Jacquelyn Moorehead

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Rankin Estates is moving forward after developers threatened the North Smithfield Planning Board with a lawsuit and potentially larger development should the housing plan go through an appeal process.

SMITHFIELD – There is help for those in need, said Town Council President John Tassoni after learning of the increased need for Human Services in Smithfield at Tuesday night's Town Council meeting.

SMITHFIELD – Voters approved all five endorsed Republicans during Wednesday night's primary election, according to preliminary results.

SMITHFIELD – The Greenville Cemetery wall continues to lean, and the Smithfield Town Council decided at its meeting on Sept. 1 to continue to work with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation for design and maintenance solutions.

SMITHFIELD – September is Suicide Awareness Month, and Smithfield is kicking off its own suicide prevention campaign, raising awareness on available resources for those in need.

SCITUATE – While everyone says not to stare at the sun, the amateur astronomers at Seagrave Memorial Observatory are inviting people to do so through a specialized telescope during the AstroAssembly 2026 on Oct. 2 and 3.

WOONSOCKET – Faith in humanity and community was restored at Our Savior Parish in Woonsocket said the Rev. Henryk Wos after a local business stepped up to replace the church's stolen accessibility ramp.

SMITHFIELD – The town of Smithfield has added several new features to its website to help residents better navigate and find the information they need from Town Hall, said Smithfield Information Technology Director Dave Duchesneau.

SMITHFIELD – A portion of Route 44, Putnam Pike, will be repaved this fall, on a badly deteriorated stretch of road from Austin Avenue to Pleasant View Avenue.

SMITHFIELD – Town Manager Robert Seltzer told The Breeze that nothing is currently changing with the tax freeze in Smithfield.