GLOCESTER – Mold, dampness, heating and air conditioning deficiencies, security issues, lack of room for record keeping and even for personnel, as well as sinkholes and drainage problems in the parking lot, add up to major problems at the current Glocester Police Station at 162 Chopmist Hill Road, according to Chief Joseph DelPrete. Those problems, said DelPrete, will be alleviated when the proposed addition to the station moves forward. Starting in the lobby, DelPrete and Captain Matthew Fague recently did a walk through tour of the facility, pointing out the various shortcomings and concerns ..read more

NORTH SMITHFIELD – At a courtyard ceremony on Friday, June 7, members of the North Smithfield High School Class of 2024 celebrated a myriad of achievements, with students and administrators pointing to challenges met and obstacles overcome as the graduates received their diplomas. Principal Amy Burns laid out the stats: 20 students in the class earned academic scholarships and 16 finished with a GPA of 4.0 or higher. North Smithfield High School athletic teams won six state championship titles over 2023/2024 school year, and six athletes set new school sports records. “It has been an exception ..read more

BURRILLVILLE – In March, cast members in Director Chris O’Neill’s production of Disney’s, “Beauty and the Beast,” – now at the Assembly Theatre – attended another performance from the beloved entertainment conglomerate, catching, “Frozen The Musical,” at the Providence Performing Arts Center. The winter show in Providence won high praise for its elaborate costume and set design, stellar cast performances and special effects, reminding audiences, including O’Neill’s group of actors, of the standard that comes with the Disney name. “We went in with that as benchmark,” O’Neill told NRI NOW this w ..read more

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk’s office between Wednesday, May 29 and Monday, June 10. 1 Tupperware Drive, Unit 102 Seller: Catherine Belisle (trustee) Buyer: Tiffany Vuong Price: $305,000 106 Bellevue Ave. Seller: Kevin Hazebrouck Buyer: Joseph Bueno Price: $500,000 170 Providence Pike, Unit 49 Seller: Michael & Donna Scalzi Buyer: Arthur Montminy Price: $529,900 501 Great Road, Unit 105 Seller: Yusef & Shagufta Memon Buyer: Face First, LLC Price: $225,000 171 Mattity Road Seller: Dennis & Cynthia Gagne Buyer: Dou ..read more

BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville High School’s 123rd commencement went off without a hitch in a tightly packed, somewhat warm Levy Rink, as parents, friends and relatives used programs to fan themselves while waiting for loved ones to receive their diplomas. Supt. Michael Sollitto welcomed those in attendance, reminding graduates to “take a moment to reflect on your journey.” “From the first day of kindergarten to this final step in high school, you’ve grown, learned and transformed,” he said. “This transformation didn’t happen overnight. It is the result of your hard work, resilience and the ..read more

The Glocester Recreation Department has announced the lineup for the 2024 summer concert series to be held on Wednesdays starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Kent Field Pavilion. June 26: The DMB Project July 3: Jesse Liam Band July 10: Atwater Donnelly July 17: Whiskey Road Band July 24: Greystone Rail July 31: All About Amy The post Town announces summer concerts first appeared on NRI NOW ..read more

Beauty and the Beast continues The Rhode Island Stage Ensemble’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast continues this week at the Assembly Theatre at 26 East Ave., with performance on Friday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $27 or $23 for students, seniors and military members and can be purchased here. Visit NRI NOW later this week for more information on the production. Family Fair The Burrillville Parks and Recreation Department’s 31st annual Family Fair will take place on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stillwater Mill ..read more

PVD Food Trucks has announced that The Assembly of Food Trucks – on the grounds of the Assembly Theatre at 26 East Ave. – will take place on Sunday, June 30 starting at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of foods and libations along with music by The Good Living Band. The post PVD Food Trucks return June 30 first appeared on NRI NOW ..read more

Friends of Jesse Smith Memorial Library have announced the schedule for this year’s Riverwalk Times concert series, with free music at the Stillwater Mill Pavilion on Tinkham Lane on Saturdays in July and August. The concerts begin at 6 p.m. and guests are invited to set up chairs and blankets outside the library, with a food truck on site most weeks including Dinolicious, The Sticks Pizza Co. and Little B’s BBQ. July 6: Jesse Liam July 13: The Live Music Band July 20: The Aviators July 27: Kick the Keg August 3: All About Amy August 10: Brass Attack August 17: Country Wild The post ‘Friends ..read more

BURRILLVILLE – Starting on Friday night, June 21, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation will temporarily close a section of Route 102/Broncos Highway in Burrillville between Central Street and East Avenue, to complete work on two bridges. The closure will be in place through the summer, and RIDOT expects to reopen the road in late August. During the closure, traffic on Route 102 will follow a signed detour using Central Street and East Avenue, passing through the village of Harrisville. A temporary traffic signal will be activated at the intersection of East Avenue and Central Str ..read more