

North Providence council will seek stop-work order on storage facility

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Members of the Town Council say they’ve been researching the facts of the case that led to a larger-than-originally-proposed storage facility being built on Douglas Avenue, and what they’ve discovered makes them want to know more. Council…

August 24, 2026

North Providence’s Lantagne: Cortellesso should not be being allowed to build on Baird

Thank you so much for your informative article regarding Armand Cortellesso’s proposed apartment development on Baird Avenue in North Providence. In the article, the planning director appears to state that Mr. Cortellesso’s current building project is permitted under a town…

August 21, 2026

Mariorenzi says he’s walking North Providence’s District 2, staying connected

NORTH PROVIDENCE – School Committee member Anthony Mariorenzi says staying connected and accessible to the community is one of the most important responsibilities of someone on the school board. “That’s why I’m taking the time to walk District 2, meet…

August 20, 2026

The property at 114 Baird Ave. as it looks today.

Controversial housing development back on the agenda in North Providence; building allowed, say officials

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Developer Armand Cortellesso is headed back before the North Providence Planning Board with his controversial residential development plan at 114 Baird Ave. The original building Cortellesso claimed that he would be adaptively reusing has been demolished, additional trees…

August 18, 2026

North Providence leaders look to set rules on Airbnb rentals

By ETHAN SHOREY NORTH PROVIDENCE – Town officials will meet this week as they look to decide what, if any, restrictions should be placed on homes used as Airbnb rentals. The issue goes back years, but is only now coming up…

August 17, 2026

UPDATE: Opening day set for The Game House in North Providence

This is an update to our Aug. 11 story NORTH PROVIDENCE – An official opening has now been set for The Game House, say owners. “After months of waiting, planning, and support from all of you, we finally have an opening…

August 15, 2026

North Providence’s Moschella urges people to vote early

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Lorraine Moschella, endorsed Democrat running for North Providence School Committee at-large, urges residents to vote early at Town Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays from Aug. 20 to Sept. 18. In-person voting at polling locations will…

August 13, 2026

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