All aboard the Hilltop Railroad

Blackstone couple builds railroad village in back yard

By Brenna McCabe, Valley Breeze Staff Writer

BLACKSTONE - In 17 years, the back yard of a K ... continue

Seniors 'walk the walk' as they lobby for sidewalks

By Brenna McCabe, Valley Breeze Staff Writer

NORTH SMITHFIELD - Seniors living at The Meadows, a two-year-old retirement complex at 2 Village Way, lo ... continue

Town takes on heavier enforcement with Municipal Court

By Brenna McCabe, Valley Breeze Staff Writer

NORTH SMITHFIELD - Yesterday marked the first day of the town's first municipal court, held at Scouter's ... continue

Metivier's Eagle Scout project helps beautify visitation center

WOONSOCKET - More than 30 volunteers came out on Saturday, Aug. 14, to the Northern Rhode Island Visitation Center to help Jacob Metivier turn his Eag ... continue

Cub Scout Pack 7 holds registration

NORTH SMITHFIELD - Cub Scout Pack 7, Slatersville, will hold a registration night on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., in Scouters Hall. New ... continue

Alter against public sector unions

NORTH SMITHFIELD - Ernest Alter, a candidate for town administrator, said in a press release the town needs to abolish public sector unions.

"Confer ... continue

Hamilton: Exercise your right to vote

NORTH SMITHFIELD - Town Administrator Paulette Hamilton, candidate for re-election, is urging residents to utilize their privilege to vote.

"Primar ... continue

Lovett thanks supporters

David Lovett, Democratic candidate for state representative in District 48 said today that he is thankful for the "enormous support" he is receiving d ... continue

Mitchell says he will support sales, gas tax cut in House

Kevin Mitchell, candidate for state representative for District 48 in North Smithfield/Burrillville, announced his support for a sales and gas tax cut ... continue

Rep. Newberry: I will continue to fight for legislative co-shares

NORTH SMITHFIELD - State Rep. Brian Newberry stated he will continue his push for legislators to pay co-shares for their health insurance.

"Althou ... continue

R.I. National Guard Hall of Fame inductees includes North Smithfield resident

CRANSTON - Major General Robert T. Bray, adjutant general of Rhode Island and commanding general of the Rhode Island National Guard, announced the ind ... continue

Attention candidates: Labor Day forces early advertising deadlines

Next week's Valley Breeze will be the last before the Sept. 14 Primary Elections. Because of Labor Day weekend, we will have early advertising deadlin ... continue

Town offices close Monday for Labor Day

NORTH SMITHFIELD - Town offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Residents and customers are urged to plan ... continue

More than 3,400 books devoured during library's summer reading program

NORTH SMITHFIELD - The North Smithfield Library congratulates the 148 children who participated in its summer reading program, "Make A Splash - Read." ... continue

Register now for story hours at North Smithfield library

NORTH SMITHFIELD - The North Smithfield Public Library will be taking registration for its September and October story hours. Story Hours consist of s ... continue

Grant allows for resurfacing of eight roads

NORTH SMITHFIELD - Eight roads in town will be resurfaced beginning as early as next week using the $250,000 grant obtained from the Department of Tra ... continue

Vendors wanted for holiday artisan fair in November

NORTH SMITHFIELD - The North Smithfield Parent Teacher Organization - Save Our Stuff is seeking vendors and artisans for its Holiday Artisan Fair, for ... continue

Villa at Saint Antoine plans trip to Butterfly Museum, Yankee Candle

NORTH SMITHFIELD - The Villa at Saint Antoine has planned a fall fund-raising trip to South Deerfield, Mass., to visit Magic Wings Butterfly Museum an ... continue

Residents may dispose of tires at Johnston landfill

NORTH SMITHFIELD - Residents may dispose of tires at Rhode Island Resource Recovery located at the Johnston landfill.¬

The cost is $7 each and ... continue

Open house at MBA for a Day on Sept. 9

NORTH SMITHFIELD - MBA for a Day Consultants, 117 Eddie Dowling Highway, is inviting friends, family and colleagues to join them on Thursday, Sept. 9, ... continue