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Johnston residents asked to streamline taking of property

By ETHAN SHOREY JOHNSTON – Town residents will be asked on Tuesday to approve an amendment to the Johnston Home Rule Charter making it easier for the town to take properties by eminent domain. “Shall Section 1-2 of the Johnston Town…

November 2, 2026

Attleboro has shortage of people to help children cross the street this fall

ATTLEBORO – As the new school year approaches, Attleboro Police Chief Kyle Heagney is informing parents, guardians, students, and community members that an ongoing shortage of school crossing guards will result in some crossing guard posts going unfilled during the…

August 20, 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 shelter at 181 Cumberland St. in Woonsocket

Woonsocket, OpenDoors reach lease agreement for shelter

WOONSOCKET – Homeless shelter OpenDoors, 181 Cumberland St. will not close as announced by the organization, after an agreement was reached with the city on an extended lease. “Great news! The city of Woonsocket and OpenDoors have a mutual agreement on…

August 19, 2026

New mini-pitch soccer facility set to be delivered to Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET – The state’s newest mini-pitch soccer complex will be installed over the coming days in Woonsocket, a representative from Centreville Bank confirmed this week. The pint-sized soccer field with a hard surface will go in at 79 Asylum St.,…

August 19, 2026

Rotondo: I’m so glad I ignored my friends and moved to Pawtucket

I moved to Pawtucket in late 2007. When I decided on Pawtucket being my next home, the reaction from my friends was … interesting. I was peppered with all sorts of cautionary tales and advised to strongly reconsider. I stuck…

August 18, 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

The Flock Safety camera on Broad Street at the Cumberland/Central Falls line.

McKee orders review of license plate-reading cameras

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Dan McKee has called for a statewide pause on the installation and activation of any new automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and ordered a comprehensive 60-day review aimed at establishing uniform statewide standards governing the use…

August 18, 2026

Help North Smithfield Groundwater Protection Committee protect local water

By ETHAN SHOREY NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the Groundwater Protection Committee are inviting town residents to an open house event to learn about a range of water-related topics important to everyone. Topics to be discussed include well water testing, conservation,…

August 18, 2026

Lincoln police warn of scam impersonating town staff

LINCOLN – Police are urging the public to beware of impersonation emails “It has recently come to our attention that malicious emails are being sent to residents while pretending to be staff from the town of Lincoln or the Lincoln…

August 17, 2026

McFeeters says speeding is a top issue for District 1 in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – Since his campaign began, says District 1 City Council candidate Tyler McFeeters, he has heard a familiar theme all across the district: speeding. “It is an issue that truly unites. No small feat in this day and age,” he…

August 17, 2026

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