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Five Burrillville homes sold for more than $800,000 from June through August

BURRILLVILLE – From June 1 through Aug. 30, 10 single-family homes in town sold for $600,000 or more, according to listings, with half of those seeing a sale price exceeding $800,000. The five exceeding the $800,000 threshold were: • 55…

September 4, 2026

Burrillville Democrats endorse Foulkes

BURRILLVILLE — The Burrillville Democratic Town Committee announced that they are endorsing Helena Buonanno Foulkes in her campaign for governor, becoming the latest in a growing list of Democratic Town Committees to support Foulkes over Gov. Dan McKee, stated a…

August 10, 2026

Glocester council ends contract for Flock surveillance cameras

GLOCESTER – Joining a growing list of communities to reverse increased surveillance measures, the Glocester Town Council voted 4-1 Thursday night to end its contract with Flock Safety and remove license plate-reading camera technology from roadways. Residents turned out to…

August 7, 2026

A sound decision? Smithfield council wants to confer with neighbors on pickleball courts solution

SMITHFIELD – Noise from pickleball games at the new Willow Field Pickleball Courts is a sensitive issue, as was on full display Tuesday as the Town Council postponed action on approving new sound-calming fencing. Councilors say they want to get feedback…

August 6, 2026

The leaning crypt wall. (photo by Ethan Shorey)

Smithfield officials not fans of proposed agreement on leaning crypt wall fix

SMITHFIELD – Town officials have not accepted what they’re calling a “boilerplate” agreement with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation as they look to see repairs finally happen to the Greenville Cemetery crypt wall leaning over the sidewalk on Smith Avenue.…

August 5, 2026

Glocester welcomes one of its own, Jenison, as new chief

GLOCESTER – New Police Chief Jeff Jenison says one of his greatest strengths in leading the department is that he’s been there himself. Starting in 2001 as a part-time, one-day-per-week dispatcher for three years, says Jenison, he’s able to relate…

July 27, 2026

One Putnam Pike development waiting on another in Smithfield

SMITHFIELD – Plans to construct a car wash and small-scale retail development at 270 Putnam Pike are waiting on a larger project across the road. Attorney Timothy Kane told the Smithfield Planning Board on July 16 that they need the mixed-use…

July 24, 2026

Glocester’s police K-9 team assists in apprehension of domestic violence suspect

GLOCESTER – The Glocester Police Department’s K-9 Unit played a critical role in the successful apprehension of a domestic violence suspect following a coordinated search with the Foster Police Department and several assisting agencies. On the evening of Friday, July…

July 21, 2026

Traffic set to shift at Cumberland, Smithfield bridges

Highway traffic changes are coming to the area of two bridge projects in the area, according to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. Beginning Sunday night, July 19, at 9 p.m., through the fall, traffic will shift to the left,…

July 17, 2026

Tikoian running again on record of accomplishments

SMITHFIELD – Sen. David Tikoian says he’s excited to announce his candidacy for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 22, Smithfield, North Providence, and Lincoln. “Serving as your state senator in the General Assembly is not only…

July 14, 2026

Toppi announces re-election campaign for third term on Smithfield council

SMITHFIELD – Town Councilor Rachel Toppi has announced that she is seeking re-election in hopes of serving a third term on the Smithfield Town Council. Toppi, a 2004 graduate of Smithfield High School, said it would be an honor and…

July 13, 2026

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