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Consideration of plan for 48 condos in North Providence put off

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Developer Armand Cortellesso’s controversial plan to bring 48 tiny condos to 114 Baird Ave. will now be heard on Nov. 10. Attorney Jack McGreen, for Cortellesso and Patriot Builders, told the Planning Board on Oct. 14 that…

October 20, 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

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

Special meeting on North Providence storage facility looms; council will seek answers

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Town Council members are planning to question the administration on why no stop-work order has been issued yet for a new self-storage facility on Douglas Avenue. The lack of an order has been despite the council voting at…

September 15, 2026

VIDEO: Yacht Club Soda asks for public’s help catching young vandals

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Owners of Yacht Club Soda in Centredale are asking the public to help identify a group of vandals who threw rocks through their windows during the Centredale Village Festival over the weekend. “Anyone know these classy individuals? Who…

September 14, 2026

Candidate was twice appointed to position at North Providence school

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Longtime educator Janet Smith was twice appointed to a position at a town school three years ago, but left after working eight total days. Smith, who ran for an at-large school board seat in town four years ago…

September 14, 2026

9/11 ceremony will kick off North Providence Village Festival

By Ethan Shorey NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Village Festival returns this weekend, Sept. 11-13 on Smith Street in Centredale. Come for music, food, games, and festivities. According to Mayor Charles Lombardi, a 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held tonight,…

September 11, 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

No official stop-work order in place for North Providence storage facility

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Work has been ongoing at a Douglas Avenue storage facility, despite the Town Council’s vote last week to order a stoppage to construction. Town Solicitor Anthony Gallone explained that the town’s zoning official, Brent Wiegand, is waiting…

September 8, 2026

Huge crowd expected for meeting on poor busing in Johnston

JOHNSTON – A large crowd is expected at the Sept 8 Johnston School Committee meeting due to frustration with extensive busing issues, prompting a change in venue. The school board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the auditorium…

September 7, 2026

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