Woonsocket and North Smithfield

Jones makes closing pitch to North Smithfield voters

NORTH SMITHFIELD – As early voting and mail-in balloting progress across Rhode Island, Town Council candidate Paul Jones is delivering his final pitch to North Smithfield voters, outlining a practical, community-first vision focused on civil leadership and town-wide results. Having…

October 19, 2026

Fuller: Why I’m running for North Smithfield Town

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Sean Fuller says he and his wife have built their life in town, and he’s asking for residents’ vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3. “My message: spend carefully, grow thoughtfully, and keep North Smithfield the small town we…

October 18, 2026

Newberry emphasizes protecting quality of life in North Smithfield council run

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Protecting North Smithfield’s quality of life is one of the top priorities that Rebecca DeCristofaro, Ann Lilley and Beth Newberry have established to focus on should they be elected, said Newberry in a news release this week. “I…

October 18, 2026

Big price cut, low taxes on one of North Smithfield’s oldest homes, located on 32 acres

NORTH SMITHFIELD – One of this town’s oldest structures, a home built in 1690 at 225 Iron Mine Hill Road, has seen a price drop of $150,000, down to an asking price of $650,000. The property needs extensive updating, but there…

October 17, 2026

Woonsocket hailed as example on tackling homelessness

WOONSOCKET – This city has seen a dramatic drop-off in people living outside over the last four years, say officials. Speaking as part of the Woonsocket Community Task Force on Housing and Homelessness report release on Oct. 6 were Mayor Christoper…

October 15, 2026

Gomes: Wildflower Misfit Collective ensures that people aren’t battling alone

WOONSOCKET – The Wildflower Misfit Collective exists, says Renee Gomes, because she knows what it feels like to fall through every crack a system has. “I grew up in the state’s care, survived homelessness, addiction, and young motherhood, and learned…

October 14, 2026

North Smithfield looking to draft new rules on e-bikes, ATVs

NORTH SMITHFIELD – What started as an attempt to keep riders of motorized bicycles out of one town park will grow into a more comprehensive look at how e-bikes and ATVs are managed everywhere in town. Town Administrator Scott Gibbs told…

October 12, 2026

Plante calls for council that listens and plans in North Smithfield

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town Council candidate Michael Plante says he’s running for office because he wants to put a lifetime of local knowledge and practical business experience to work for the community he and his family call home. “My approach is…

October 9, 2026

Former Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt and the luxury apartment building at 43 Railroad St. in Woonsocket.

Woonsocket faces lawsuit over denial of ‘exorbitantly rich’ tax agreement signed by former Mayor Baldelli-Hunt

WOONSOCKET – City officials contend that a tax agreement signed by former Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt with owners of a residential property at 43 Railroad St. (near Ciro’s) was not valid and binding. City Solicitor Michael Lepizzera Jr., in an Oct. 5…

October 6, 2026

Flynn campaign focuses on listening to residents and promoting Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET – As the November election approaches, City Council candidate Damon Flynn says his campaign continues to focus on the simple things: getting out into the community, listening to residents, and bringing their concerns into the public conversation. Flynn says…

October 5, 2026

Woonsocket mayoral debate set for Oct. 22

WOONSOCKET – For the second time, the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island will present a Woonsocket mayoral debate hosted by Aging Well Inc. at 84 Social St. Mayor Christopher Beauchamp and Council President Daniel Gendron, both primary winners…

October 5, 2026

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